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Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now, Required by Section 805 of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act, Public Law 112-144
"Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) was passed in 2012 as part of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA). It addresses the public health threat of antibacterial drug resistance by stimulating the development and approval of new antibacterial and antifungal drugs. [...] This report describes the progress made in facilitating the development and approval of new antibacterial drugs and implementing stewardship programs to ensure their judicious use, and it assesses the incentives available under GAIN five years following enactment."
United States. Food and Drug Administration; United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2017?
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The Exchange, Issue 4, 2017
"In this issue of the ASPR TRACIE [Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange] newsletter, we highlight articles on disaster behavioral health from the federal, state, and local perspectives. We hope that the information and real-life experiences shared by subject matter experts complement your existing efforts, or 'toolbox,' help raise awareness, and advance survivor, responder, and your own personal adaptive skills."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2017
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2017 Hurricane Season: Medical Reserve Corps Activity Overview
"The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season produced 17 named storms of which 10 became hurricanes, including six major hurricanes (Category 3, 4, or 5). Three of those major hurricanes made landfall in the U.S. and its territories - Harvey, Irma, and Maria - affecting roughly 25.8 million people. Federal, territory, state, and local government and non-governmental partners have worked tirelessly since the hurricane season began to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the storms. Approximately 100 Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units in nearly all regions of the country stepped forward to assist in these efforts. Key MRC preparedness and response activities included, but were not limited to:[1] Behavioral health, medical, supportive care at shelters and clinics; [2] Dialysis support; [3] Veterinary transport and care; [4] Support services to call centers and reception/evacuation centers; [5] Emergency Operations Center (EOC) support; [6] Emergency communications support; [7] Patient movement support; [8] Commodity distribution support operations (e.g., water, food, mosquito repellant); [9] Community education and outreach (e.g., vector control, sanitation, hand hygiene); [10] Evacuee support (e.g., disaster assistance services center support); [11] Recovery support (e.g., disaster case management; first responder vaccinations; donations management) To gather data for this summary report, MRC Program staff compiled and reviewed all self-reported MRC unit activities for the period of August 24, 2017 - March 31, 2018. It is important to note that at the time of writing this report, units are still engaged in recovery activities and those activities may not yet be captured.It is the intent of this report to give an overview of the MRC network's actions during the peak activity of these hurricane events. Due to the local nature of the MRC, a true accounting of all of the events and activities is difficult at the Federal level."
Medical Reserve Corps; United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2017
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Framework for Guiding Funding Decisions About Proposed Research Involving Enhanced Potential Pandemic Pathogens
From the Purpose and Principles: "Research involving potential pandemic pathogens (PPPs) is essential to protecting global health and security. However, there are biosafety and biosecurity risks associated with undertaking such research that must be adequately considered and appropriately mitigated in order to help safely realize the potential benefits. The HHS [Health and Human Services] Framework for Guiding Funding Decisions about Proposed Research Involving Enhanced Potential Pandemic Pathogens (HHS P3CO Framework) is intended to guide HHS funding decisions on individual proposed research that is reasonably anticipated to create, transfer, or use enhanced PPPs."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2017
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Emergency Use Authorization of Medical Products and Related Authorities: Guidance for Industry and Other Stakeholders
"This guidance explains FDA's [Food and Drug Administration] general recommendations and procedures applicable to the authorization of the emergency use of certain medical products under sections 564, 564A, and 564B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) as amended or added by the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013 (PAHPRA). The provisions in PAHPRA, described in section II of this guidance, include key legal authorities to sustain and strengthen national preparedness for public health, military, and domestic emergencies involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) agents, including emerging infectious disease threats such as pandemic influenza. PAHPRA clarifies and enhances FDA's authority to support emergency preparedness and response and foster the development and availability of medical products for use in these emergencies. These medical products, also referred to as 'medical countermeasures' or 'MCMs,' include drugs (e.g., antivirals and antidotes), biological products (e.g., vaccines, blood products, and biological therapeutics), and devices (e.g., 'in vitro' diagnostics and personal protective equipment)."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; United States. Food and Drug Administration
2017-01
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2017 Annual Report of the Federal Select Agent Program
"This report summarizes calendar year 2017 data for the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP) and marks the program's third annual effort towards communicating operational metrics to further public understanding of FSAP. FSAP will continue to publish a similar report annually."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); United States. Department of Agriculture
2017
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Antibiotic Use in the United States: Progress and Opportunities
