Pandemic Planning (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Dietz, J. Eric; Black, David R.

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Preparedness and rigorous planning on community, state, and regional levels is critical to containing the threat of pandemic illness. This volume describes the processes necessary for the effective management of a pandemic threat. It guides plan development and provides solutions to common strategic, ethical, and practical challenges. Discussing preparedness across a variety of institutional levels, the authors collaboration with national research leaders and community stakeholders has enabled them to assemble the most current information available on pandemic preparedness. The book distills this information into workable strategies to bolster public health, mitigate risk, and protect the population.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 330
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. März 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781439857670
• Artikelnr.: 38304918

Autorenporträt

David R. (Randy) Black is a professor of public health and associate director of the Homeland Security Institute, Purdue University. He holds adjunct appointments in health sciences, nutrition sciences, and nursing. He also holds a faculty appointment at the Purdue Homeland Security Institute. The major focus of his teaching has been behavioral epidemiology, public health and prevention, design and analysis of health promotion programs, and service delivery of program interventions. J. Eric Dietz is the director of the Purdue Homeland Security Institute and associate professor of computer and information technology at Purdue University. Dr. Dietz's research interests include optimization of emergency response, homeland security and defense, energy security, and engaging veterans in higher education.

Inhaltsangabe

Resources Available to Assist with Planning and Monitoring a Pandemic.
Classic Military War Principles Applied to Pandemic Preparation. Local
Leadership in a Pandemic Influenza. Developing a Systematic Pandemic
Influenza Program for Preparing a State. Pandemic Planning for Local Health
Departments. Developing a Prevention and Control Program with an
Accompanying Simulation. Engaging Volunteer Organizations to Prepare for
Pandemics. Lessons Learned from H1N1: Use of the Incident Command System in
the Public Health Response. All-Hazard Public Health: Business as Usual.
The Future of Survey-Based Research: Exploring University Students'
Vaccination Decision. A Demonstration of Social Media Research Methods:
Investigating the Public Opinion of the Flu Shot during the H1N1 Pandemic.
Developing a Mission-Ready Influenza Epidemic Preparedness Strategy for
Campus Public Safety Responders. Lessons Learned from Tabletop Exercises.
Preparedness Planning: Five Motivating Dimensions. Recovery Planning for
Critical Pandemic-Associated Built Infrastructure. Index.