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ArticleAmerican journal of public health2017

Improvements in State and Local Planning for Mass Dispensing of Medical Countermeasures: The Technical Assistance Review Program, United States, 2007-2014.

Paul G Renard, Sara J Vagi, Chris M Reinold, Brenda L Silverman, Rachel N Avchen

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Paul G RenardPaul G. Renard Jr, Sara J. Vagi, Chris M. Reinold, Brenda L. Silverman, and Rachel N. Avchen are with the Division of State and Local Readiness, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. Rachel N. Avchen is also a guest editor for this supplement issue.
Sara J VagiPaul G. Renard Jr, Sara J. Vagi, Chris M. Reinold, Brenda L. Silverman, and Rachel N. Avchen are with the Division of State and Local Readiness, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. Rachel N. Avchen is also a guest editor for this supplement issue.
Chris M ReinoldPaul G. Renard Jr, Sara J. Vagi, Chris M. Reinold, Brenda L. Silverman, and Rachel N. Avchen are with the Division of State and Local Readiness, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. Rachel N. Avchen is also a guest editor for this supplement issue.
Brenda L SilvermanPaul G. Renard Jr, Sara J. Vagi, Chris M. Reinold, Brenda L. Silverman, and Rachel N. Avchen are with the Division of State and Local Readiness, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. Rachel N. Avchen is also a guest editor for this supplement issue.
Rachel N AvchenPaul G. Renard Jr, Sara J. Vagi, Chris M. Reinold, Brenda L. Silverman, and Rachel N. Avchen are with the Division of State and Local Readiness, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. Rachel N. Avchen is also a guest editor for this supplement issue.

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Abstract

objectivesTo evaluate and describe outcomes of state and local medical countermeasure preparedness planning, which is critical to ensure rapid distribution and dispensing of a broad spectrum of life-saving medical assets during a public health emergency.

methodsWe used 2007 to 2014 state and local data collected from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Technical Assistance Review. We calculated descriptive statistics from 50 states and 72 local Cities Readiness Initiative jurisdictions that participated in the Technical Assistance Review annually.

resultsFrom 2007 to 2014, the average overall Technical Assistance Review score increased by 13% for states and 41% for Cities Readiness Initiative jurisdictions. In 2014, nearly half of states achieved the maximum possible overall score (100), and 94% of local Cities Readiness Initiative jurisdictions achieved a score of 90 or more.

conclusionsDespite challenges, effective and timely medical countermeasure distribution and dispensing is possible with appropriate planning, staff, and resources. However, vigilance in training, exercising, and improving plans from lessons learned in a sustained, coordinated way is critical to ensure continued public health preparedness success.

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Public Health AdministrationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.CitiesCivil DefenseCommunity NetworksDisaster PlanningEmergency Medical ServicesHumansProgram EvaluationState GovernmentUnited States

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PMID28892441
PMCPMC5594398

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