"Antibiotics are powerful drugs that have transformed health care around the world--making once deadly diseases treatable and saving millions of lives. Antibiotics are the foundation of modern medicine. We rely on antibiotics to treat people with the most serious infections, such as pneumonia or sepsis (a complication caused by the body's overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection), and those at high risk for developing infections."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2017
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National Strategy for Suicide Prevention Implementation Assessment Report
From the Preface: "Suicide in the United States is continuing to increase. Over 44,000 Americans died by suicide in 2015, and both the rate of suicide and the numbers of Americans who have died by suicide has increased annually over the last decade. Overall, suicide rates increased 28 percent from 2000 to 2015 [....] In addition, presentations to Emergency Departments because of suicidal ideation have been increasing at a rate of 12 percent annually (Owens et al., 2017). This has occurred despite the 2012 publication of a revised 'National Strategy for Suicide Prevention', despite a steady increase in knowledge about suicide prevention, and despite unprecedented levels of suicide prevention activity. This report concludes that despite this increasing level of activity, efforts to implement all that we know about suicide prevention as part of a comprehensive approach that seeks to prevent suicide across the lifespan (including adults as well as youth) have been rare. The report attempts to provide a snapshot of recent efforts to implement the goals and objectives of the 'National Strategy for Suicide Prevention' and makes suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of these implementation efforts."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
2017
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Pandemic Influenza Plan: 2017 Update
"In 2005, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) developed the HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan to prevent, control, and mitigate the effects of influenza viruses that pose high risk to humans. Influenza viruses, of which there are many types, can cause rapid, widespread disease and death. Pandemic influenza outbreaks in the 20th Century alone left tens of millions of people dead in their wake and cost hundreds of billions of dollars in lost lives, wages, productivity and economic devastation. Influenza viruses with pandemic potential require the rapid development, production and availability of medical countermeasures (MCMs) such as vaccines, diagnostics and antiviral drugs to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, as well as additional preparedness and response efforts beyond medical countermeasures. HHS has made substantial progress in pandemic influenza preparedness since the 2005 Plan was released. In the current document, HHS reviews that progress, highlighting both the successes and remaining gaps in our preparedness and response activities for pandemic influenza. Most significantly, HHS efforts in pandemic influenza preparedness now are closely aligned with seasonal influenza activities, harnessing expanded surveillance, laboratory, vaccine, and antiviral drug resistance monitoring capacity. These activities are linked to efforts to communicate protective measures to the public and to help the health care system manage the demands of seasonal and potential pandemic influenza. Research across all these areas, and increased global capacity to diagnose and type the influenza viruses encountered outside the United States, contribute to domestic preparedness against pandemic influenza."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2017?
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Postmarket Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff
"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing this guidance to inform industry and FDA staff of the Agency's recommendations for managing postmarket cybersecurity vulnerabilities for marketed and distributed medical devices. In addition to the specific recommendations contained in this guidance, manufacturers are encouraged to address cybersecurity throughout the product lifecycle, including during the design, development, production, distribution, deployment and maintenance of the device. A growing number of medical devices are designed to be networked to facilitate patient care. Networked medical devices, like other networked computer systems, incorporate software that may be vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. The exploitation of vulnerabilities may represent a risk to health and typically requires continual maintenance throughout the product life cycle to assure an adequate degree of protection against such exploits. Proactively addressing cybersecurity risks in medical devices reduces the overall risk to health."
United States. Food and Drug Administration; United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2016-12-28
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Quick Reference: Radiation Risk Information for Responders Following a Nuclear Detonation
"This document supports the 'Planning Guidance for Response to a Nuclear Detonation' and was designed to provide responders with specific guidance and recommendations about the radiation risk associated with responding to an improvised nuclear device (IND) event, in order for them to protect themselves from the IND effects. It is intended to be part of preparation training with the 'Health and Safety Planning Guide For Planners and Supervisors For Protecting First Responders Following A Nuclear Detonation'. This provides basic information responders will need for the first 24 -72 hours after an extreme event -- a nuclear detonation. These guidelines are not designed to apply to other, less extreme, radiological events. Specific information/training should be sought for those. Some of this guidance will be counterintuitive to those trained in emergency response; however, it is critical that responders remain as safe and healthy as possible, not only for their own safety, but also to remain available for the ongoing mission of saving lives. Responders involved in an IND event need to be prepared to see numerous victims with serious traumatic injuries and illness including: severe burns, blindness, deafness, amputations, radiation sickness, etc."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; United States. Department of Energy; United States. Department of Health and Human Services . . .
