Dietz J. Eric, Black David R. (eds.) Pandemic Planning

CRC Press, 2012. — 321 p. — ISBN: 9781439857656Preparedness and rigorous planning on community, state, and regional levels are critical to containing the threat of pandemic illness. Steeped in research and recommendations from lessons learned, Pandemic Planning describes the processes necessary for the efficient and effective preparation, prevention, response, and recovery from a pandemic threat. This evidence-based book guides plan development and provides solutions to common strategic, ethical, and practical challenges to pandemic preparedness.Discussing preparedness across a variety of institutional levels, the authors’ collaboration with national research leaders and community stakeholders has enabled them to assemble the most current and essential information available on pandemic preparedness. Their book distills this information into workable strategies to bolster public health, mitigate risk, and protect the population.Resources Available to Assist with Planning and Monitoring a Pandemic
Classic Military War Principles Applied to Pandemic Preparation
Local Leadership in a Pandemic Influenza
Developing a Systematic Pandemic Influenza Program for Preparing a State
Pandemic Planning for Local Health Departments
Developing a Prevention and Control Program with an Accompanying Simulation
Engaging Volunteer Organizations to Prepare for Pandemics
Lessons Learned from H1N1: Use of the Incident Command System in the Public Health Response
All-Hazard Public Health: Business as Usual
The Future of Survey-Based Research: Exploring University Students’ Vaccination Decision
A Demonstration of Social Media Research Methods: Investigating the Public Opinion of the Flu Shot during the H1N1 Pandemic
Developing a Mission-Ready Influenza Epidemic Preparedness Strategy for Campus Public Safety Responders
Lessons Learned from Tabletop Exercises
Preparedness Planning: Five Motivating Dimensions
Recovery Planning for Critical Pandemic-Associated Built Infrastructure