02/13/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action (ALNAP). Published: 2/13/2019. This 40-page Lessons Paper reviews relevant grey and published literature to draw lessons from previous humanitarian responses following any type of earthquake, provided it occurred on dry land. The lessons originate from past humanitarian responses across sectors. The goal of this paper is to improve humanitarian programming by drawing on the experiences of previous comparable disasters and highlighting the specific features that should be included in future humanitarian responses to earthquakes. (PDF)
02/05/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense. Published: 2/5/2019. The Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense held this all-day meeting to get a better understanding of the responsibilities and requirements for federal biodefense efforts that are unique to the U.S. Department of Defense. Panelists discussed the role of the department in implementing the National Biodefense Strategy, and participants shared their experiences regarding the current threat environment, research and development programs, and the department's biodefense policies. (Video or Multimedia)
02/01/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Published: 2/2019. In a health crisis, effective communication can help to prevent or reduce the spread of disease, and guide those affected toward health services and treatment. This 32-page manual provides tips for media practitioners on how to help audiences during health emergencies. It addresses the public health emergencies that start relatively quickly: rapid onset public health emergencies. This publication was created by BBC Media Action for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. (PDF)
01/29/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF). Published: 1/29/2019. This one-hour, seven-minute panel discussion describes efforts to contain the current Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and explores the evolving medical approaches to fighting the Ebola virus, the initiation of a randomized controlled trial testing treatment options, and the unique ethical and logistical considerations this outbreak presents. Panelists discuss how community outreach, the core of an effective intervention, is hampered by security concerns. (Video or Multimedia)
01/24/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: Collaborative on Health and the Environment (CHE). Published: 1/24/2019. This one-hour webinar is the first in a three-part series on climate change, toxic hazards, and how to prepare to protect public health before, during, and after a superstorm or flood. Speakers focus on how individuals and communities can prepare before calamity hits a community, and describe a range of potential exposures to mixtures of toxic chemicals in water, air, and industrial sources that may be encountered during climate disasters, and how to prepare to avoid them. (Video or Multimedia)
01/10/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act] National Network. Published: 1/10/2019. This one-hour, 35-minute webinar outlines the American Red Cross Disability Integration program that is rolled out across the U.S. to Red Cross regions and divisions. Current disaster relief operational successes, such as the video relay phone installations and sensory kit distribution, are discussed, along with the challenges that arise during relief operations. Best practices, such as daily stakeholder calls and state disability integration coordinators, are also discussed to assist participants to plan for disaster relief operations. (Video or Multimedia)
12/13/2018 12:00 AM EST
Source: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO). Published: 12/13/2018. The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hosted this 57-minute webinar on evidence-based practices that prevent infectious diseases related to the opioid epidemic. CDC, the State of Vermont, and local representatives share their perspectives on policy levers and partnerships for implementing syringe services programs (SSPs) and building linkages to treatment for substance misuse. (Video or Multimedia)
12/01/2018 12:00 AM EST
Source: Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (IL EMSC). Published: 12/2018. The purpose of this educational module is to provide education and resources that can assist providers in identifying the needs of pediatric patients before, during, and after decontamination. The course is designed to build on existing knowledge regarding general decontamination procedures, and outline specific pediatric components that should be incorporated into an organization’s decontamination plans in order to address the needs of children. (Video or Multimedia)
11/08/2018 12:00 AM EST
Source: ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act] National Network. Published: 11/8/2018. This one-hour, eight-minute webinar reviews new legislation, crafted by inclusive disability disaster advocates with U.S. Senate leaders, led by Sen. Bob Casey. The legislation focuses on analyzing the responses to disasters of the past five years and determining how best to include individuals with disabilities and those who are aging in the preparation, response, and recovery process from the start. Protection of civil rights and ensuring the voices of on-the-ground stakeholders are key components of the legislation. (Video or Multimedia)
09/01/2018 12:00 AM EDT
Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 9/2018. This five-module course is aimed at providing World Health Organization member states with an introductory set of self-use learning materials on risk communication for epidemics, pandemics, and other health emergencies. Module topics are Introduction, Risk Communication 101, Risk Communication Capacities, Tools, and Course Exercises. (Text)
03/13/2018 12:00 AM EDT
Source: Collaborative on Health and the Environment (CHE). Published: 3/13/2018. Speakers in this one-hour, two-minute webinar describe the range of toxic exposures and mixtures of chemicals that may be encountered during climate disasters from water, air, and industrial sources. They discuss community prevention plans and policies that can help protect human and environmental health when the next disaster strikes, and how community climate change mitigation plans can anticipate potential risks during weather-related crises. (Video or Multimedia)
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