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National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: Progress Report for Years 1 and 2
"Antibiotic Resistance (AR) is one of the most significant public health threats of our time. Every year, more than two million people in the United States are estimated to get infections that are resistant to antibiotics, and at least 23,000 people die as a result. At least another 15,000 deaths each year in the U.S. are caused by 'Clostridium difficile (C. difficile'), a bacterium that can cause serious diarrhea and that is often associated with antibiotic use. Many advances in medical treatment--like our ability to effectively treat patients with sepsis, cancer, organ transplants, burns, or trauma-- depend on the use of antibiotics to fight infections. If we lose effective antibiotics, the ability to safely offer people many life-saving and life improving modern medical advantages would be lost."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
2017-10
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Health and Social Services Disaster Recovery: Six Years in Retrospective, 2011-2017
From the Disaster Information Management Research Center website: "This 34-page document reports on the activities from 2011 to 2017 of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Recovery, whose mission is to advance the nation's ability to recover from the health and social services effects of emergencies and disasters. It discusses National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) Fundamentals, and details the division's responses to 14 emergencies and disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, drought, and contaminated water in Flint, Michigan."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2017-10?
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Zika: Resources at Your Fingertips [September 29, 2017]
"This document provides Zika virus disease resources and an overview of public health and healthcare system considerations and implications that are applicable to professionals in those systems, emergency management stakeholders, and other audiences. Appendix A contains resources from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and relevant contact links. Appendix B includes citations with annotations for additional relevant resources and Zika Guidance. Finally, individuals can review ASPR TRACIE (Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange) Topic Collections, which provide a wide array of materials and resources for further research."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response; United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2017-09-29
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HIPAA and Disasters: What Emergency Professionals Need to Know [September 11, 2017]
"Disasters and emergencies can strike at anytime with little or no warning and the local healthcare system in the midst of an emergency response can be rapidly inundated with patients, worried family and friends looking for their loved ones, and media organizations requesting patient information. Knowing what information can be released, to whom, and under what circumstances, is critical for healthcare facilities in disaster response. This guide is designed to answer frequently asked questions regarding the release of information about patients following an incident. NOTE: This guide does NOT replace the advice of your facility Privacy Officer and/or legal counsel who should be involved in planning for information release prior to an event, developing policy before a disaster that guides staff actions during a disaster, an"
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response; United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2017-09-11
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U.S. Government Zika Vaccine Strategy
From the introduction: "To address the Zika virus public health threat, the Departments of Health and Human Services and Defense are coordinating efforts to help accelerate the development of Zika virus vaccines. Given the need for a vaccine to prevent disease caused by Zika notably including Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS), these departments and their respective agencies (hereafter referred to as U.S. Government or USG) developed this Strategy in support of the following Goal and vaccine development Aims."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2017-09-07
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Recommendations for Incentivizing the Development of Vaccines, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics to Combat Antibiotic-Resistance
"The spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing public health problems facing the globe today. World leaders have recently acknowledged the growing threat of AMR; for example, the United Nations held a high-level meeting on AMR in September 2 016, and the Group of 20 (G20) released a declaration on combatting AMR in July 2017. Without interventions to curb the spread of AMR, it has been projected that by 2050, resistant infections will kill more people worldwide than cancer and cause global economic damage on par with the financial crisis of 2008. T he Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB) was established in 2015 in consultation with the Secretaries of Defense, Agriculture, and Health and Human Services as part of a coordinated effort by the U.S. government to respond to this threat. In its 2015 report, Initial Assessments of the National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, PACCARB suggested that the current economic model is insufficient to ensure the availability of products and resources to fight AMR. Consequently, the PACCARB agreed to propose recommendations for incentivizing the development of new products to reduce the spread of AMR for both humans and animals."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
2017-09
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Human Trafficking: What Disaster Responders Need to Know
From the Document: "As a disaster responder and/or a healthcare provider, the likelihood that you will come in contact with a human trafficking victim is very high! Remember that anyone can be trafficked--men and boys, women and girls."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2017-09?
