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Grand Rounds2007 Grand RoundsPigs and Public Health – an Overview of Selected Zoonotic Diseases of Swine Liz Wagstrom, D.V.M., M.S., is the assistant vice president of science and technology at the National Pork Board in Des Moines. In this presentation she will review selected zoonotic diseases of swine with special emphasis on how changes in pork production have affected the epidemiology of these diseases in the United States.
HIV/AIDS in Africa: A Focus on Prevention Richard Shaffer, Ph.D., M.P.H., is the executive director of the U.S. Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program. In this presentation he will: 1) discuss the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa; 2) describe HIV/AIDS control measures supported by the U.S. government; and 3) make reference to HIV/AIDS activities in military populations in Africa.
Implementation of the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza In this presentation, Kenneth Staley, M.D., M.P.A., director for biodefense policy at the White House Homeland Security Council provides an overview of federal health and national security policy processes, highlights challenges translating policy into practice, and examines evolving paradigms of local preparedness.
NGOs and Global Public Health: PATH’s Work on Vaccines and Immunization The goal of this presentation is to illuminate the breadth of work on vaccines and immunization at PATH and to show how nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) can impact global public health. PATH is an international, nonprofit organization based in Seattle, Wash., with the mission of improving the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. The speaker is John Boslego, M.D., director of PATH’s Vaccine Development Global Program.
Building Immunity to H5N1 Influenza The goal of this presentation is to discuss the origin, evolution, and control strategies for H5N1 influenza viruses. The emergence of the virus over the last 10 years will be discussed, as will studies designed to evaluate the preclinical effectiveness of various control strategies, such as vaccination. The speaker for this is Richard J. Webby, Ph.D., an assistant member in the Division of Virology, Department of Infectious Diseases, at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Avian Pathogens as Zoonotic Public Health Threats Kakambi Nagaraja, Ph.D.,professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, discusses avian pathogens. The goal and/or objectives for this program are to understand avian pathogens of zoonotic importance and why we should be concerned about foodborne illness that could originate from avian species and to describe the principles of surveillance and monitoring systems used to detect avian pathogens.
Prion Disease Research at the National Animal Disease Center Prion diseases or transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) are fatal neurologic conditions of animals and humans. Animal TSEs include scrapie of sheep and goats; chronic wasting disease (CWD) of cervids, such as deer, moose, and elk; transmissible mink encephalopathy (TME); and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Since 1990, scientists at the National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa, have studied cross-species transmissions of the scrapie, CWD, or TME agent into livestock and wildlife in an effort to identify the potential host range of TSEs and their clinicopathological and molecular features in a novel animal species. In this presentation, Juergen A. Richt, D.V.M., Ph.D., lead scientist and Veterinary Medical Officer at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, will address the various TSE cross-species transmission studies underway at the NADC and the molecular characterization of BSE cases identified in the U.S.
The Emerging Pathogen and Bioterrorism Threats of Pox Viruses Both humans and animals are susceptible to infections caused by the poxvirus family of viruses. Smallpox (variola), monkeypox, vaccinia, and cowpox are examples orthopoxviruses. Naturally occurring smallpox was eradicated worldwide in the late 1970s. However, smallpox remains a concern as a potential agent of bioterrorism since it is highly contagious, a large proportion of the population has no immunity, and there is little available vaccine. Emerging infections such as monkeypox also pose a concern to human health. In this presentation, Inger K. Damon, M.D., Ph.D., acting chief of the Poxvirus and Rabies Branch and chief of the Poxvirus Program in the Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will address these and other emerging pathogen and bioterrorism threats of poxviruses.
Foodborne Disease: Finding the Common Thread (or Leafy Green Vegetable Advances in molecular epidemiology have dramatically enhanced our ability to detect and fix problems in our food and water supplies that formerly would have gone unnoticed. Recent outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella spp. associated with fresh produce are good examples. In spite of these advances, the burden of foodborne and diarrheal disease remains substantial, both nationally and globally. John Besser, Manager of the Clinical Laboratory at the Minnesota Department of Health, will discuss and focus on systems used to detect and investigate problems in the food supply.
