Information Library By Topic - Links to More Emergency Preparedness Resources

This information library contains links to resources organized by topic. Most of these links are intended for health center administrators and providers, but some may also be of interest to individuals and community organizations. CHCANYS will be adding to this library on an ongoing basis. For more detailed information on Emergency Preparedness, please consult the references and websites below.

(Have suggestions for resources we should list here? Let us know!)

       TOPICS:

• Bioterrorism
• Business Continuity
• Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) 
• Liability
• Pandemic Flu / Avian Flu / Seasonal Flu
• Risk Communication
• Volunteering / Surge Capacity
• Surveillance
• General Emergency Preparedness
• CD/DVD Video Library
  

Medical Offices and Clinics Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist from the U.S. Pandemic Influenza Site

New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene's Pandemic Influenza Plan
(Note:  this file is quite large and may take a minute to download.)

New York State Department of Health's Pandemic Influenza Plan
(Note:  this file is quite large and may take a minute to download.)

NYS DOH Pandemic Influenza Information
(Includes Allocation of Ventilators in a Pandemic)

CDC Pandemic Flu Website

"Nonpharmaceutical Interventions for Pandemic Influenza, International Measures," World Health Organization Writing Group, CDC Website

NYC DOHMH'S City Health Information (CHI) - Influenza

NYC DOHMH Health Update - Influenza

WEBCAST:
"Pandemic Inluenza:  Preparing the Center & the Staff"
(1.0 CME Credit through CDN)

RISK COMMUNICATION / CRISIS COMMUNICATION

CDC "Emergency and Risk Communication" Training (with Downloadable Coursebook)

Widmeyer Communications Website

VOLUNTEERING / SURGE CAPACITY

List of All NYS Medical Reserve Corps Chapters

NYC Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

NYC Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Brochure

Federal MRC Resources

SURVEILLANCE

Influenza Sentinel Provider Surveillance Flyer - PDF

GENERAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response

NYC Office of Emergency Management Website

NYC Office of Emergency Management E-mail Subscription Center Website

The Federal Emergency Management Agency Website

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Website

NYC Healthcare PREPARES: the NYC DOHMH Emergency Preparedness Website

Greater New York Hospital Association Website

Public Health Foundation Website

TrainingFinder Real-time Affiliate Integrated Network Website

Be sure to include the item's name, the quantity requested, and your mailing address in your email. Quantities are limited & are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

CD-ROM: 

• “Emergency Risk Communication CDCynergy: Your Guide to Effective Emergency Risk Communication Planning” - CD-ROM (Centers for Disease Control)

DVDS:

• “Addressing Health Care Needs in Disasters: The Houston Experience” - DVD (University at Albany , Center for Public Health)
• “From Teachers to Leaders- In Crisis” - DVD (University at Albany , Center for Public Health Preparedness)
• “Integrating Community Health Centers In Community Response” - DVD (University at Albany , Center for Public Health Preparedness)
• “The World Trade Center Evacuation Study” - DVD (University at Albany , Center for Public Health Preparedness) 

VIDEOS:

• “Coordinating Community Response: Public Health, Hospitals, Law Enforcement & Emergency Management Services” - VIDEO (University at Albany, Center for Public Health Preparedness)
• “Psychological Aspects of Bioterrorism” - VIDEO (University at Albany, Center for Public Health Preparedness)
• “The Role of Nursing & Public Health During Times of War & Terrorism” - VIDEO (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - 11th Annual Nursing Recognition Day Conference)
• “Terrorism Preparedness: Effecting Local Response from a National Plan” - VIDEO (University at Albany, Center for Public Health Preparedness)

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