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*** