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Beneficial Practices for Improving
BiosurveillanceMass Gatherings
February 27, 2014
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Webinar Series Hosts
Edward L. Baker, MD, MPHDirector, North Carolina Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center
Research Professor, Health Policy and Management, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Webinar Series Hosts
Perry F. Smith, MDResearch Professor, Epidemiology, State University of New York at Albany
Former New York State Epidemiologist
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NCPERRC Research on Biosurveillance
2013 research project with Public Health Informatics Institute to: Identify guiding principles and best practices
Provide recommendations for biosurveillance system improvement
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What did we learn?
Information systems needed during event should be used every day
Relationships leading to data sharing should be nurtured before the event
Continued investment in systems and staff needed for systems to be prepared
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Translating Research into Practice
Series of 4 webinars presented by:
North Carolina Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center (NCPERRC) at UNC-Chapel Hill
Supported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response
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Focus of Our Research -Improving Biosurveillance During Public Health Emergencies:
Mass Gatherings
Natural Disasters
Outbreaks
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NCPERRC Webinar Series: Improving Biosurveillance Systems
Educate public health practitioners regarding: Information and information systems needed to
manage event
Investments needed to assure systems are ready for next event
Focus on PHPR Capability #13- Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation
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Webinar agenda
Mass Gathering case study with guests from Boston
Core information needs and systems for mass gathering situational awareness
Your questions Use Question Box to enter your questions
Resources in Knowledge Repository
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Today’s Case Study - Mass Gatherings
The Boston Marathon Prior to 2013
2013
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Today’s guests
From Boston Public Health Commission:
Julia Gunn RN, MPH, Director of the Communicable Disease Control Division
S. Atyia Martin, MPS, Director, Office of Public Health Preparedness
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Office of Public Health Preparedness
Boston Marathon
World’s Largest Marathon Begun in 1897
27,000 runners in 2013
500,000+ spectators
Third Monday in April- Patriot’s Day
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Boston Marathon - 1910
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Boston Marathon 2012
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Boston Marathon 2012Major Public Health Concerns
Weather: Heat vs Cold
Injuries: Athletes and Spectators
Dehydration
Emergency health care
Communicable Disease
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Boston Marathon 2012
What information was needed by public health to address these concerns?
How did you provide that information?
What had you done in advance to build your information systems to meet these needs?
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Boston Marathon 2012 and 2013
What were your key lessons learned in 2012?
What did you do after 2012 Marathon to improve your information systems?
How did you modify/enhance information systems to meet anticipated needs in 2013?
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Monday, April 15, 2013: Bombings Occur
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Marathon 2013 - Public Health
What were major public health actions after bombing occurred? Patient tracking
Support to families and runners
Information for decision makers
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Marathon 2013 - Public Health
How did you assure linkage between public health and health care system? EMS
Hospitals
Urgent care
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What information was needed and how was it obtained?
What were the core information systems that Boston Public Health Commission managed? Emergency department reporting
Patient tracking
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Community Support Centers
Marathon 2013Communicating with the Public
What were some of the communication challenges with getting information out to the public?
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Support Services: Public Information
Key Lessons Learned from 2013
What were your key lessons learned?
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Preparation for 2014
What are you now doing to prepare for 2014 Boston Marathon?
What investments are you now making to enhance information flow for mass gatherings or any other public health emergency?
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Summary of Case Study
• What best practices are seen here?• What guiding principles does the
case exemplify?
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Implications for Action
What should others do to prepare for mass gatherings? National Conventions
Major Sporting Events (e.g. Super Bowl)
Large Concerts
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Ask the Experts
Enter your questions in the QUESTION BOX
We will recognize audience members and direct questions to panel
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Key Points
Core information needs for mass gatherings Health Status
Health Risks and Hazards
Health Services
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Key Points
Core information sources for mass gatherings Emergency department activity
Patient tracking
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Post-webinar resources
Knowledge Repository Contributions from Boston Public Health Commission
Archived webinar and slides
Online resources
Public Health Informatics Institute course
Research report and more
Talk about it – Discussion forum with Facebook, Twitter & Google login options
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Biosurveillance Knowledge Repository biosurveillance.weebly.com
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Resources from the Boston Public Health Commission
Boston Healthcare Preparedness Coalition Charter
Emergency Support Function 8: Public Health & Medical Services Coordinated Response & Recovery Efforts After the Boston Bombings
Office of Public Health Preparedness 2013 Year in Review
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Other resources
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Public Health Informatics Institute www.phii.org
Upcoming Webinars
March 25, 2-3:30pm EST Natural disasters - Hurricane Preparedness
Lessons learned from Florida and New York City
April 24, 2-3:30pm EST Outbreaks - Seasonal Flu
Lessons learned from Marion County, IN
June 5, 2-3:30pm EST Prioritizing your biosurveillance enhancements
Insights from national experts
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Conclusion
Thanks to guests
Thanks to CDC for support
Thanks to audience
And lastly… please complete the post-webinar evaluation!
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