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Hurricane Resources at Your Fingertips [August 28, 2017]
"This document provides numerous hurricane-related resources applicable to a variety of stakeholders and audiences. Appendix A contains U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)-specific resources and contact information. Appendix B includes all the citations with annotations if you'd like to dive deeper into a resource. ASPR TRACIE (Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange) Topic Collections provide a wide array of materials and resources for further research."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response; United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2017-08-28
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Final Report: Opioid Use, Misuse, and Overdose in Women
From the Executive Summary: "Opioids, both illegal (e.g., heroin, illicitly manufactured synthetic opioids) and legal (e.g., oxycodone, hydrocodone) are drugs that reduce the body's perception of pain. The 'Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders' (5th ed., 'DSM-5') defines opioid use disorder as a problematic pattern of opioid use leading to significant impairment or distress. Opioid use disorder is increasing at alarming rates for both men and women in the United States. While the epidemic is being addressed at many different levels, much still needs to be done. The prevalence of prescription opioid and heroin use among women is substantial. Between 1999 and 2015, the rate of deaths from prescription opioid overdoses increased 471 percent among women, compared to an increase of 218 percent among men, and heroin deaths among women increased at more than twice the rate than among men. Most alarmingly, there has been a startling increase in the rates of synthetic opioid-related deaths; these deaths increased 850 percent in women between 1999 and 2015. At the same time, the differences between how opioid misuse and use disorder impact women and men are often not well understood. Even in areas where differences between the sexes are apparent, such as women appearing to progress more quickly to addiction than men, very little is understood about why those differences occur. This Report highlights the key background and findings from the white paper, provides a summary of the September 2016 national meeting, and concludes with a section focused on findings and takeaways from both the national and regional meetings."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office on Women's Health
2017-07-19
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Solar Eclipses: Planning Resources
"On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will be visible in a path across the U.S. from Oregon to South Carolina, from early morning through the afternoon. It is expected that millions will travel to locations across the country to view this rare event. […] Many of these locations are rural with limited healthcare infrastructure, and since these sites are not (yet) officially sponsored, the typical augmentation of resources that accompanies planned mass gatherings will not take place. To address planning and response concerns and help local emergency healthcare providers plan for these gatherings, the ASPR TRACIE [Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response; Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange] team collected the following fact sheets, checklists, locally-developed guidance documents, and news articles on eye safety, injury treatment, and planned mass gatherings in rural and urban areas. Resources in sections I through V are specific to the eclipse event; the rest of the sections include resources related to planned mass gatherings."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2017-07
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HHS's Office of Refugee Resettlement Improved Coordination and Outreach to Promote the Safety and Well-Being of Unaccompanied Alien Children
"Each year, tens of thousands of children without legal status enter the United States unaccompanied by their parents or legal guardians. These children are referred to as unaccompanied alien children (UAC). Between fiscal years 2012 and 2016, the number of UAC entering the United States increased dramatically. Concern for the safety and well-being of these children after their release from Federal custody has risen in recent years, especially in response to instances of human trafficking. In response to the influx and ongoing concerns, this Office of Inspector General (OIG) report follows up on a 2008 report on the placement, care, and release of UAC. In the 2008 report, OIG found a lack of clarity between the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding their roles and responsibilities related to UAC. OIG also found that at the time neither Department checked on children's safety and well-being after their release from Federal custody. OIG recommended that the Departments delineate their roles and responsibilities in a formal agreement."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Inspector General
Levinson, Daniel R.
2017-07
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Disaster Preparedness to Promote Community Resilience: Information and Tools for Homeless Service Providers and Disaster Professionals - Introduction to Promoting Community Resilience
"Individuals and families experiencing homelessness are among the most vulnerable members of our society. Many depend on an array of services to meet their basic needs on a daily basis. These services are provided by a range of community homeless service providers, consisting of shelters, meal providers, transitional housing facilities, health care providers and case management agencies. [...] Enhancing preparedness and continuity planning for healthcare providers and homeless service providers can assist in reducing potential interruptions of services. By maintaining service delivery, these institutions can care for their current clients while also functioning as a critical resource to homeless individuals when emergency managers and other government responders are likely to be overwhelmed with demands from the larger community (California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) 2000). [...] Agencies responsible for disaster planning within a jurisdiction (city, county, state, territory) must plan to care for the whole community. [...] Building an inclusive emergency management system that incorporates homeless service providers and health organizations as partners can dramatically improve disaster response for the entire community. Working as an inclusive system will also more adequately address the needs of individuals who are homeless and other at-risk populations. Ultimately, preparing homeless service providers, enhancing health care preparedness, and strengthening the emergency management system can increase community resilience to disasters. Healthcare system disaster planning can also ensure that homeless individuals, who often use emergency rooms for health care, receive needed care when demand on the system surges during disasters and avoid unnecessary strain on emergency medical systems. Healthcare settings will also be better able to respond with providers experienced in serving individuals experiencing homelessness, and able to expand such services after a disaster."
