Pandemic Preparedness and Response An Open Community Dialogue [Your Name(s) Here]

Definitions Epidemic Pandemic Infectious Disease Communicable Disease Public Health Emergency Emergency Preparedness and Response

Public Health Emergencies Bioterrorism Chemical Emergencies Radiation Emergencies Mass casualties Natural disasters Severe weather

Values of Emergency Planning and Response 1.Harm reduction, benefit promotion 2.Equal liberty, human rights 3.Distributive justice 4.Public accountability and transparency 5.Community strength and resiliency 6.Public health professionalism 7.Civic and personal responsibility

Pandemic Preparedness and Response [NAME OF COMMUNITY] Public Health Emergency Response Plan – [BULLET LIST ELEMENTS HERE]

Emergency Preparedness and Response Parties Involved – Public Health Department – Local hospitals, physicians offices, care centers – Police and Fire Departments – Churches – Schools

Implications Some interventions may affect personal freedoms. – Isolating infected or ill citizens – Quarantining citizens believed to be exposed – Closing schools, canceling public events – Closing or restricting access to public venues – Modifying office and work-scheduling practices – Limiting travel

Resource Distribution Complicated! – Many goods are scarce, others are unobtainable – Various parties are involved in allocation – Not everyone will be able to receive the care they believe they need Must devise a community plan.

Meeting Special Needs Some people are more likely than others to contract a pandemic disease. –Chronically ill or disabled, children, elderly, poor and minority individuals who lack access Must provide appropriate information and include them in planning considerations

Civic Rights To be provided with truthful complete information regarding emergency response To participate in emergency planning

Civic Responsibilities What can I do to prepare, respond, and help overcome a public health emergency? 1.Get an emergency supply kit together 2.Develop a family disaster plan 3.Stay Informed Understand community response plans, quarantine, isolation Learn how to shelter in place Maintain a healthy state of mind

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