2016-12
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Hospital Surge Capacity and Immediate Bed Availability: Topic Collection
"Hospitals and healthcare coalitions are faced with challenges that multiply after natural or human-caused events or disasters. Surge planning-and immediate bed availability in particular-are critical components of every healthcare facility's emergency plan and response ability. These resources highlight recent case studies, lessons learned, tools, and promising practices for planning and improving capabilities for a surge event."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2016-11-09
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2017-2022 Health Care Preparedness and Response Capabilities
"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) leads the country in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the adverse health effects of emergencies and disasters. This is accomplished by supporting the nation's ability to withstand adversity, strengthening health and emergency response systems, and enhancing national health security. ASPR's Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) enables the health care delivery system to save lives during emergencies and disaster events that exceed the day-to-day capacity and capability of existing health and emergency response systems. HPP is the only source of federal funding for health care delivery system readiness, intended to improve patient outcomes, minimize the need for federal and supplemental state resources during emergencies, and enable rapid recovery. HPP prepares the health care delivery system to save lives through the development of health care coalitions (HCCs) that incentivize diverse and often competitive health care organizations with differing priorities and objectives to work together. ASPR developed the '2017-2022 Health Care Preparedness and Response Capabilities' guidance to describe what the health care delivery system, including HCCs, hospitals, and emergency medical services (EMS), have to do to effectively prepare for and respond to emergencies that impact the public's health. Each jurisdiction, including emergency management organizations and public health agencies, provides key support to the health care delivery system."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2016-11
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Department of Health and Human Services Disaster Behavioral Health Concept of Operations (Updated November 2016)
From the Introduction: "This Concept of Operations plan (CONOPS) describes the conceptual framework and coordination for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) federal-level behavioral health preparedness, response, and recovery for disasters and public health emergencies. The plan describes how HHS prepares for the behavioral health effects of a public health and medical emergency or disaster and transitions from normal day-to-day operations to coordinated department-wide response and recovery activities. The CONOPS is consistent with the National Preparedness Goal (NPG), the National Response Framework (NRF), and the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF). It supports the goals and objectives of the National Health Security Strategy (NHSS). The document explains how the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) coordinates HHS-wide response and recovery activities through the ASPR Incident Management structure--the Emergency Management Group (EMG)--on behalf of the Secretary in concert with the specific authorities and responsibilities of HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and HHS Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs). The document intentionally differs from traditional CONOPS format and includes conceptual language to frame disaster behavioral health in addition to discussion of federal disaster behavioral health operational response and recovery. A main aim of this CONOPS is to improve coordination of federal preparedness, response, and recovery efforts concerning behavioral health in a manner consistent with--and supportive of--state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) efforts."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2016-11
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Federal Patient Movement: NDMS Definitive Care Program Fact Sheet
"When a state requests Federal support to move patients, the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as the lead federal
agency, will implement the patient movement system, which is
comprised of five functions: patient evacuation (to include patient
reception and management), medical regulating, en-route medical
care, patient tracking, and re-entry. [...] Definitive care is provided by a network of approximately 1800 to 2000 civilian hospitals nationwide
that have signed agreements with the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) to accept patients
during a disaster or public health emergency."
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
2016-10-27
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Federal Patient Movement Overview Fact Sheet
"When a state requests federal support to move patients, the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as the lead
federal agency for Emergency Support Function #8, Public Health
and Medical Services, will implement the patient movement
system, which is comprised of five functions: patient evacuation
(to include patient reception and management), medical
regulating, en-route medical care, patient tracking, and re-entry."