2006 Grand RoundsRecombinant Reagents for the Detection of Biothreat Agents Immunodiagnostics is the standard against which many agent detection, identification, and diagnostic technologies are compared. Antibody-based assays continue to serve as preliminary and confirmatory diagnostic formats for many infectious and non-infectious diseases. The increasing need for consistently high-quality immunodiagnostic reagents for biothreat agents and the difficulty of producing sufficient quantities safely in biocontainment makes recombinant antigens and antibodies the ideal solution. The ultimate goal of this scientific effort is to provide not only high-quality reagents for existing assays, but to develop a system that can quickly produce reagents to new and emerging biothreat agents. This program is presented by Dr. Randal Schoepp, chief of the Applied Diagnostics Branch in the Diagnostic Systems Division, at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID).
Avian Influenza Update Dr. Darrell Trampel, a nationally recognized expert in poultry diseases, will discuss highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, origin of the current outbreak in Asia, potential entry of H5N1 into the United States, and the clinical and pathological effects of this virus in domestic poultry.
Genesis of an Influenza Pandemic: Preparedness vs. Poultry, Poverty, and Practices Dr. Nancy Cox, an internationally renowned expert on influenza surveillance, prevention, and control, will discuss current U.S. and global preparedness efforts for pandemic influenza, as well as challenges to planning strategies.
Geographical Information System (GIS) Applications for Public Health In this presentation, Dr. Gerard Rushton will show how geospatial linkages of health data to other information when used with methods of spatial analysis can be used to guide public health interventions.
Can We Trust Our Water Supply? The United States has one of the best supplies of drinking water in the world. Nevertheless, public water systems are vulnerable to disease outbreaks, contamination, and security threats. In this presentation, L.D. McMullen, CEO and general manager of the Des Moines Water Works, will explain the challenges of supplying safe drinking water to the public and explore trends that will impact the quality of water delivered to the public in the future.
Foreign Substance Response The purpose of this presentation is to provide a reinforcement of the Iowa Biological and Chemical Threat Agent (BCTA) protocol model for handling suspicious mail and or packages. Speakers include: Steven Courtright, Manager, Emergency Preparedness, Hawkeye District, United States Post Office; Captain Robert Cox, Special Operations, Des Moines Fire Department; Mary Jones, Division Director, Division of Acute Disease Prevention and Emergency Response, Iowa Department of Public Health; Major Len Murray, Bomb Squad Commander, Homeland Security Bureau, Des Moines Police Department ; Jerry Ostendorf, State Coordinating Officer, Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division; and Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Plagman, Commander, 71st Civil Support Team Weapons of Mass Destruction.
Natural Toxins and Bioterrorism In the current environment of political change and military conflict around the world, there is great concern that terrorist organizations may eschew direct military conflict and instead turn to nontraditional attacks on military or civilian targets. These nontraditional attacks may include biological agents such as bacteria, viruses, or natural or bioengineered toxins. This presentation will focus on the reality of toxins as agents of biowarfare or bioterror. Relevant characteristics of toxin weapons will be discussed, as well as limitations to their use. Finally, several natural toxins of bacterial, plant, and marine origin will be evaluated in this context.
Reconnecting with Public Health's Hidden Strength: The Public The professionalization of public health over the last century has substantially strengthened public health’s science base. But it has also had a serious unintended consequence: disconnecting public health workers from the people they want to protect. As public health professionals concentrate on communicating their expertise to the public – through public education, risk communication, and social marketing campaigns – they are de-emphasizing the importance of listening to and learning from the public. This lack of two-way communication and learning is, in turn, undermining the effectiveness, voice, and power of public health. In this presentation, Dr. Lasker shows public health professionals how they can take advantage of one of their most valuable untapped resources: the experiential knowledge of community residents and their strong interest in contributing that knowledge to protecting and improving health.
