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ArticleJournal of emergency management (Weston, Mass.)

Public health incident management: logistical and operational aspects of the 2009 initial outbreak of H1N1 influenza in Mexico.

Miguel A Cruz, Nicole M Hawk, Christopher Poulet, Jose Rovira, Edward N Rouse

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Article in Journal of emergency management (Weston, Mass.). The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Miguel A CruzOffice of Environmental Health Emergencies, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.
Nicole M HawkOffice of Public Health Preparedness and Response, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.
Christopher PouletDivision of Regional Operations, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Denver, Colorado.
Jose RoviraEmergency and Humanitarian Assistance, World Health Organization, Geneva, New York.
Edward N RouseOffice of Public Health Preparedness and Response, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia.

Funding

Intramural CDC HHS CC999999World Health Organization 001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hosting an international outbreak response team can pose a challenge to jurisdictions not familiar with incident management frameworks. Basic principles of team forming, organizing, and executing mission critical activities require simple and flexible communication that can be easily understood by the host country's public health leadership and international support agencies. Familiarity with incident command system principles before a public health emergency could save time and effort during the initial phases of the response and aid in operationalizing and sustaining complex field activities throughout the response. The 2009 initial outbreak of H1N1 in Mexico highlighted the importance of adequately organizing and managing limited resources and expertise using incident management principles. This case study describes logistical and operational aspects of the response and highlights challenges faced during this response that may be relevant to the organization of public health responses and incidents requiring international assistance and cooperation.

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Communication BarriersDisease OutbreaksInfluenza A Virus, H1N1 SubtypePatient Care TeamDisaster PlanningHumansInfluenza, HumanInternational AgenciesMedical MissionsMexicoPublic Health Administration

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PMID25779901
PMCPMC11190959

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