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
2016-10-27
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Provider and Supplier Types Covered by the CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule
From the Document, "There are 17 specific provider and supplier types affected by the newly released Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Emergency Preparedness Rule. ASPR [Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response] TRACIE [Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange] developed the following definitions based on information gleaned from numerous sources to provide a general description of each type. These definitions should not be interpreted as regulatory or interpretive guidance, but used for general informational and awareness purposes only. Listed alphabetically, facilities are also categorized based on whether they are inpatient or outpatient, as outpatient providers are not required to provide subsistence needs for staff and patients."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2016-10-18
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Hazard Vulnerability Analysis/Risk Assessment Topic Collection
"Hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA) and risk assessment are systematic approaches to identifying hazards or risks that are most likely to have an impact on a healthcare facility and the surrounding community. Multiple tools and resources are available to help healthcare organizations and public health departments prioritize their planning efforts based on these identified hazards."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2016-10-11
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Health Care and Public Health Cyber Threat Information Sharing: Objective I & II
From the Introduction: "In an effort to determine the needs for cybersecurity threat information (CTI) sharing in the Healthcare and Public Healthcare sector ('the Sector'), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a grant to Harris Health System ('CTI Sharing Grant'). The CTI Sharing Grant is HHS' first step in selecting a strategy that will enable organizations to collaborate in the information sharing process within the private sector and between the private sector and government. [...] The first objective was to gain an understanding of the Sector's CTI needs and gaps, including obtaining input from members of each of the healthcare sub-sectors. [...] The second objective of this award was to increase organizational capacity and develop a strategy to expand cybersecurity threat information sharing in the Sector."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2016-09-30
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Tips for Retaining and Caring for Staff After a Disaster
"When disasters strike, the ripple effects are 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. Healthcare providers and staff who maintain facility operations are no exception, and yet they are a critical component of the response phase and expected to care not only for their own loved ones, but community members and the facility, too. Leadership plays a vital role in ensuring staff feel cared for and safe. Remind your team that their jobs are important and secure. Provide regular and clear communication regarding how leadership is working to continue and restore operations. This tip sheet assumes that a facility is operational after an event and that certain pre-planning and continuity of operations considerations are already in place. Here we share general promising practices--categorized by immediate and short-term needs--for facility executives to consider when trying to retain and care for staff after a disaster."
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
2016-09-19
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Superstorm Sandy Block Grants: Funds Benefited States' Reconstruction and Social Service Efforts, Though ACF's Guidance Could Be Improved
"Five States received almost $475 million in Social Services Block Grant funding to help cover social service and reconstruction expenses resulting directly from Superstorm Sandy. When Congress made funds available to States to help pay for their Superstorm Sandy-related expenses, it noted that such funds were 'susceptible to significant improper payments.' Therefore, the Office of Management and Budget instructed Federal agencies to establish additional oversight of the funds. This evaluation examined States' experiences using Superstorm Sandy Social Service Block Grant (Sandy SSBG) funds and Administration for Children and Families (ACF) oversight of these funds."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Inspector General
Murrin, Suzanne
2016-09
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United States Government Zika Virus Disease Contingency Response Plan
"This plan outlines the operational response activities for the U.S. Government (USG) if confirmed local transmission or widespread transmission of Zika virus disease occurs in the United States (including the tribal areas, territories and affiliated Pacific Islands) and the President determines enhanced Federal government unity of effort is required. Planning is based on the HHS Zika Virus Disease Domestic Preparedness and Response Goals and Objectives, the CDC Zika Virus Action Plan, the CDC Interim Response Plan and the (Draft) Biological Incident Annex to the Response and Recovery Federal Interagency Operational Plans. This document is designed to complement and not repeat the actions already outlined in these foundational documents."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2016-09
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The Exchange, Issue 1, 2016
"This newsletter will provide insightful articles from experts and those in the field on the most pressing healthcare system and emergency preparedness issues, promising practices, and lessons learned. This year's theme is 'Critical Issues in Healthcare System Preparedness'; the first issue focuses on Crisis Standards of Care (CSC)."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2016-09
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Zika Virus Planning Considerations for Healthcare Facilities and Coalitions
From the Document, "The intent of this document is to highlight some of the anticipated hospital and healthcare system planning issues essential to caring for suspect Zika cases, complicated Zika cases, pregnancies associated with Zika virus infection, and children born to Zika-infected mothers who have birth defects that may be associated with Zika virus infection. This document will be best utilized in conjunction with appropriate education for providers on recognition and treatment of Zika virus and its complications, and information for the public regarding prevention and recognition of Zika virus infection. This document addresses diagnostic and acute care needs; the long term consequences and management of children and families with Zika-related complications will involve ongoing, specialized inpatient and outpatient resources. Hospitals and healthcare facilities should consider the following issues when developing a Zika virus plan and responding to potential or confirmed Zika virus cases. Sporadic travel-associated cases in a community may require a nominal response by a healthcare coalition (HCC) but sustained local transmission of cases will require enhanced coordination activities between public health and the healthcare system."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2016-08-25
