"public health emergency preparedness (PHEP) is the capability of the public heath and health care systems, communities, and individuals, to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies, particularly those whose scale, timing, or unpredictability threatens to overwhelm routine capabilities."
was defined using what constitutes as a public health emergency, what it requires, and who is involved
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what it requires: prevention, mitigation, and recovery activities as well as perational capabilities
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who is involved: govt agencies, community residents, businesses, and other public health organizations
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