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Conceptualizing and Defining Public Health Emergency Preparedness
There has been substantial federal investment in preparedness for public health emergency preparedness, but it isn't clear if these have actually left the nation better prepared
Measures vary and shift from year to year, leaving everyone confused
What is needed is a clear definition of preparedness and an articulation of the key elements needed for a well-prepared community
Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP): the capability of the public health and health care systems, communities, and individuals to prevent, protect, and respond to \/recover from health emergencies
What constitutes a public health emergency?
when a situations consequences would overwhelm community capabilities to address them
What does public health emergency preparedness require?
a full range of prevention, mitigation, and recovery. as well as operational capabilities and continuous testing to ensure improvement is made
Who is involved in public health emergency preparedness?
not just governmental agencies, but residents, businesses, and NGOs. This requires coordination
Key Elements of Preparedness
Countermeasure and mitigation strategies
Robust supply chain
Epidemiology and Lab functions
Mass health care and public information and communication
Incident command system
Expert and fully staffed workforce
Legal climate and public engagement
Accountability and quality improvement
Heath risk assessment and roles and responsibilities
In the end, the absence of a clear definition of PHEP makes it difficult to assess preparedness. The definition provided would make this much less ambiguous and more applicable