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2002 Archive

Professional Roles and Responsibilities Related to an Anthrax Attack

The purpose of this training session is to provide the participant with the opportunity to examine the professional roles and responsibilities related to an anthrax attack. Participants will also gain insight regarding the unique perspectives that this array of professionals will have as they plan for dealing with similar problems and work toward the goal of community integration.

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Introduction to Public Health Science

This training session will provide the trainer with an introduction to public health science, as it relates to preparedness. Discussions will focus on the public health and health systems infrastructure, epidemiology, and communications. Participants will also identify their individual and agency roles, as well as the roles of other professionals.

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Erasing the Tracks of Animal Disease: Detection, Prevention and Control of Animal Diseases and Their Effects on Human and Economic Health in Iowa

This session will provide an introduction to the importance and scope of animal diseases to human and environmental health and well being, as it relates to preparedness. It will characterize the veterinary infrastructure and organization that can assist in response to accidental or intentional introduction of animal disease within the state. The presentation will illustrate persons, organizations and activities that have responsibility for response to animal disease, and will relate animal disease issues to roles and importance of other agencies, individuals and professions in Iowa.

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Interface with State Emergency Response System

This is the fourth in a series of training sessions on public health preparedness. Participants will be provided with the principles of bioterrorism preparedness and response and identify the role of the public health system. They will gain knowledge about the purpose, structure and differences between the Incident Command System and Unified Command System. They will be presented with information and materials related to the operating procedures of an organization and county and how they interface the State and Federal Emergency Response Plans.

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Community Leadership & Legal Issues in a Crisis

This is the fifth in a series of training sessions on public health preparedness. Participants will be provided with an overview of the evolving public health challenges related to public health law, in particular to emergency preparedness. They will be presented with the Model State Emergency Health Powers Act and how the proposed Iowa legislation incorporates specific provisions from the model act. This training will also examine the skills, knowledge, and attitudes demonstrated by public health leaders in times of crisis.

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Community Leadership in Times of Crisis (pdf) - Kristine Gebbe

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Infrastructure Support for Continuing Training at the Community Level

This is the sixth training session on public health preparedness and is intended to provide the participant with the elements of instructional design and strategies for utilizing information systems to develop education and training programs. The session will also discuss the trainers role in the development of health professions training.

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Preparedness Tabletop Simulation

This is the final training session of the Public Health Preparedness Train-the-Trainer Program. This 1 ½ day tabletop simulation will provide the participant with the opportunity to experience and react to a public health emergency utilizing the Incident Command System. The participant will be expected to take an active role in the scenario including setup of the Incident Command Post and activation of an Emergency Operations Center. They will be provided with an orientation to the simulation, carry out specific roles, and identify lessons learned. This is the capstone experience for this training program that began in April. The previous trainings will provide the learner with the general background knowledge that should be applied when working through the scenario. The scenario will give the participant exposure to the various roles and responsibilities of professionals responding to an emergency.

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Overview Incident Command System/Unified Command (pdf)