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H1N1 communications (OR)

"Mitigation menu" simplifies

countermeasure updates

Details here.  

 

Sovereign nations (AZ)

Tribal committee's efforts clarify

roles, enhance preparedness

Details here.

 

Mass clinics (MI)

Adapting common software

unkinks clinic logistics

Details here.

   

People with disabilities (OR)

Ready Book stores medical

information, helps responders

Details here.  

 

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PHARMACY PREPAREDNESS TOOLKITS  IN THIS PRACTICE: Two local health departments built a toolkit planners can use to engage pharmacies in preparedness. Tools include communication campaigns, training programs, and success stories. Details here.

 

 

IN THIS PRACTICE: Collaborative drug therapy agreements (CDTAs) give pharmacists greater oversight over medication needs during an emergency. The Seattle-King County Advanced Practice Center developed a toolkit to help health departments and pharmacists navigate each stage of a CDTA. Details here.