Ethical Obligations Regarding Short-Term Global Health Clinical Experiences: An American College of Physicians Position Paper
2018
· Johns Hopkins University,
· U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,
· National Center for Ethics in Health Care,
· University of California –San Diego School of Medicine,
· University of California, San Diego,
· Virginia Mason Medical Center
This position paper aims to inform ethical decision making surrounding participation in short-term global health clinical care experiences, describing 5 core positions with contrasting case …
Health Concerns of Women and Infants in Times of Natural Disasters: Lessons Learned From Hurricane Katrina
Pregnant women and infants face unique health concerns after natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina. An estimated 56,000 pregnant women and 75,000 infants were affected by …
REMM: Initial On-site Activities During a Radiation Emergency
This website provides guidance for managing the scene and victims during a radiation emergency. Key actions include notifying authorities, controlling the incident perimeter, establishing command, …
Topic Collection: Disasters and Healthcare Disparity
2024
· ASPR TRACIE
This landing page of curated resources explores the impact of disasters on healthcare disparities, focusing on vulnerable populations. It provides technical resources, tools, and information …
Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP)
2024
· ASPR TRACIE
This website provides information on the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This program assists individuals …
MRC Mission Set- Community Reception Center (Radiation Response)
2023
· National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO),
· Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
This document outlines the scalable response capabilities of MRC units for radiological incidents, including roles in population monitoring, decontamination, medical evaluation, and logistical support. It …
Population Monitoring in Radiation Emergencies:A Guide for State and Local Public Health Planners
This planning guide presents an introduction to population monitoring in radiation emergencies for public health officials and emergency preparedness planners at the state, tribal, and …
CDC’s Community Reception Center (CRC) Drill Toolkit
This toolkit has been created to help communities, agencies, and emergency planners design and implement a community reception center (CRC) drill in their area. Complete …
Radiation Emergencies:Community Reception Centers
This website provides comprehensive public guidance on steps to take in radiologic emergencies. It covers important topics such as initial response procedures, the role of …
BE PREPARED FOR AN ACTIVE SHOOTER
This 2 page fact sheet offers guidance on how to prepare for, survive, and recover from an active shooter event. It emphasizes the importance of …