Emerging Infectious Disease for EDS Planning Workshop EID

Emerging Infectious Disease for EDS Planning Workshop

EID Planning Guidance for EDS At the municipal level, local public health departments play a prominent role in the prevention and mitigation of, and response to, infectious disease threats. A successful response to an infectious disease emergency requires the implementation of evidence-based protocols and procedures by authorities. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) is the lead public health agency responsible for protecting and improving the public’s health throughout the Commonwealth. In the event of an infectious disease emergency, known or emerging, MDPH will coordinate with partners at all levels of government and private sector to ensure a comprehensive and effective response. Local Public Health has a deliverable for the Budget Period 1 Supplemental to incorporate Emerging Infectious Disease (EID) planning into Emergency Dispensing Plans (EDS). To support that deliverable the Office of Preparedness and Emergency Preparedness has developed a tool for planning considerations and associated resources intended to support discussions relative to EDS Plans and the dispensing of Medical Counter Measures for EID.

Note/Disclaimer Although there a number of other considerations for EID, this workshop is focused solely on incorporating EID considerations into EDS Plans.

Planning Considerations for Local Public Health RELATIVE TO EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASE IN EDS OPERATIONS

Surveillance 1. What mechanism does your community utilize to monitor unusual infectious disease activity? 2. How would your community notify municipal and/or state authorities of unusual infectious disease activity? 3. What resources are available for questions about unusual disease activity

Surveillance Resources § The Immunization Program alerts and advisories (S 1) § MDPH Influenza Web Site (S 1 and S 3) § Infectious Disease Surveillance and Reporting (S 1, S 2, S 3) § MAVEN Training (S 1, S 2) A complete list of resources can be found at the end of your Participant handbook

Risk Communication 1. How will your community communicate prioritization strategies for vaccination use? 2. What materials/methods will be used to communicate vaccine or medication availability and allocation? 3. What resources are available for community members seeking additional information?

Risk Communication Resources § Infectious Disease Fact Sheets (RC 3) § MDPH Influenza Web Site (RC 2, RC 3) § Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) and translations (RC 3) § Public clinics listing (RC 3) § Risk Communication Training (RC 1, RC 2) § Advanced level PIO training (RC 2)

Vaccine Management 1. Cold chain storage capacity/plan 2. Disposal of Medical waste 3. Throughput plan 4. Privacy considerations (privacy screens etc. ) 5. Staffing considerations

Vaccine Management Resources § Emergency Dispensing Sites (EDS) Guidance Document, including NAPH (name, address and patient history) Medication Form & Algorithm (VM 1) § The Standards for Pediatric Immunization Practices (VM 5) § The Standards for Adult Immunization Practice (VM 5) § Immunization Program alerts and advisories (VM 5) § Vaccine Administration and Clinical Guidance (VM 1, VM 3, VM 4, VM 5) § Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan Template (VM 2)

Personal Protective Equipment 1. Does your community have a cache of PPE? 2. Who determines the need for PPE during dispensing operations? 3. Who in your community maintains the inventory of PPE? 4. Does your community’s EDS plan include training on PPE (JIT)?

Personal Protective Equipment Resources § Responsibilities of Local Infectious Disease Coordinator-Checklist (PPE 2) § Checklist for Use of Personal Protective Equipment (MDPH)-dated Nov 2005 (PPE 2)

Behavioral Health 1. Does your community’s EDS plan have a listing of behavioral health resources available in your community? 2. Has your community previously engaged in discussions with local behavioral health resources relative to EDS planning and the potential behavioral health needs associated with that plan?

Resources

EID Resource Documents § EID Resources Document § Responsibilities of Local Infectious Disease Coordinator-Checklist (PDF) § Checklist for Use of Personal Protective Equipment § Demobilization Check-Out (ICS 221) Form § CDC Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist These resources are available at the end of your Participant Workbook. Note: Some of the resources relate to EID planning in general and go beyond the scope of the workshop, which is focused on EID planning for EDS