2005 Grand RoundsPublic Health Preparedness and Leadership This program will discuss crisis leadership, current public health challenges, and what it takes to be a prepared leader in a post-September 11 world.
The Role of Blood Centers in Emergency Response Following the September 11 attacks, the blood banking community learned valuable lessons about its role in emergencies. A national task forced was formed in 2002 to make certain that blood collection efforts in response to domestic disasters and acts of terrorism run smoothly and are managed properly, with the public receiving clear and consistent messages regarding the status of America’s blood supply. This presentation will discuss the responsibilities of local blood centers in disasters and examine national efforts to ensure that blood collection facilities maintain safe and adequate inventories at all times in preparation for disasters.
Terrorism Preparedness This program will provide an overview of terrorism awareness and prevention. It features two presentations, one by a speaker from the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division and another by a speaker from the U.S Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Iowa.
Pandemic Influenza: How Real Is the Threat? Why is a deadly influenza virus spreading so rapidly in Asia? Why does it kill so readily? What is being done to stop its spread? Animal influenza experts Chris Olsen from the University of Wisconsin and Dennis Senne from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will discuss the looming threat of pandemic influenza and how it could impact U.S. citizens as well as their domestic animals.
Import and the Risk to Agriculture IN 2005, THE UNITED STATES will import more than $58 billion in agricultural products, the USDA estimates. Security experts caution that food imports can be targeted for intentional contamination. Dr. Radford Davis will discuss food security and address the importance of food imports to the American diet, explain the steps in importing food, and cover the basics the container trade. Dr. Davis is an assistant professor of public health and an assistant director of the Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University.
Rapid On-Site Testing for Terrorism: A Flip of the Coin vs. Solid Science In this post-911 world, security experts are constantly anticipating new sources, sites, and modes of terrorist attacks. Being able to test an area suspected of attack rapidly and accurately is crucial to protecting the public and saving potentially thousands of lives. In this presentation, Michael A. Pentella, Bonnie D. Rubin, and Michael D. Wichman, all specialists at the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory, will discuss the use of hand-held and screening devices currently on the market for rapid on-site testing for terrorism agents.
Health Hazards of a Clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratory Methamphetamine drug labs are a growing public health hazard in Iowa. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, in 2003, federal, state, and local authorities seized 1,100 Iowa labs, and the number is growing every year. The chemicals involved in the synthesis of methamphetamine are highly toxic not only to the people who produce the drug but also to those who clean up the labs. In this presentation, Ed Bottei, medical director of the Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center, state medical toxicologist for the Iowa Department of Public Health, and clinical assistant professor of pulmonary and critical care medicine at The University of Iowa, will discuss methamphetamine toxicology and ways that cleanup workers can protect themselves.
Responding to Biological and Chemical Threat Agents (BCTA): Iowa’s Statewide Protocol Model Organizations involved in emergency and disaster response must have a response protocol in order to respond effectively and efficiently to a threatening event. In Iowa, multiple local and state agencies have worked collaboratively to develop the Biological and Chemical Threat Agent (BCTA) protocol model. In this presentation, three experts in emergency preparedness will discuss the BCTA protocol model and give advice on how local and statewide agencies can develop similar emergency and disaster response protocol models.
2004 Grand Rounds SessionPrions: A Public Health Threat? Prion diseases are a related group of rare, fatal brain diseases that include bovine spongiform encephalopathy (“mad cow disease”) in cattle and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans. In this presentation, James Torner, UI professor and head of epidemiology, will discuss the history, epidemiology, and pathology of prions and how they affect human health.