United States. Department of Veterans Affairs; United States. Department of Health and Human Services; United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development
2017-07
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EMS & Infectious Diseases: Challenges & Resources for Provider Protection [presentation]
From the Objectives: "[1] Discuss challenges to the EMS [emergency medical services] community related to infectious disease; [2] Introduce ASPR [Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response] TRACIE's [Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange] EMS Infectious Disease Playbook; [3] Improve knowledge of resources available to EMS dispatchers, providers, and physicians."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2017-06-22
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Emergency Preparedness Final Rule Interpretive Guidelines and Survey Procedures, Appendix Z
From the Document: "On September 16, 2016, the final rule on Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers was published (Federal Register Vol. 81, No. 180). This rule affects all 17 provider and supplier types eligible for participation in Medicare. The rule became effective on November 15, 2016 and will be implemented on November 15, 2017. [...] An advanced copy of the interpretive guidelines and survey procedures is available and will be incorporated into the SOM [State Operations Manual] under Appendix Z and applies to all 17 provider and supplier types. Since the Conditions of Participation (CoPs), Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) and requirements apply across providers and suppliers and only vary slightly, CMS [Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services] has compiled the requirements under one appendix."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (U.S.)
2017-06-02
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Step Care for Ebola/Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Patients: Guidance for International Field Hospitals
"This document is intended to help organizations who want to provide care for Ebola virus disease (EVD)/viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) patients determine an appropriate level of medical care that they can provide and anticipate the supplies that may be needed. This guidance may be applicable to other diseases where dehydration and electrolyte imbalance are key contributors to mortality. [...] This guidance provides suggested levels of medical care, as well as potential necessary supplies for patient care using a tiered approach. It is not designed to be comprehensive, and the resources available in the affected country, as well as supply chain integrity, will affect supply decisions. It does not account for the resources needed to support team members and suspect or convalescent isolated patients, nor does it consider the communications, command, and coordination elements that are critical to a successful mission. This guidance also does not cover infection control; training; site layout, including intake/assessment, suspect case testing, patient care (which may be organized by levels), feeding areas, convalescent care, and visiting areas; behavioral health; or other issues necessary for a safe and successful mission. The care of specialized populations, such as pediatric or obstetric patients, may require different expertise and resources, as well as specific changes to clinical care."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2017-06
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EMS Infectious Disease Playbook
"This document was created using official or best practice information taken from multiple organizations that was vetted and assembled by subject matter experts working for the Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) at the request of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). The aim was not to develop novel guidance for emergency medical services (EMS) agencies, but to unify multiple sources of information in a single planning document addressing the full spectrum of infectious agents to create a concise reference resource for EMS agencies developing their service policies. This document does not represent official policy of HHS/ASPR or other federal or private agencies."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2017-06?
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Extending Expiration Dates of Doxycycline Tablets and Capsules in Strategic Stockpiles: Draft Guidance for Government Public Health and Emergency Response Stakeholders
From the Document: "This guidance provides background information on the doxycycline drug product, the recommended protocol to support extending the expiration dates of specific doxycycline lots, how to identify a suitable laboratory to conduct testing, and the process for requesting and receiving an authorized expiration date extension for an identified lot of doxycycline. The criteria for an authorized extension include the requirements and conditions under section 564A(b) of the FD&C [Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic] Act for any expiration date extensions authorized by FDA [Food and Drug Administration] based on testing conducted following this guidance. This guidance and any resulting expiration date extensions authorized by FDA do not apply to doxycycline available commercially or otherwise held for any other non-emergency purpose."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; United States. Food and Drug Administration; Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (U.S.)
2017-04
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Information to Assist Providers and Suppliers in Meeting the New Training and Testing Requirements of the Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare & Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers Final Rule
"The Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers Final Rule became effective on November 15, 2016 with an implementation date of November 15, 2017 (a correction notice was published on November 15, 2016 (81 FR 80594) correcting technical, typographical errors and did not alter the effective date). This means that as of November 15, 2017, all affected providers and suppliers must meet all of the applicable requirements of the rule. For additional background information, providers and suppliers may reference policy memorandum SC-17-05 'Information on the Implementation Plans for the Emergency Preparedness Regulation' published, on October 28, 2016."
