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APC Managers Conference Tarrant APC Program and Product Review Atlanta, GA October 22-24, 2008

APC Managers Conference Tarrant APC Program and Product Review Atlanta, GA October 22-24, 2008. Introduction / overview. Who we are (as APCs and the Tarrant County APC) Not centralized nor independent, but federated Unique staff, jurisdictions, partner resources

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APC Managers Conference Tarrant APC Program and Product Review Atlanta, GA October 22-24, 2008

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  1. APC Managers Conference Tarrant APC Program and Product Review Atlanta, GA October 22-24, 2008

  2. Introduction / overview • Who we are (as APCs and the Tarrant County APC) • Not centralized nor independent, but federated • Unique staff, jurisdictions, partner resources • Tarrant APC: Grant-funded unit of Project Public Health Ready LHD • Organic complementary knowledge and skill base • What we do • Develop AND market know-how individually and collectively • Besides advanced practices, evidence-based practices • How we do it • Study it, do it, test it, evaluate it, refine it, deliver it, assess results • Research --> Product -->Application -->Market --> Evaluation A systematic approach, but as we like to say ... “It’s not rocket science.”

  3. We’re delivering preparedness tools for ... • Biosurveillance (regional learning laboratory) • Pandemic influenza (as well as seasonal flu) • Radiological and chemical agents • Small business and personal preparedness • Volunteer recruiting and training (MRC) • Workforce development (training) and exercises

  4. Programs / products covered today ... • Biosurveillance program & Resource Compendium • School health surveillance program & system • Training/exercise suite – radiological/chemical • Preparing Your Business for Emergencies, Natural & Man-Made Disasters (targeting small- and medium-sized businesses) • MRC Self-Paced Training for Medical & Non-Medical Volunteers Also covered ... • Current Tarrant County APC programs / projects

  5. 52 data feeds, 120+ users Our network started with hospitals

  6. Biosurveillance toolset (40+ items) providing: • Implementation guidance (article series) • Resources on HIPAA compliance • Insight on PH community of practice • Real-world response protocols, efficacy study • News, references, links to related resources • AHIC Minimum Data Set & precursors • Read-me files to explain folder contents

  7. TCPH School Health Surveillance System Online form takes < 5 min. System: affordable, replicable

  8. Self-paced interactive training on radiation physics, health effects, toxicology oriented to PH staff PH-oriented chem/rad event information • Exercise guidance scalable for any radiological event; contains many templates (applies HSEEP exercise / evaluation criteria) • Roles of PH and exercise objectives both clearly defined • Exercise examples based on TCPH dirty bomb exercise; materials include assessment, planning links (APC Website) • Covers many incidents (power plant, transportation, orphan sources, and RDD)

  9. Planning tool for SMBs & personal preparedness • Recognizing suspicious packages • Workplace/personal disaster supplies • IBHS “Open for Business” guide • Shelter-in-place guidelines • Media and news tools • Preparedness for long-term care • Supporting forms and videos • Six Hats decision making model • Easy-to-use, menu-driven, step-by-step guide to develop small business emergency preparedness plan

  10. Volunteer training for the MRC • Self-paced training: medical / non-medical volunteers • Based on national MRC core competencies matrix • Also popular for CERT training for PH modules • Can be used with or without Internet connection • All sections downloadable for easy customization • Addresses risk / disaster communications and shelter operations • Links to FEMA / ICS training modules

  11. Questions? For more information, please visit our Website: www.texasapc.net

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