Emergency Public Health: Preparedness and Response

As large-scale emergencies continue to pose a threat to U.S. populations at the local, state, and national levels, the public and private sectors are demanding improved public health preparedness, response, and cooperation for such events. Emergency Public Health provides readers with important information and analysis of key public health crises threatening our local, state, and national jurisdictions. As the first text of its kind in the emerging field of emergency public health, it provides a framework for public health professionals, policy makers, first responders, and emergency healthcare providers to plan and implement effective measures to protect the public health of civilian populations during times of emergencies. Written by experts with both emergency healthcare and public health backgrounds, the case-based chapters provide valuable information on the preparedness, response, and mitigation of emergency public health topics. In addition, Emergency Public Health contains timely information of key areas such as public health law and the interactions among government jurisdictions. Each chapter also includes online resources for the reader to pursue additional web-based resources.Important features:- Chapters written by emergency physicians with public health degrees- Case-based chapters- Web resources provided- Covers large-scale issues such as public health law, government jurisdictions, NGO’s,- Chapter devoted to specific needs of children- Chapter on mental health issues in times of public health emergencies- Specific chapters on public health tools such as surveillance and rapid needs assessment- Each chapter follows a consistent structure to maintain clarity and continuity throughout the text:A. IntroductionB. Historical perspectivesC. PreparednessD. ResponseE. Case studyF. On-line resourcesCompetitive features:- Covers natural emergencies- Covers key topics in terrorism- Covers primary topics for disaster medicineQuestions for instructors- What are the key topics in your course?- How do you like to prepare your students for public health emergencies?- What management principles are addressed in your course?- Do you teach special issues such as children and mental health issues during emergencies?

SectionIntroduction
Chapter1 The Role of Public Health in Times of Population Crises and Emergencies
Section1 Government and Public Health Emergencies
Chapter2 Government Capacity: Federal, State, and Local Agencies and Responsibilities
Chapter3 Public Health Law
Chapter4 National Response Plan
Chapter5 Emerging Public Health Systems: Post-conflict and Post-Disaster Settings
Section2 Private Sector and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's)
Chapter6 Public-Private Partnerships during Emergencies
Chapter7 Non-Governmental Organizations Response to Crises
Chapter8 Technology and Public Health Crises
Section3 Public Health Tools during Emergencies
Chapter9 Epidemiological Studies
Chapter10 Surveillance and Monitoring
Chapter11 Rapid Needs Assessment
Section4 Infectious Diseases Emergencies
Chapter12 Contagious Diseases Epidemics
Chapter13 Pandemic Influenza
Chapter14 Emerging and Remerging Infectious Diseases
Section5 Terrorism
Chapter15 Bombing Events
Chapter16 Biological Agents
Chapter17 Chemical Agents
Chapter18 Radiological Agents
Section6 Natural Disasters
Chapter19 Earthquakes
Chapter20 Hurricanes, Tsunamis, and Cyclones
Chapter21 Extreme Temperature Emergencies: Heat Waves and Cold Storms
Section7 Industrial Emergencies
Chapter22 Hazardous Substances
Chapter23 Nuclear Energy Reactors
Section8 Special Populations and Issues
Chapter24 Mental Health Emergencies and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Chapter25 Children and Public Health Emergencies
Chapter26 Substance Abuse and Public Health Crises