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After-Action Reports
Antiviral Resistance
Ethics
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Planning and Preparedness
Recent Additions
CDC. Public health preparedness: strengthening the nation's emergency response state by state. Sep 21, 2010 [Full text]
Schoch-Spana M, Bouri N, Rambhia KJ, et al. Stigma, health disparities, and the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic: how to protect Latino farmworkers in future health emergencies. Biosecur Bioterror 2010 Sep 8;8(3):243-54 [Abstract]
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H1N1 Lessons Learned
CSA Standards. Voices from the H1N1 influenza pandemic front lines: a white paper about how Canada could do better next time. Jun 8, 2010. Report from Dec 15, 2009, CSA Standards roundtable on healthcare and emergency service sector pandemic preparedness. [Full text – PDF]
Lajous M, Danon L, López-Ridaura R, et al. Mobile messaging as surveillance tool during pandemic (H1N1) 2009, Mexico [letter]. Emerg Infect Dis. 2010 Sep; [Full text - PDF]
Public Health Seattle and King County. H1N1 (Swine Flu) 2009 King County ESF-8 after action report. Covers Apr 26 – May 12, 2009. [Full text]
Watson M. The 2009 H1N1 experience: policy implications for future infectious disease emergencies . Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Biodefense Strategy, Practice, and Science. June 2010, 8(2): 208-209. [Full text - PDF]
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Background
ACEP (American College of Emergency Physicians). The national report card on the state of emergency medicine: evaluating the environment of emergency care systems state by state. Jan 2006 [Full text]
ACP. The health care response to pandemic influenza. Position paper from the American College of Physicians. 2006 [Full text]
Balicer RD, Omer SB, Barnett SB, et al. Local public health workers' perceptions toward responding to an influenza pandemic. BMC Pub Health 2006 (Published online Apr 18) [Full text - PDF]
Conly JM. Personal protective equipment for preventing respiratory infections: What have we really learned? (Commentary) CMAJ 2006 Aug 1;175(3):263-4 [Full text]
CSA Standards. Voices from the H1N1 influenza pandemic front lines: a white paper about how Canada could do better next time. Jun 8, 2010. Report from Dec 15, 2009, CSA Standards roundtable on healthcare and emergency service sector pandemic preparedness. [Full text – PDF]
Department of Homeland Security. Tactical interoperable communications scorecards: summary report and findings Assessment of first responder communication readiness in major US cities, released Jan 3, 2007 [Full text - PDF]
Irvin C, Cindrich L, Patterson W, et al. Hospital personnel response during a hypothetical influenza pandemic: will they come to work? Acad Emerg Med 2007 May;14(5 suppl 1):S13 [Abstract]
Landesman LY. Improving preparedness by incorporating lessons learned. Am J Public Health 2007 (published online Apr 5) [Abstract]
Lucio-Forster A, Bowman DD, Lucio-Martinez B, et al. Inactivation of the avian influenza virus (H5N2) in typical domestic wastewater and drinking water treatment systems. Environ Eng Sci 2006 Nov;23(6):897-903 [Full text]
Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (New Zealand). Community pandemic planning guide. Dec 2006 [Full text - PDF]
Nelson C, Lurie N, Wasserman J, et al. Conceptualizing and defining public health emergency preparedness. Am J Public Health 2007 (published online Apr 5) [Abstract]
Regidor E, de la Fuente L, Gutiérrez-Fisac JL, et al. The role of the public health official in communicating public health information. Am J Public Health 2007 (published online Apr 5) [Abstract]
Schoch-Spana M, Franco C, Nuzzo JB, et al. Community engagement: Leadership tool for catastrophic health events. Biosecurity Bioterrorism 2007 Jan:5(1) [Full text]
Stier DD, Goodman RA. Mutual aid agreements: essential legal tools for public health preparedness and response. Am J Public Health 2007 (published online Apr 5) [Abstract]
Tellier R. Review of aerosol transmission of influenza A virus. Emerg Infect Dis 2006 Nov;12(11) (published online Sep 25) [Full text]
Watson M. The 2009 H1N1 experience: policy implications for future infectious disease emergencies . Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Biodefense Strategy, Practice, and Science. June 2010, 8(2): 208-209. [Full text - PDF]
WHO. Review of latest available evidence on risks to human health through potential transmission of avian influenza (H5N1) through water and sewage. Mar 24, 2006 [Full text - PDF]
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After-Action Reports
Iowa Department of Public Health. Novel influenza A (H1N1) July 2009 after action report and improvement plan: an in-depth of the state's public health response. [Full text – PDF]
Public Health Seattle and King County. H1N1 (Swine Flu) 2009 King County ESF-8 after action report. Covers Apr 26 – May 12, 2009. [Full text]
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Antiviral Resistance
