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Train-the-Trainer2003 ArchiveRevisiting the New Reality: Improving Iowa’s Preparedness CapacityThis conference will revisit discussions from last year’s conference on preparedness ( view proceedings from the previous conference) by examining changes that have occurred over the past 12 months, not only at the national level but also extending out to the state and local levels. Many programs have been established, new technologies have been developed and implemented, new resources have been identified and existing ones expanded, and critical workforce training and education has occurred. At the heart of all of this activity we have experienced increased communication and collaboration between entities. This conference will provide a forum to learn more about these activities and develop plans to increase preparedness efforts.
Orientation to the Emergency Management Model and Defining the Roles and Responsibilities of Public HealthThe emergency management model will be used to address the issues that public health is responsible for during an emergency. This program will provide a discussion forum to examine the traditional emergency management model, describe emerging threats that public health professionals face and define the role and responsibilities these professionals have to ensure the health and safety of Iowans.
Prepare: Disaster Planning and CoordinationState and local public health agencies and health systems have prepared emergency response plans to respond to emerging health threats. This training session will demonstrate the roles and responsibilities that each of these agencies have during the smallpox scenario that will be played out. Participants will be asked to discuss the issues that arise and how to appropriately respond to them. They will also have the opportunity to learn about the unified command system in this scenario.
Response: An exercise in Disaster ResponseTrainers will be given the opportunity to gain insight into issues related to disasters and how they affect the public’s health. The physical and emotional well-being of survivors and responders will be discussed. This session will focus on how disasters emotionally impact individuals and the need to provide crisis intervention. Peter Teahen, Director and founder of the International Mass Fatalities Training Center and co-author of the Mass Fatalities Incident Response Plan, is an Iowa licensed funeral director and will lead this session. He has extensive experience in disaster planning, response and training, and CISM. Mr. Teahen will incorporate his experiences into this interactive session. A combination of lecture, discussions and tabletop exercises will provide trainers with insight on how to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters involving a large loss of life.
Preparedness Issues in Iowa: Animal and Human HealthMaintaining healthy livestock in Iowa, identifying threats, and protecting the public’s health are critical. Farmers, veterinarians, laboratorians, medical and other public health professionals all play important roles in this effort. Dr. Radford Davis will discuss zoonotic agents of bioterrorism and preparedness resources. Dr. Michael Pentella will provide information about the roles of laboratory personnel in the detection and confirmation of agents that pose a threat to the industry and the health of the public.
Informatics and Risk CommunicationsThe field of informatics is forever growing and changing with new technology. The purpose of this program is for public health professionals to review the informatics field and to provide them with access to the latest tools and data sources. This program addresses how to effectively sort through masses of information to better understand topics of interest or public health issues. In addition to gathering information, public health professionals are also charged with effectively communicating messages to the public. How to use and understand media messages will be discussed, along with the components of risk communication. Program participants will have the opportunity to practice these skills by assessing and responding to public health emergency scenarios.
Public Safety and Public Health LawThe purpose of this program is to address the roles public safety and forensic epidemiology have in emergency response. An emergency scenario will be provided and discussed to promote a more in depth understanding of how services are coordinated. Updates on public health laws, codes, and protocols pertaining to emergency planning will then be provided. Public health disaster legislation will be of specific focus. In addition, laws pertaining to the release and sharing of epidemiological information and quarantine regulations will be addressed.
Preparedness Tabletop Simulation and GraduationThis is the final training session of the Public Health Preparedness Train-the-Trainer Program. This 1½ day tabletop simulation will provide participants with the opportunity to experience and react to public health emergencies utilizing the Incident Command System. The participants will be expected to take an active role in the scenarios including setup of the Incident Command Post and activation of an Emergency Operations Center. They will be provided with an orientation to the simulation, will carry out specific roles, and will identify lessons learned. This is the capstone experience for the entire 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 scenarios. The scenarios will give participants exposure to the various roles and responsibilities that professionals have when responding to emergencies.
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