Plan, Prepare, and Practice: Elements of Emergency Exercise Design This program is based on the premise that emergency exercises are worth the effort. Exercises identify areas of competence and those that need improvement. Lessons learned from exercises can be used to revise operational plans and provide a basis for training to improve proficiency in executing those plans. The purpose of the lecture is to introduce participants to fundamentals of emergency exercise design. It will provide guidance on how to plan and conduct a small functional exercise for organizations with emergency response roles. The speaker will cover the purpose, characteristics, and requirements of three main types of exercises—tabletop, functional, and full-scale—as well as discuss exercise evaluation and enhancements.
Evidence and Anecdote: Medicine and Science in the Popular Press The purpose of the lecture will be to describe and illustrate the strengths and weaknesses of the press's handling of science, and, in particular, medicine. The focus will be on newspapers, not television. Emphasis will be placed on journalistic views and methods that sometimes lead to misrepresentation of scientific information.
Iowa Public Health Ready This program will provide an overview of the National Public Health Ready Pilot Project, which lead to the development of the Iowa Public Health Ready Program. Components of the Iowa program will be reviewed. Plans to evaluate the program and assess its impact on local public health agencies that have completed the process will be discussed.
An update from The University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory: BIOTERRORISM: Close Encounters of the Lab Kind This program will bring the participant "up close and personal" with the events that play out when a mystery specimen is evaluated in a public health laboratory.
Influenza Overview Putting the US Flu Season and Asian Bird Flu Outbreak into Perspective This has been an unusually eventful year for influenza. In the U.S., seasonal activity began much earlier than usual. Attention was focused on the occurrence of severe complications in children, the adequacy of the vaccine supply, and the effectiveness of this year’s vaccine. In Asia, the dramatic spread of a large epizootic of influenza A (H5N1) among poultry (commonly called bird flu or avian influenza) and associated deaths among people has focused attention over the development and control of such phenomena as well as the possibility of the next influenza pandemic. These events, and issues raised, will be reviewed and placed in perspective.
Remembering the Zebras: Tools for Public Health Officials and Veterinarians Common advice given to new graduate veterinarians used to be: “When you hear hoof beats, think horses not zebras.” However, with the increasing incidence of emerging and exotic zoonotic diseases and the concerns regarding bio-terrorism and agroterrorism, it is very important for veterinarians to consider that the hoof beats they hear may be “zebras.” The Center for Food Security and Public Health (CFSPH) at Iowa State University (ISU) has developed innovative approaches to help prepare the veterinary profession to recognize and respond to emerging and exotic zoonotic diseases, potential bioterrorism pathogens, and potential agroterrorism pathogens. Dr. James Roth will describe the CFSPH’s approach to training and demonstrate some of the materials developed.
2003 Grand Rounds SessionThe Latest in Iowa Public Health Surveillance The goal of this program is to identify how the State of Iowa helps to track communicable diseases and how this surveillance data is utilized.
Forensic Epidemiology: Coordinating Public Health and Law Enforcement Investigations of Bioterrorism In 2002, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Public Health Law Program developed a course to enhance the joint effectiveness of law enforcement and public health when both disciplines conduct concurrent investigations in response to bioterrorist threats and attacks. The context and key aspects of this course, referred to as “Forensic Epidemiology,” will be discussed by Richard A. Goodman, MD, JD, co-director of the CDC’s Public Health Law Program.
Psychosocial Issues Arising from the Aftermath of Disasters, War, and Other Traumatic Events Charles C. Engel, Jr., MD, MPH, will take a historical look at psychosocial issues that have evolved after disasters, war, and traumatic events. The impact these events have had on the population will be reviewed, along with how the public health community can better prepare to respond to these psychological issues.
The Threat of SARS: What We Know, What We Don't Know, and What We Need to Do J. Todd Weber, MD, will provide an overview of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak of 2003. Areas that will be covered include characterization of the syndrome, diagnosis, treatment, infection control, and local and national preparedness.