Hayden FG, Pavia AT. Antiviral management of seasonal and pandemic influenza. J Infect Dis 2006 Nov 1;194(suppl 2):S119-26 [Abstract]
Jefferson T, Demicheli V, Rivetti D, et al. Antivirals for influenza in healthy adults: systematic review. Lancet 2006 Jan 28;367(9507):303-13 [Abstract]
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Ethics
CDC. Public health workbook to define, locate and reach special, vulnerable and at-risk populations in an emergency (Draft) Jul 2006 [Full text]
Gostin LO. Medical countermeasures for pandemic influenza: ethics and the law. JAMA 2006 Feb 1;295(5):554-6 [Extract]
Thomas JC, Dasgupta N, Martinot A. Ethics in a pandemic: a survey of the state pandemic influenza plans. Am J Public Health 2007 (published online Apr 5) [Abstract]
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Guidelines
AQHR (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality). Health Emergency Assistance Line and Triage Hub (HEALTH) model. Mar 2005 [Web page]
AQHR. Emergency Preparedness Resource Inventory (EPRI): A Tool for Local, Regional, and State Planners. May 2005 [Web page]
AQHR. Altered standards of care in mass casualty events. AHRQ Publication No. 05-0043. Apr 2005 [Full text - PDF]
ASTHO. At-risk populations and pandemic influenza: planning guidance for state, territorial, tribal, and local health departments. Released Jun 30, 2008 [Full text - PDF]
Bensimon CM, Upshur REG. Evidence and effectiveness in decision making for quarantine. Am J Public Health 2007 (published online Apr 5) [Abstract]
Board of Funeral Service/Funeral Service Association of Canada. Funeral service guide to pandemic planning. Oct 2006 [Full text - PDF]
Burgess PA. Optimal shift duration and sequence: recommended approach for short-term emergency response activations for public health and emergency management. Am J Public Health 2007 (published online Apr 5) [Abstract]
Christian MD, Devereaux AV, Dichter JR, et al. Definitive care for the critically ill during a disaster: current capabilities and limitations - from the Task Force for Mass Critical Care Summit, January 26-27, 2007. Chest 2008 May;133(5 suppl):S8-17 [Full text]
Colmers JM. Ready or not? Am J Public Health 2007 (published online Apr 5) [Abstract]
Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Work Department. Disaster mental health services: a guidebook for clinicians and administrators [Web site]
Devereaux A, Christian MC, Dichter JR, et al. Summary of suggestions from the Task Force for Mass Critical Care Summit, January 26-27, 2007. Chest 2008 May;133(5 suppl):S1-7 [Full text]
Devereaux AV, Dichter JR, Christian MD, et al. Definitive care for the critically ill during a disaster: a framework for allocation of scarce resources in mass critical care - from the Task Force for Mass Critical Care Summit, January 26-27, 2007. Chest 2008 May;133(5 suppl):S51-66 [Full text]
Eisenman DP, Cordasco KM, Asch S, et al. Disaster planning and risk communication with vulnerable communities: lessons from Hurricane Katrina. Am J Public Health 2007 (published online Apr 5) [Abstract]
EPA. Disposal of domestic birds infected by avian influenza. Aug 11, 2006 [Full text - PDF]
HHS. Interim guidance on planning for the use of surgical masks and respirators in health care settings during an influenza pandemic. Oct 17, 2006 [Full text]
HHS. Emergency medical services and non-emergent (medical) transport organizations pandemic influenza planning checklist. Mar 1, 2006 [Full text]
HHS. Tabletop exercises for pandemic influenza preparedness in local public health agencies. Dec 5, 2006 [Full text]
Hupert N, Cuomo J, Callahan MA, et al. Community-based mass prophylaxis: a planning guide for public health preparedness. AHRQ Pub No. 04-0044. Aug 2004 [Full text – PDF]
International Association of Fire Fighters. Influenza pandemic: informational bulletin for emergency responders [Full text - PDF]
International Association of Fire Fighters. Preparing for a pandemic flu: What first responders need to know. (Facilitators Guide). 2007 [Full text - PDF]
MRC (Medical Reserve Corps). Pandemic flu planning guidance for medical reserve corps units. Apr 2006 [Full text - PDF]
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices. Sustaining the state workforce: strategies for effective pandemic planning. Released Feb 19, 2009 [Full text - PDF]
Phillips SJ, Knebel A, eds. Providing mass medical care with scarce resources: a community planning guide. AHRQ Publication No. 07-0001. 2006 [Full text - PDF]
Public Health and Law Enforcement Emergency Preparedness Workgroup. Coordinated implementation of community response measures (including social distancing) to control the spread of pandemic respiratory disease: a guide for developing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for public health, law enforcement, corrections, and the judiciary. Jul 2008 [Full text - PDF]
Public Health and Law Enforcement Emergency Preparedness Workgroup. A framework for improving cross-sector coordination for emergency preparedness and response: action steps for public health, law enforcement, the judiciary and corrections. Jul 2008 [Full text - PDF]
