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Developing Effective Partnerships with State Government

Developing Effective Partnerships with State Government CDC Public Health Preparedness Conference 2005 Marsha Morien, MSBA, FACHE Nebraska Center for Rural Biosecurity University of Nebraska Medical Center February 23, 2004. Origins of University of Nebraska program 1997.

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Developing Effective Partnerships with State Government

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  1. Developing Effective Partnerships with State Government CDC Public Health Preparedness Conference 2005 Marsha Morien, MSBA, FACHE Nebraska Center for Rural Biosecurity University of Nebraska Medical Center February 23, 2004

  2. Origins of University of Nebraska program 1997 • Provide public health related laboratory testing within University – STD – Epidemiology – Antibiotic resistance – Emerging infectious disease • Reduce costs • Develop lab test electronic reporting system

  3. Laboratory Interoperability 2000- • First Internet-based ordering and reporting system • NEDSS Base System, alpha and beta site – One of two nationally • National Laboratory System Demonstration Project, NE, WA, MI, MN

  4. Nebraska State-wide ModelPurpose: • Test concepts related to BT preparedness • Develop Communication strategies • Interface with agriculture and food production • Enlist private sector

  5. Nebraska Model Strategic Planning • State and National Leaders • Military, Government, Industry • Plan for continuity of operations in an emergency • Maintain key services • Develop working model

  6. Governor Appointed: Nebraska Homeland Security Policy Group • Lt. Governor, Director of Homeland Security • NE Emergency Management Agency • Health and Human Services System • State Patrol • State Fire Marshal • University of Nebraska • State Chief Information Officer

  7. University of Nebraska Center for Biosecurity • Created in 2002 • Four campuses: • University of Nebraska Medical Center • University of Nebraska - Lincoln • University of Nebraska at Omaha • University of Nebraska at Kearney

  8. NU Center for Biosecurity • Administrative Support • Research Program Coordination • Faculty Coordination • Technology Development • Critical Infrastructure Protection

  9. Mid America Alliance Laboratory Automation University Facilities Critical Infrastructure NE Center for Bioterrorism Education Nebraska Center for Rural Biosecurity Biological Weapons Infectious Organisms University of Nebraska Center for Biosecurity BT Curriculum Development For Health Professions Private Sector State & Local Government

  10. Center for Public Health Preparedness • Improve biosecurity in rural, urban and frontier communities • Involve traditional rural outreach programs • Expand data repositories

  11. Key Elements of CPHP • Connect Water and Food testing lab, Veterinary Diagnostic Lab • Laboratory systems Interoperability • Health Professions Tracking Center • CPHP Networking

  12. Leveraging University Services for the State - HHSS/NEMA • Information Technology • GIS • Critical Infrastructure • Chemical Detection • Facilities

  13. Information Technology Services • Academic records • Data repository • Internet

  14. Center for Advanced Land Management (CALMIT) Geographic mapping: • Bridges • Nuclear power plants • Feed lots • Water reservoirs

  15. Critical Infrastructure Protection • Ad hoc advisory committee created by University President • Reviewed needs of system for operations continuity and prevention/mitigation • Established priorities • Commit to training and planning activities

  16. Critical Infrastructure Priorities • Access control for buildings storing toxic chemicals and infectious organisms • Security for data storage including backup to state government systems • Security for large venues and power plants

  17. TEREX 2004November 4, 2004 • Statewide multi-agency exercise • Simulated attack on critical infrastructures • Kingsley Dam at Lake McConaughy • Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln

  18. University of Nebraska Participation Vision: Strive for preparedness excellence by analyzing exercise results

  19. Goals • Identify strengths to maintain and build • Identify areas for improvement • Recommend exercise follow-up actions

  20. University of Nebraska Capabilities • One Communications Pathway • Coordinated campus security policies including building/campus closures • Effective communications relating to emergencies involving students and staff

  21. University of Nebraska Capabilities (cont.) • Identification of key media spokesperson • Identification of resources to improve safety and security of facilities and staff • Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments

  22. Major Successes • Excellent teamwork • Newly developed operations plans tested and need for changes identified • Ability to adapt to changing situations • Communications methods tested among and within campuses

  23. Lessons Learned • Campuses should continue the UNS “Core Disciplines” Planning, Exercise, Training process • Identified communication and facilities shortages to address in grant funding requests • Continue development of emergency operations plans regarding evacuation and relocation

  24. Nebraska’s Model for Emergency PreparednessBuilds on academic/state/private sector partnershipsLeverages University strength and expertise for State benefitRapidly improves state public health readiness

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