martes, 11 de febrero de 2020

Disaster Lit® Database Daily Updates

Disaster Lit® Database Daily Updates

Disaster Information and Emergency Response



02/07/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Published: 2/7/2020. This three-page document aims to provide guidance about the environmental cleaning in non-healthcare facilities (e.g., rooms, public offices, transports, schools) where 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) confirmed cases have been before being admitted to hospital. It details cleaning options, cleaning approaches, and recommended personal protective equipment (PPE). (PDF)
02/05/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] (HHS ASPR). Published: 2/5/2020. Within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response is working with its partners to explore the development of new medical countermeasures and take other actions to enhance health security in response to the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak. Tabs link to pages about 2019-nCoV MCM Market Research Initiative; EZ BAA for Diagnostics; 2019 Novel Coronavirus Stakeholder Listening Session Transcript; Public Health Emergency Declaration; and CDC Information for Healthcare and Public Health Professionals. (Text)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Published: 2/2020. The aim of this four-page document is to support public health preparedness planning with regard to personal protective equipment (PPE) needs in healthcare settings where patients suspected or confirmed to have been infected with the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) are being treated. It provides a list of PPE estimated needs, and a table detailing minimum number of sets for the different case scenarios. (PDF)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Insecurity Insight. Published: 2/2020. This two-page document describes security risk management, which refers to the day-to-day management of security risks, and provides specific recommendations for security risk management for the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The recommendations provide specific security measures that foster an acceptance strategy/approach by drawing on and adhering to core humanitarian principles in order to address some of the security challenges currently faced by response actors, including healthcare workers, operating in the DRC. (PDF)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Insecurity Insight. Published: 2/2020. This two-page document provides practical recommendations for implementing appropriate security risk management measures in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to enable response actors, including healthcare workers, to effectively address security challenges related to the Ebola outbreak and the prolonged conflict in the area. It suggests that security risk management measures implemented in eastern DRC should adopt an approach that focuses on adherence to core humanitarian principles. (PDF)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Humanitarian Outcomes. Published: 2/2020. This 16-page guide explains the methodology of the Aid Worker Security Database (AWSD) and the data verification process. It provides information about the database, descriptive data, incident descriptive data, source category, and verified category. (PDF)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Insecurity Insight. Published: 2/2020. This four-page report identifies the contextual challenges relating to the presence and involvement of non-state armed groups in the Ebola emergency response areas of operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that have impacted both response actors’ security and their access to affected communities. It presents a security strategy, security risk management measures, and additional resources for the issue. (PDF)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Insecurity Insight. Published: 2/2020. This three-page report identifies a heightened risk of sexual violence and abuse against civilians and local healthcare workers in the Ebola-affected eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is important that organizations are appropriately prepared to respond to an incident of sexual violence against or abuse of a staff member. The report presents a security strategy, security risk management measures, and additional resources for the issue. (PDF)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Insecurity Insight. Published: 2/2020. This four-page report identifies the contextual challenges relating to community distrust and resistance to the Ebola emergency response areas of operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that have impacted both response actors’ security and their access to affected communities. It presents a security strategy, security risk management measures, and additional resources for the issue. (PDF)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Insecurity Insight. Published: 2/2020. This three-page report discusses the heightened risk of the abduction of healthcare workers responding to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Ebola response actors are encouraged to include the risk of abduction of healthcare workers and other national staff members in their security plans. The report presents a security strategy, security risk management measures, and additional resources for the issue. (PDF)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Insecurity Insight. Published: 2/2020. This three-page report identifies a heightened risk of arson attacks against healthcare facilities in the Ebola-affected areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with implications for response actors’ security and access to affected communities. It presents a security strategy, security risk management measures, and additional resources for the issue. (PDF)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress [Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences] (CSTS). Published: 2/2020. This one-page fact sheet provides information for healthcare personnel about taking care of themselves and encouraging others to practice self-care during a coronavirus or other infectious disease outbreak. It lists challenges for healthcare personnel during infectious disease outbreaks, and strategies for sustaining healthcare personnel well-being. It is one of a series of educational fact sheets that provide information and recommendations for healthcare personnel, families, businesses, and communities during this emerging infectious disease outbreak. (PDF)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress [Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences] (CSTS). Published: 2/2020. This two-page fact sheet discusses how the early stages of an emerging infectious disease outbreak such as the novel coronavirus may lead to significant and understandable emotional distress, even among those who have not been, and don’t know if they will be, directly exposed to the disease. It provides recommendations for promoting patients’ mental well-being during emerging infectious disease outbreaks. It is one of a series of educational fact sheets that provide information and recommendations for healthcare personnel, families, businesses, and communities during this emerging infectious disease outbreak. (PDF)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress [Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences] (CSTS). Published: 2/2020. This two-page fact sheet discusses how public health emergencies, such as the novel coronavirus (nCoV) and others involving a global pandemic, create numerous opportunities and challenges around public health communication, preparedness, and response, including for military personnel. It details the unique characteristics of military family life that may increase exposure to disease, and how to support the psychological well-being of patients. It is one of a series of educational fact sheets that provide information and recommendations for healthcare personnel, families, businesses, and communities during this emerging infectious disease outbreak. (PDF)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress [Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences] (CSTS). Published: 2/2020. This one-page fact sheet discusses the need for community members to be prepared for emerging public health threats, such as the novel coronavirus or other infectious disease outbreaks, through timely, accurate, and updated public health education information, which is best delivered using effective, ongoing risk communication. It details how leaders can enhance the ability of community members to manage the unique psychological stressors of emerging public health threats. It is one of a series of educational fact sheets that provide information and recommendations for healthcare personnel, families, businesses, and communities during this emerging infectious disease outbreak. (PDF)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress [Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences] (CSTS). Published: 2/2020. The first step in preventing undesirable psychological, emotional, and behavioral response to an emerging infectious disease outbreak such as the novel coronavirus is an effective public health program of risk assessment and communication, public health prevention, and consequence management. This three-page fact sheet details recommended steps in response to a pandemic flu outbreak in four phases: preparedness, early outbreak response, later response and recovery, and mental health intervention planning. It is one of a series of educational fact sheets that provide information and recommendations for healthcare personnel, families, businesses, and communities during this emerging infectious disease outbreak. (PDF)
02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress [Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences] (CSTS). Published: 2/2020. This one-page fact sheet describes how preparing for and responding to infectious outbreaks, such as the novel coronavirus (nCoV), is a shared responsibility involving government (local, state and federal) and the private sector, and provides points to be incorporated into workplace and business pandemic planning to sustain employee health, mental health, and productivity. It is one of a series of educational fact sheets that provide information and recommendations for healthcare personnel, families, businesses, and communities during this emerging infectious disease outbreak. (PDF)
08/01/2019 12:00 AM EDT

Source: Humanitarian Outcomes. Published: 8/2019. This one-page document presents the latest verified statistics on aid worker violence from the Humanitarian Outcomes' Aid Worker Security Database. This preview gives updated numbers and trends through 2018, which saw the second highest number of aid worker attacks on record. (PDF)

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