Integrating a framework for conducting public health systems research into statewide operations-based exercises to improve emergency preparedness

Integrating a framework for conducting public health systems research into statewide operations-based exercises to improve emergency preparedness

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Due to the uncommon nature of large-scale disasters and emergencies, public health practitioners often turn to simulated emergencies, known as “exercises”, for preparedness assessment and improvement. Under the right conditions, exer...

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Main Authors: Hunter Jennifer C, Yang Jane E, Petrie Michael, Aragón Tomás J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Activities
Capabilities
Emergency response
Exercises
Functions
Information sharing
Inter-organizational communications
Preparedness
Systems research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/680

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