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Environmental Assessment for Investigational Use of 'Aedes Aegypti' OX513A: In Support of a Proposed Field Trial of Genetically Engineered (GE) Male 'Ae. aegypti' Mosquitoes of the Line OX513A in Key Haven, Monroe County, Florida under an Investigational New Animal Drug Exemption
"Oxitec Ltd. ('Oxitec') has developed a mosquito control program which is an adaptation of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), a methodology that has successfully controlled several insect species in different countries over the last 50 years using radiation based sterilization. The Oxitec mosquito control program involves the repeated controlled release of genetically engineered (GE) male 'Aedes aegypti' mosquitoes (line OX513A), expressing a conditional lethality trait and a fluorescent marker. The line was first constructed in 2002, and a publication about it was published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal in 2007 (Phuc et al. 2007). This line has been characterized for over 10 years. Male OX513A mosquitoes mate with the wild females of their own species only, leading to a reduction in the population of the local population of 'Ae. aegypti'. Male mosquitoes do not bite humans or animals and therefore are unable to transmit or vector viruses or other saliva constituents. Oxitec mosquitoes can be used in two ways: to reduce the 'Ae. aegypti' population in an area, and/or to prevent its recurrence once control in the area has been achieved. The purpose of this proposed investigational field trial is to evaluate the mating ability of released OX513A mosquitoes with local wild-type 'Ae. aegypti' females, to assess the survival of the resultant progeny in order to estimate mortality related to inheritance of the #OX513 recombinant DNA (rDNA) construct, and to determine the efficacy of sustained releases of OX513A mosquitoes for the suppression of a local population of 'Ae. aegypti' in the defined release area in the Florida Keys, specifically an area known as Key Haven, in Monroe County, which is within the jurisdiction of the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District for mosquito control."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; United States. Food and Drug Administration; Center for Veterinary Medicine (U.S.)
2016-08-05
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Finding of No Significant Impact: In Support of a Proposed Field Trial of Genetically Engineered (GE) Male Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes of the Line OX513a in Key Haven, Monroe County, Florida under an Investigational New Animal Drug Exemption
"Oxitec, Ltd. (Oxitec, the sponsor) has provided data and information to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM, we) for its proposed field trial of genetically engineered (GE) male 'Aedes aegypti' mosquitoes of the line OX513A, under an investigational new animal drug (INAD) exemption (21 CFR 511.1(b)). 'Ae. aegypti' is a vector for human diseases including those associated with Zika, dengue, and chikungunya viruses. OX513A have been genetically engineered to express a gene that encodes a conditional or repressible lethality trait (also known as selflimiting) and a red fluorescent marker protein to aid in their identification. The proposed investigational field trial would be carried out in Key Haven, Monroe County, Florida under Oxitec's supervision in conjunction with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD)."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; United States. Food and Drug Administration; Center for Veterinary Medicine (U.S.)
2016-08-05
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Community Response to Viral Hepatitis: Contributions Toward Achieving the Goals of the Viral Hepatitis Action Plan
"Millions of Americans from all walks of life are at-risk for or living with viral hepatitis. An estimated 3.5 million people are living with hepatitis C (HCV), the most-common type of viral hepatitis. An estimated 850,000 people are living with hepatitis B virus(HBV). Viral hepatitis is a silent and deadly disease. Hepatitis B and C often have no symptoms. So, many people do not know that they have the virus. Meanwhile, the virus is damaging their liver and they remain at risk for transmitting the virus to others. We are losing ground in the battle against viral hepatitis. Hepatitis C kills more Americans than all 60 other reportable infectious diseases. New cases of hepatitis have increased because of the opioid epidemic that is gripping communities across the United States. New hepatitis C infections increased more than 250% between 2010 and 2014. After decades of declines in hepatitis B cases, progress on hepatitis B prevention has stalled and in some areas new cases have increased."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2016-08
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Healthcare Organization and Hospital Discussion Guide for Cybersecurity
From the Document: "The 'Cybersecurity Discussion Guide' is intended to help participants identify issues, strengths, and weaknesses associated with response capabilities, communication and information sharing for their healthcare organization or hospital when responding to a cybersecurity incident, and prevention planning. Moreover, the 'Cybersecurity Discussion Guide' provides insight into the healthcare organization's or hospital's response to a public health emergency, including communicating and coordinating with other agencies, departments, or organizations. It also provides a catalyst for developing strategies to address the issues and weaknesses identified during the discussion-based exercise."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2016-08
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Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP): Hurricane Ike 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 Hurricane Ike from September 12, 2008 to December 15, 2008."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2016-08
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Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP): Superstorm Sandy 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 Superstorm Sandy for New Jersey and New York through October 30, 2013."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
2016-08