Rubinson L, Hick JL, Hanfling DG, et al. Definitive care for the critically ill during a disaster: a framework for optimizing critical care surge capacity - from the Task Force for Mass Critical Care Summit, January 26-27, 2007. Chest 2008 May;133(5 suppl):S18-31 [Full text]
Rubinson L, Hick JL, Curtis R, et al. Definitive care for the critically ill during a disaster: medical resources for surge capacity - from the Task Force for Mass Critical Care Summit, January 26-27, 2007. Chest 2008 May;133(5 suppl):S32-50 [Full text]
Schoch-Spana M, Bouri N, Rambhia KJ, et al. Stigma, health disparities, and the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic: how to protect Latino farmworkers in future health emergencies. Biosecur Bioterror 2010 Sep 8;8(3):243-54 [Abstract]
Stopford BM, Jevitt L, Ledgerwood M, et al. Development of models for emergency preparedness. AHRQ Publication No. 05-0099. Aug 2005 [Full text - PDF]
WHO. Case definitions for human infections with influenza A (H5N1) virus. Aug 29, 2006 [Full text]
WHO. Rapid advice guidelines on pharmacological management of humans infected with avian influenza A (H5N1) virus. Jun 2006 [Full text - PDF]
WHO. Interim infection control guideline for health care facilities. Apr 24 2006 [Full text - PDF]
WHO. Review of latest available evidence on risks to human health through potential transmission of avian influenza (H5N1) through water and sewage. Mar 24, 2006 [Full text - PDF]
WHO. Maintaining a safe and adequate blood supply in the event of pandemic influenza. May 19, 2006 [Full text - PDF]
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Planning and Preparedness
American Red Cross. Social media in disasters and emergencies. Results of online survey. Aug. 5, 2010 (Full text – PDF)
CDC. Public health preparedness: strengthening the nation's emergency response state by state. Sep 21, 2010 [Full text]
Conly JM. Personal protective equipment for preventing respiratory infections: What have we really learned? (Commentary) CMAJ 2006 Aug 1;175(3):263-4 [Full text]
Center for Strategic & International Studies. Strengthening global health preparedness: recommendations for expanding U.S. engagement and leadership. June 2010 [Full text]
Edwards JC, Kang J, Silenas R. Promoting regional disaster preparedness among rural hospitals. J Rural Health 2008 Summer;24(3):321-5 [Abstract]
HHS. HIPAA privacy rule: disclosures for emergency preparedness - a decision tool. Released Jul 5, 2006 [Full text]
International Association of Fire Fighters. Emergency plan for first responders families worksheet. [Full text - PDF]
IOM (Institute of Medicine). The threat of pandemic influenza: are we ready? 2005 [Full text]
Klaiman TA, Ibrahim J, Hausman A. Do state written pandemic plans include Federal recommendations? A National study. J Homeland Secur Emerg Manage 2009 Jun 20;6(1):article 44 [Full text]
Lien O, Maldin B, Franco C, et al. Getting medicine to millions: new strategies for mass distribution. Biosec Bioterr 2006 Jun;4(2):176-82 [Abstract]
Lotstein D, Seid M, Ricci K, et al. Using quality improvement methods to improve public health emergency preparedness: PREPARE for Pandemic Influenza. Health Aff 2008;27(5):w328-39 (published online Jul 15) [Abstract]
Maldin B, Lam C, Franco C, et al. Regional approaches to hospital preparedness. Biosecurity Bioterrorism 2007 Jan:5(1) [Full text]
NAACHO. Local health department guide to pandemic influenza planning. Version 1.0. Jul 2006 [Full text]
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices. Issue Brief: 2008 Homeland Security Directors Survey. Released Mar 6, 2009 [Full text – PDF]
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices. Sustaining the state workforce: strategies for effective pandemic planning. Released Feb 19, 2009 [Full text - PDF]
Nuno M, Reichert TA, Chowell G, et al. Protecting residential care facilities from pandemic influenza. Proc Natl Acad Sci 2008 (published online Jul 22) [Abstract]
Rodrigue JP, Luke T, Osterholm M. Transport and pandemics, in The Geography of Transport Systems, Hofstra University, Department of Economics & Geography. 2008 [Full text]
Smith PW, Shostrom V, Smith A, et al. Preparedness for pandemic influenza in nursing homes: a 2-state survey. (Letter) JAMA 2008 Jul 23/30;300(4):392-4 [Extract]
Talmor D, Jones A, Howell M, et al. A simple triage scoring system predicting death and need for critical resources for use during epidemics. Acad Emerg Med 2007 May;14(5 suppl 1):S157 [Abstract]
Wasserman J, Jacobson P, Lurie N, et al, for HHS. Organizing state and local health departments for public health preparedness. RAND Corp technical report series. 2006 [Full text]
Weiss RI, McKie KL, Goodman RA. The law and emergencies: Surveillance for public health-related legal issues during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Am J Public Health 2007 (published online Apr 5) [Abstract]
Wood K, Supinski SB. Pandemic influenza tabletop exercises: a primer for the classroom and beyond. J Homeland Secur Emerg Manage 2008;5(1):36 (published online Aug 7) [Abstract]
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