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (U.S.); United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2017-03-24
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Disaster Behavioral Health: Resources at Your Fingertips
"When disasters strike, the ripple effects can be significant. Survivors may be injured or displaced, or may have loved ones in similar situations. The emotional, physical, and financial tolls can be jarring, and no one in the community is immune. Disaster behavioral health (DBH) includes the provision of mental health, substance abuse, and stress management services to disaster survivors and responders. Incorporating DBH into all phases of emergency management can ensure resident and responder preparedness, an effective, compassionate response effort, and a more resilient community moving forward. This document provides information on and links to select DBH programs and resources. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list, but a selection of programs and resources that can be of immediate use to emergency healthcare providers, emergency management stakeholders, and other professionals and survivors affected by naturally-occurring or human-caused incidents."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2017-03-24
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Patient Moving and Tracking Topic Collection
"In the event of a mass casualty incident, local emergency responders will be faced with the challenge of identifying, categorizing, triaging, and tracking large numbers of patients. As the scale of the event increases, so does the need for expanded assistance-from the local, state, regional, and federal levels, including health care coalitions and other health systems. Organizing appropriate transport and matching appropriate patients to the transportation can be challenging. Patient tracking takes a coordinated effort with all involved to identify a system that works in specific jurisdictions. This Topic Collection includes resources on patient movement from area healthcare facilities and tracking that can help emergency planners and responders learn more about various levels of assistance available, how to request it, how it is activated, and lessons learned from recent events."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2017-03-08
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Public Health Preparedness and Response National Snapshot 2017
"This year has shown us, once again, that we can't predict the next disaster. But it has also shown us clearly how being prepared protects health and saves lives. Emergencies can devastate a single area, as we saw with Hurricane Matthew, or span the globe, like Zika virus. Disasters from 9/11 to Ebola have demonstrated that we absolutely must have people, strategies, and resources in place before an emergency happens. CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] is committed to strengthening the nation's health security by protecting against public health threats, whether they begin at home or abroad, or if they are natural or man-made. We know that when we don't respond quickly and to scale, outbreaks become epidemics, natural disasters become crucibles for illness, and the human toll of terrorist attacks can mount. [...] Every response holds lessons on how to prepare for the next one. Today's interconnected landscape calls on us to invest, to innovate, and to remain flexible in our effort to safeguard the health and security of all Americans."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2017-03
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Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP): Louisiana Floods Data Fact Sheet
From the Document, "The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) is funded by the Stafford Act and designed to help disaster survivors access prescription medicines. EPAP can also be activated by the Public Health Service Act under the authority of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS). The program utilizes normal business operations (e.g., electronic prescription claims processing, utilization of the normal pharmaceutical supply chain for distribution and dispensing) to pay for prescription medications for eligible persons. This fact sheet provides a summary of the EPAP data collected and analyzed following the Louisiana floods from August 19, 2016 to September 20, 2016."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2017-03
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Health Information Resources for CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives)
"This class provides an overview of the concepts of CBRNE [Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives], and the types of health-related information that support planning, response, and recovery in CBRNE incidents. This self-paced course includes a review of related tools and resources from the National Library of Medicine."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2017-02-08
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Utility Failures Topic Collection
"Losing power or potable water after a critical incident can have serious and significant effects on both healthcare facilities and patients. Either situation could lead to facility evacuation, as the utilities are significantly interdependent within healthcare facilities. [...] The resources in this Topic Collection include lessons learned from recent disasters, case studies, and toolkits designed to help healthcare planners prepare to respond to, continue functioning during, and recover from post-disaster utility failures."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2017-02-06
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NCHS Data Brief: Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999-2015
"Deaths from drug overdose have been identified as a significant public health burden in the United States in recent years (1-4). This report uses data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) to highlight recent trends in drug overdose deaths, describing demographic and geographic patterns as well as the types of drugs involved."
National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); United States. Department of Health and Human Services
Hedegaard, Holly; Warner, Margaret, 1965-; Miniño, Arialdi M.
