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Public Health PreparednessA Systems Approach: 

Public Health Preparedness A Systems Approach Edward L. Baker MD, MPH Director, North Carolina Institute for Public Health

Public Health Preparedness: 

Public Health Preparedness

The Essential Public Health Services: 

The Essential Public Health Services Monitor health status Diagnose and investigate health problems Inform and educate Mobilize communities to address health problems Develop policies and plans Enforce laws and regulations Link people to needed health services Assure a competent health services workforce Evaluate health services Conduct research for new innovations

Dual Use : 

Dual Use Investments in Bioterrorism Preparedness Enhance the Capacity of the Public Health Infrastructure to Serve the Public in Other Ways

Workforce Competency-The Central Component of the Public Health Infrastructure : 

Workforce Competency- The Central Component of the Public Health Infrastructure Public Health Training Network (PHTN) Public Health Leadership Development Centers for Public Health Preparedness

Public Health Training Network-An Award-Winning Distance Learning System: 

Public Health Training Network- An Award-Winning Distance Learning System Assess needs Develop training Announce availability Deliver training via distance learning Recognize participation Evaluate impact

Public Health Leadership Development: 

Public Health Leadership Development National Public Health Leadership Institute Regional Leadership Institutes Management Academy for Public Health

Centers for Public Health Preparedness: 

Centers for Public Health Preparedness Centers based in Schools of Public Health 21 in the nation UNC one of the first 4 in the country Training of front line workers

Centers for Public Health Preparedness : 

Centers for Public Health Preparedness

Information Systems Development: 

Information Systems Development Health Alert Network Build Information Infrastructure Issue Health Alert Bulletins

Infrastructure Development: 

Infrastructure Development Hardware and software Training System support 89% of County Health agencies now have continuous high-speed internet access

Health Alert Network  Emergency Bulletins: 

Health Alert Network Emergency Bulletins Message #1- 9/11/01- Terrorist attacks Message #198 – 4/23/04-SARS Cases in China Other topics Avian Influenza West Nile virus Over 1 million receive alert messages Local Rebroadcast/customization

North Carolina Initiatives : 

North Carolina Initiatives Benefits of Recent Investments Dual Use of System Investments Hurricane Isabel SARS North Carolina Center for Public Health Preparedness (NCCPHP)

NCCPHP Goals: 

NCCPHP Goals Assess competency of public health workforce in core public health skills and bioterrorism preparedness Train public health professionals to respond to bioterrorism and other current and emerging health threats Provide technical assistance Carry out applied research on emerging health issues

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Standardized needs assessment based on 10 Essential Public Health Services System provides aggregate and individual feedback Results guide curriculum development Comprehensive learning management system

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Self-assessment Tool for Health Workers Asks participants to rate : “How important is this skill to your job?” “How much do I need training in this skill?” Program identifies training needs for training in various competency areas based on individual responses

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High Priority Training Needs Identified in NC Describe signs and symptoms of exposure to chemical agents Describe signs and symptoms of exposure to biological agents Describe the Incident Command System in your community Use public health software Stay informed of public health laws and regulations Recognize a disease outbreak in your community

Training On Demand: 

Training On Demand Face-to-face: Strategic National Stockpile Incident command for public health Designing and facilitating tabletops Online: SARS West Nile Virus Avian Flu

Future Plans: 

Future Plans Field Epidemiology On-line Certificate Program New online modules: Core public health competencies Emerging infections Communicable Disease Nursing CE Credits for all training courses

Are We Prepared?: 

Are We Prepared? Dramatic Improvement over past 2 years Preparedness Improving Through: Sustained Federal Investment Exercises: Practice, Practice, Practice New Partnerships Continuous System Improvement and Vigilance Needed for the Future

Public Health PreparednessA Systems Approach: 

Public Health Preparedness A Systems Approach Edward L. Baker MD, MPH Director, North Carolina Institute for Public Health