Managing Chaos: Responding to a Mass Fatalities Incident Emergency and health care providers responding to a mass fatalities incident must be appropriately trained to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of survivors and responders, protect public health, preserve evidence, and fulfill public expectations. This presentation will enable emergency and health service professionals to assist communities responding to a mass fatalities incident.
Risk Communications: Lessons from the Field Kevin Teale will provide a general overview of risk communication, discuss ways of planning and implementing a risk communication plan, as well as provide information that will allow an individual, stakeholder or entire community to make the best possible decision during a crisis situation.
Detecting Agents of Bioterrorism: An Overview of Environmental Sampling Techniques Dr. Wayne Sanderson will describe environmental sampling techniques used to evaluate the extent of anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) spore contamination during the 2001 anthrax investigations. He will also discuss current research to improve the accuracy of sampling and analytical techniques for detecting B. anthracis spores and other potential agents of bioterrorism.
Greater New York City Disaster Response: 9/11 and Beyond Review the impact of 9/11 on the New York University (NYU) Health System, discuss the Incident Command System and its use by NYU and other hospitals before and after 9/11, examine bioterrorism preparedness planning at the regional level with hospital-specific examples, and highlight available resources for planning.
Preparing for Bioterrorism: An Update from the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory The bioterrorism response team of the University Hygienic Laboratory will provide a functional guide to laboratory services in Iowa for the detection and confirmation of agents of bioterrorism.
Dimensions of Terrorism: Assessing the Threat in Iowa FBI Special Agent Kevin Curran will provide a general overview of terrorism, discuss the threat of a terrorist act in Iowa, review how Iowa law enforcement is addressing the threat, and explain how the healthcare/medical community can assist law enforcement in preventing and responding to terrorism.
2002 Grand Rounds SessionAgroterrorism: Increasing Awareness and Preparedness The presentation is designed to create an increased awareness of agroterrorism, by pointing out the vulnerabilities of the U.S. agricultural system, and how these can be addressed to lessen the impact of an agroterrorist attack.
Emergencies in Iowa: Operations and Command Systems Jerry Ostendorf has served as the Readiness and Response Bureau Chief with the Iowa Emergency Management Division since 1987. His primary responsibilities include Homeland Security policies and procedures, Emergency Management Assistance Compact activations, and the Federal response Plan coordination with federal partners. He has served as Chief of Operations and State Coordinating office for the state of Iowa through fifteen Presidential Disaster Declarations and hundreds of governor-declared disasters. He will discuss how “multi-hazard” planning, prior to September 11, 2001 has developed the foundation for responding to Homeland Security incidents. In addition, the discussion will identify new challenges and focal points with new partners.
Antibioterrorism: The CDC Strategy and Perspective In this time of international turmoil, how is the country preparing for bioterrorism? Dr. Stephen Ostroff, deputy director of the National Center for Infectious Diseases, will present the latest information on the CDC’s vision and strategy regarding antibioterrorism. He will also share his experiences as the lead investigator of the CDC team sent to assist with last year’s anthrax mailings in New York City.
Rapid Laboratory and Field Identification of Human and Agricultural Bioterrorism Agents Dr. Gary Long will describe what the rapid immunologic identification tests are, including their use in the clinical laboratory and role in field identification, and discuss molecular identification as it relates to West Nile virus, foot-and-mouth disease virus, and agents of bioterrorism.
Responding to Ebola Outbreaks: The International Collaboration of the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network Dr. Arthur will discuss recent Ebola epidemics in Central Africa, their clinical presentation, their epidemiology, and WHO control measures. As viral hemorrhagic fever viruses are high on the lists of possible agents of bioterrorism, Dr. Arthur’s insight will be most instructive for those wishing to protect Iowa’s populations.
Reactions to Trauma: Consequences for Mental Health This presentation will discuss the short and long-term effects of traumatic events on mental health. We will examine reactions to trauma and how to support families and communities who have experienced devastating events. There will be a particular emphasis on the effects of terrorism on children and how developmental stage may influence stress responses.