2017-02
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Learning More About the 2017-2022 Health Care Preparedness and Response Capabilities
From the web annotation: "This 59-minute webinar from TRACIE (Technical Resources, Assistance Center, Information Exchange) discusses the background and intent of the 2017-2022 Health Care Preparedness and Response Capabilities, a guidance to describe what the health care delivery system has to do to effectively prepare for and respond to emergencies that impact the public's health. Speakers provide an overview of the evolution of the capabilities, each capability, and what each means to participants; and discuss challenges and next steps."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2017-01-11
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Continuing Progress on the Opioid Epidemic: The Role of the Affordable Care Act
From the Document: "The United States is experiencing an unprecedented epidemic of opioid use disorder and overdose. In 2015, more than 33,000 Americans died of an overdose involving a prescription or illicit opioid, and more than 2 million individuals had an opioid use disorder. In partnership with state and local governments, healthcare professionals, and other key stakeholders, HHS [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] launched its Opioid Initiative in March 2015 and has taken significant steps to: 1) improve opioid prescribing practices; 2) increase the use of naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses; and 3) expand access to and the provision of medication-assisted treatment with methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone - in combination with appropriate psychosocial services. The Department has also continued to prioritize reducing stigma and advancing prevention, treatment, and parity for people needing care for mental health and substance use disorders."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2017-01-11
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Ebola Response Improvement Plan: Progress Report
"In response to the 2014-2016 Ebola Epidemic, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) asked a contractor to convene an outside expert panel to review the HHS Ebola response and provide recommendations on improving the Department's preparedness and response efforts. The expert panel released its findings in a report titled, 'Report of the Independent Panel on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Ebola Response', in June 2016. Shortly thereafter, the Department released the 'U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Ebola Response Improvement Plan (ERIP)', outlining how the expert panel's findings and recommendations from the aforementioned report would be addressed. HHS Operating and Staff Divisions (Op/StaffDiv) have invested effort and made progress on each of the distinct corrective actions as described below. Responsible Op/StaffDivs are in brackets at the end of each corrective action, with the designated lead marked with bold font. Each corrective action is followed by a description of the HHS response to date. In addition, lessons learned from the Ebola virus outbreak response implemented in the HHS response to the 2016 Zika virus outbreak are highlighted in the appropriate sections. The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response is pleased to provide this status report, outlining the progress toward addressing key recommendations made by the expert panel. In addition, the report provides a pathway for strengthening the planning and response to future outbreaks of Ebola virus and other emerging infectious diseases."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2017-01
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Recommendations for Assessment of Blood Donor Eligibility, Donor Deferral and Blood Product Management in Response to Ebola Virus: Guidance for Industry
From the introduction: "We, FDA, are notifying you, blood establishments that collect blood and blood components for transfusion or further manufacture, including Source Plasma, that we have determined Ebola virus to be a transfusion-transmitted infection (TTI) under Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 630.3(l). We are also providing you with recommendations for assessing blood donor eligibility, donor deferral and blood product management in the event that an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) with widespread transmission occurs in at least one country. This guidance document applies to Ebola virus (species Zaire ebolavirus). The recommendations in section III. of this guidance document apply to the routine collection of blood and blood components for transfusion or further manufacture, including Source Plasma. The collection of convalescent plasma from EVD survivors is addressed in section V. of this guidance document. This guidance finalizes the draft guidance entitled, 'Recommendations for Assessment of Blood Donor Suitability, Donor Deferral and Blood Product Management in Response to Ebola Virus,' dated December 2015."
United States. Food and Drug Administration; United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2017-01
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U.S. National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan for 2017-2020
"Viral hepatitis poses a serious threat to the health of millions of Americans from all walks of life. The release of the first Action Plan for the Prevention, Care, & Treatment of Viral Hepatitis in 2011 marked the beginning of a coordinated national response to viral hepatitis in the United States. In the five years since that time, federal and nonfederal stakeholder efforts have evolved and advanced in response to the growing threat of viral hepatitis to the health of Americans. Despite this progress, viral hepatitis remains a serious threat to the health of Americans. The number of new hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections has increased rapidly, prior progress in reducing new hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections has stalled, and hepatitis-related deaths have increased. We are missing key opportunities to prevent transmission, diagnose and treat infections, prevent serious disease, and - in many cases - cure people. [...] We have the knowledge and tools to save lives and win the fight against viral hepatitis. This National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan for 2017-2020 (Action Plan) uses this knowledge and these tools to prevent new infections, improve the lives of people living with viral hepatitis, and chart a course toward elimination of these public health threats. We can do so by aligning goals and sharing strategies among key partners, engaging stakeholders across all sectors, leveraging important advances, confronting challenges, and prioritizing our efforts to reach the populations most impacted."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2017-01
