Thursday, September 21, 2023
9/21/2023
Since the beginning of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) cooperative agreement, several advancements have been made in public health emergency preparedness and response capacity. However, continued progress is necessary to address 21st century threats, including the ongoing public health risk of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents and the public health consequences of large scale, rapid onset, and unpredictable events that can strain the public health system. Through sustained collaboration with health care systems and guided by the six key PHEP domains; the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) and local public health agencies will continue to strengthen and cultivate Indiana’s preparedness and readiness capabilities. During the 2019-2024 project period, ISDH and local jurisdictions will prioritize the following: Collaboration with state and local health departments (LHDs) at risk populations and stakeholders will continue, with increased emphasis on children, child care, and education type organizations and mental health. Activities during the next project period will be geared towards continued development of a statewide common operating picture and timely information sharing through web based emergency platforms. Indiana will maintain capacity for responding to an anthrax incidents, while developing additional capacity for vaccine administration throughout the state. The state will also continue to work towards gaining ORR established status. An already robust biosurveillance capability will be sustained. Also, in addition to maintaining the appropriate levels of supplies, types of equipment, and surveillance platforms, further refinement of information sharing and response processes will continue. In collaboration with the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), local surge management and coordination will continue to be strengthen. An emphasis on identification, outreach, and management of volunteers will increase the resources available to support medical surge. Additionally, ISDH, local health departments, and local health care coalitions will continued to coordinated with mass care lead agencies for success in surge management. Through these activities, ISDH and local health departments will achieve the following outcomes: • Timely implementation of public health intervention and control measures • Continuity of emergency operations throughout the surge of a public health incident • Timely communication of situational awareness and risk information by public health partners • Timely procurement and expedited staffing (hiring or reassignment) to support medical countermeasure distribution and dispensing • Timely coordination and support of response activities with health care and other partners • Earliest possible identification and investigation of an incident with public health impact
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