Preparing Home and Family for Unexpected Emergencies The focus of this discussion will be on unexpected emergencies whether natural disasters or man-made emergencies including terrorism/bioterrorism, fires, etc. In any emergency we begin with what we know and apply that knowledge to what we don't know. A team of Extension specialists will share practical and specific ideas to manage emergency situations. The emphasis will be on what we can control and how we can be proactive in preparing to meet the basic needs of families during unexpected emergency situations.
Decontamination: From Myths to Reality This program is designed to inform hospital personnel and public health professionals of the realities of decontamination. It will examine the levels, methods, and management of an incident in controlled and uncontrolled settings.
Responding to the Threat of Bioterrorism: Lessons Learned to Date Antibioterrorism strategies have changed markedly over the last 7 months. We now much better understand how to respond to Bacillus anthracis mailing exposures and how to treat patients with anthrax. Similar advances have been made in our preventive thinking regarding smallpox. While these strategies will continue to be reevaluated, this program will explore the important lessons learned, the latest developments in disease prevention, and future expectations regarding the prevention of anthrax and smallpox bioterrorism events.
The Role of the Public Health Laboratory in Preparedness This program will explore the impact of false positive tests on the recent bioterrorism scenario and how to use and evaluate tests results in the future.
Biochemical Exposures, Health Outcomes and Control Dr. Laurence Fuortes will discuss the devastating impact biochemical warfare agents have on populations. His presentation will include the epidemiology of such threats, a historical perspective, as well as the clinical presentations, mechanism of injury, treatments, outcomes and control.
Agents of Bioterrorism We are Most Likely to Encounter This program will review the likelihood we will again soon experience acts of bioterrorism and the characteristics of the pathogens most likely to be used against us. The presentation will review these agents, their likely presentation, and how best we might reduce their morbidity. The discussion will include pathogens on the CDC's category A threat list: Variola major, Bacillus antrhacis, Yersinia pestis, Clostridium botulism, Francisella tularensis, Filoviruses and arenaviruses
Preparing the Public Health Workforce: Statewide Efforts The goal of this program is to increase awareness of preparedness initiatives across the state. Representatives from the Iowa Department of Public Health, the Iowa Emergency Management Division, and the Iowa Center for Public Health Preparedness will discuss upcoming training and planning activities for 2002.
Train the Trainer2004 Train the Trainer ProgramPublic Safety and Public Health Law The purpose of this program is to address the roles public safety, emergency medical services, and forensic epidemiology have in emergency response. 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, quarantine rules will be reviewed and discussed in a scenario.
Informatics and Risk Communications The 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.
Preparedness Issues in Iowa: Animal and Human Health Maintaining 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. James Roth 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.
Prepare: Disaster Planning and Coordination State and local public health agencies and health organizations have prepared emergency response plans to respond to emerging health threats. In this training, the models and plans for these systems will be discussed. The MaHIM, HEICS, and county systems will be specifically explored. Speakers will demonstrate the roles and responsibilities that each of their organizations have when responding to emerging health threats.
Role of Public Health in Emergency Preparedness and Response On April 16 th Incident Command or Management System Training will be provided by a National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) instructor. Many agencies at the local, state, and federal levels use the Incident Command System (ICS), which has been revised and improved as the Incident Management System (IMS), to coordinate efforts during an emergency response. The role of public health is now integrated into this training program. ICS/IMS can be used for any type or size of emergency and allows agencies to communicate with each other and to coordinate resources. NACCHO, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Advanced Practice Centers for Public Health Preparedness have partnered in this endeavor. The one day training enables public health participants to learn about ICS/IMS and the role of public health agencies in incident management and emergency response activities. Core public health readiness competencies developed by the Columbia University Center for Health Policy are used in this program.
