Defending the safety of our food supply through education
FPE is collaborative multi-institution public and private partnership within the DHS National Center for Food Protection and Defense. Resources are provided to enhance our nation's intellectual capacity to prepare for, protect, respond to and recover from incidences of intentional contamination of our food supply.
Occupation(s): Physicians.
This awareness level satellite broadcast program provides viewers with information concerning the risks of agro-terrorism and recent changes in food production designed to increase food safety at the state and national level. Bruce L. Akey, BS, MS, DVM, Assistant Director of Animal Industry and Assistant Veterinarian for the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets shares his expertise relating to the issues surrounding the susceptibility of our food sources to agro-terrorism.
Author: Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online
URL: http://media1.acs.albany.edu:8080/ramgen/cellar/sph/food_terrorism/foodterrorism.rm
Behavioral Health in Terrorism and Disasters examines the impact of disasters and terrorism on optimal human function in family, community and occupational roles. Terrorism is a new reality for Americans and terrorism is psychological by design. This course examines the goals of terrorism and the deep and enduring psychological impact from encounter with disaster stressors. The range of human response across multiple dimensions is highlighted with a special focus on the propensity for resilience and recovery. Early intervention for both survivors and responders, with emphasis on the application of psychological first aid, is emphasized. Psychosocial issues of special populations and culturally competent response are highlighted.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/publichealthplanet/events/institute/home
Video presentation on chemical agents of opportunity, toxic chemical & toxic Industrial materials, means of use of chemical agents to create harm, & Impacts upon public health, as well as behavioral health.
Author: Alabama Department of Public Health
Format: Online Video
URL: http://streamer.state.ak.us:8080/ramgen/hss/dph/phtn/ChemAgents9-2-04.rm
Video presentation on history of epidemics, Including foodborne Illness epidemics, ecologically-originated Infectious disease agents, strategies for preventing future outbreaks, & emerging Infectious diseases that could be considered bioterrorism threats.
Author: Alabama Department of Public Health
Format: Online Video
URL: http://streamer.state.ak.us:8080/ramgen/hss/dph/phtn/EmergingInfectious8-26-04.rm
This course focuses on public health preparedness and response related to food system biosecurity. Examines the current status of the food production and processing industries of the U.S. and the impact of ongoing changes on the ability of the food system to respond to threats; whether naturally occurring, accidental or intentional. A systems approach to biosecurity is presented along with several models for systematic evaluation of vulnerabilities (including HACCP and ORM) and the effect of these systems on the health of the community. Problem solving frameworks will be applied to the food and agricultural industries including a public health model, Haddon's Matrix; policy, educational and engineering intervention techniques; and safety and industrial hygiene hierarchies. The role of risk communication and preparedness planning is discussed including the importance of test exercises and contingency planning.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: Online
URL: http://safety.coafes.umn.edu/pubh7211/index.html
This course is intended for health care workers in a hospital environment who may potentially have contact with a contaminated patient.
Author: Iowa Department of Public Health - Upper Midwest Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online
This course is intended for health care workers in a hospital environment who may need to respond to an incident involving a contaminated patient on the operations level.
Author: Iowa Department of Public Health - Upper Midwest Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online
Provides insights into educating kids about terrorism or disaster events. Includes footnotes on research in this area.
Author: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Format: Online
URL: http://www.fema.gov/kids/terrism.htm
Video presentation on hypothetical news conference scenario with a public health communicator, a journalist, & featuring risk communication specialist, Dr. Vincent Covello. Offers tips, Insight & examples for public health communicators.
Author: Alabama Department of Public Health
Format: Online Video
URL: http://streamer.state.ak.us:8080/ramgen/hss/dph/phtn/SARS29-1-04.rm
Concern over the intentional release of infectious disease agents as weapons of bioterrorism has led to an increased emphasis on the role of public health in disaster preparedness. However, public health agencies have always had a critical role in responding to public health emergencies from outbreaks of infectious diseases to natural disasters such as floods and tornadoes. Because local and state public health agencies have limited resources in terms of staff and budgets, the occurrence of an intentional or natural disaster can place a great burden on a community's public health resources. This course will explore the role of public health in disaster preparedness and how public health agencies plan for managing the crisis, providing surge capacity to maintain public health functions and recovery from diverted resources.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/publichealthplanet/events/institute/home
The term "risk communication" refers to a body of knowledge and a set of practical skills that can be used by public health professionals in characterizing and managing issues, disseminating information and communicating effectively in crisis or emergency situations. Principles of risk communication are derived from social science research, psychological research and theory, communication theory and the accumulated experience of professionals who have addressed real-world public health communications issues on a day-to-day basis. This course examines key concepts of risk communication theory as well as their practical application to the collection and sharing of information in support of individual and community decision-making about public health issues. The course includes the application of risk communication principles to routine, ongoing public health issues as well as those that arise out of an emergency or crisis.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/publichealthplanet/events/institute/home
This audio tutorial presentation by Dr. Fred Angulo, Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases Branch, Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases, US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, gives the viewer an introduction to the public health burden of foodborne disease.
Author: North Carolina Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.sph.unc.edu/nccphp/training/foodborne/certificate.htm
This course will provide learners with proficiency in applying principles and tools of emergency and disaster management to public health emergencies, including bioterrorism events and threats. Included will be analysis of public health roles In emergencies, timelines for event response, familiarity with equipment & discussions of Incident command procedures.
Author: Iowa Department of Public Health - Upper Midwest Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online
Report on the status of disaster & bioterrorism preparedness of America?s public health system.
Author: Trust for America's Health
Format: PDF file
URL: http://healthyamericans.org/reports/bioterror05/bioterror05Report.pdf
This course is intended for health practitioners who need to increase their ability to effectively communicate with the public media, health care providers and response community during a public health emergency - in particular, during a bioterrorism event.
Author: Iowa Department of Public Health - Upper Midwest Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online
Maintaining healthy livestock in Iowa, identifying threats, and protecting the public's health are critical. Farmers, veterinarians, laboratorians, medical and other public health professionals all play important roles in this effort. Dr. Radford Davis will discuss trends in human and animal diseases, zoonotic agents of bioterrorism and preparedness resources. Dr. Michael Pentella will provide information about the roles of laboratory personnel in the detection and confirmation of agents that pose a threat to the industry and the health of the public. He will address Avian Influenza more specifically.
Author: The Upper Midwest Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online
URL: http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/icphp/ed_training/ttt/
This course will provide learners with proficiency in describing the public health role, and their own level of participation, in emergency responses for a range of contingencies that might arise. Included will be differentiation of types of disasters, examination of vulnerability & risk, & the roles of public health personnel In preparedness & response.
Author: Iowa Department of Public Health - Upper Midwest Center for Public Health Preparedness
Format: Online
Many of the people exposed to hazards during emergency situations, including intentional terrorism and unintentional disasters, are workers. When workers are incorporated into plans for avoiding or coping with terrorism or other emergencies, they are better positioned to minimize their injuries and illnesses should an incident occur. Workers have important roles in prevention of, preparedness for, and response to emergency situations. Participants in this course will study basic concepts on workers' roles in emergency management. In addition, they will hear from managers, labor representatives, and workers about how workers can be integrated into emergency planning and tour a site where workers have participated in planning. Participants will also develop recommendations for a workplace that has yet to incorporate workers into their emergency planning.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www.sph.umn.edu/publichealthplanet/events/institute/home
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