Psychosocial Issues Surrounding Disaster Response A Train-the-Trainer program orientation will be provided on April 15 th. The roles and responsibilities of Iowa public health agencies and partner organizations in emergency preparedness and response will be explored. The impact of disasters on the physical and emotional well being of survivors and responders will be discussed. An overview of crisis intervention techniques will be provided.
2003 Train the Trainer ProgramPublic Safety and Public Health Law The 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.
Informatics and Risk Communications The 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.
Preparedness Issues in Iowa: Animal and Human Health Maintaining 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.
Response: An Exercise in Disaster Response Trainers 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.
Prepare: Disaster Planning and Coordination State 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.
Orientation to the Emergency Management Model The 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.
Preparedness Conference 2003 This conference will revisit discussions from last year’s conference on preparedness 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.
2002 Train the TrainerPreparedness Conference This conference will address this emerging understanding by bringing together leaders in health, education, government, law, finance, and communications to share their experiences and lessons learned from these events, and to discuss strategies for strengthening Iowa’s preparedness capacity. The intended audience includes leaders and administrators from Iowa’s hospitals and other health care organizations, emergency management personnel, environmental health specialists, extension staff, law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical responders, laboratorians, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, veterinarians, local and state government officials, and those with an interest in the state’s preparedness capacity.
MiscellaneousPandemic Influenza ResourcesPandemic Influenza: Protecting Iowa's First Responders DVD - Introduction “Pandemic Influenza: Protecting Iowa’s First Responders” is brought to you by the Education and Training Advisory Committee (EdTrAC). EdTrAC is co-convened by the Iowa Department of Public Health, the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division, the Iowa Department of Public Safety, and the Upper Midwest Center for Public Health Preparedness at the University of Iowa.
Pandemic Influenza: Protecting Iowa's First Responders DVD - Avian Influenza & Historical Pandemic Events Patricia Quinlisk, MD, MPH, Medical Director and State Epidemiologist, Iowa Department of Public Health
Pandemic Influenza: Protecting Iowa's First Responders DVD - Self Protective Measures Tim Luloff, BA, EMS Assistant Coordinator, City of Des Moines Fire Department
Pandemic Influenza: Protecting Iowa's First Responders DVD - Public Health Approaches to Disease & Illness Prevention Mary J. Jones, PS, Division Director, Acute Disease Prevention and Emergency Response, Iowa Department of Public Health
Pandemic Influenza: Protecting Iowa's First Responders DVD - Isolation and Quarantine Disease Containment Strategies Heather Adams, JD, Assistant Attorney General, Iowa Attorney General Office
Pandemic Influenza: Protecting Iowa's First Responders DVD - Psychological Impact of Pandemics Lisa R. LaDue, MSW, LISW, Senior Advisor, National Mass Fatalities Institute, Kirkwood Community College
Pandemic Influenza: Protecting Iowa's First Responders DVD - DVD Credits DVD Credits
MiscellaneousIowa Pandemic Flu Summit The Iowa Pandemic Flu Summit, hosted by Governor Vilsack and HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt, was held in Des Moines on February 3, 2006.
Pandemic Influenza: Human and Animal Impacts Multi-Disciplinary Workshop The goal of this workshop was to identify the training and educational needs in Iowa necessary to enable the efficient and integrated execution of Pandemic Influenza plans.
Zoonotic Influenza and Public Health: Why the Concern? Current concerns about influenza are discussed by CPH doctoral student Kendall Myers and Professor Gregory Gray in a short video.
Health Hazards Found in Clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratories This 20-minute video was created to provide a general awareness about health hazards found in methamphetamine laboratories. In this video, Dr. Ed Bottei, Medical Director of the Iowa Statewide Poison Control Center, State Medical Toxicologist for the Iowa Department of Public Health, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of Iowa provides an overview of the highly toxic chemicals involved in the synthesis of methamphetamine. He also discusses hazards associated with methamphetamine laboratories, and strategies for cleanup workers and others who might come into contact with laboratories to protect themselves.
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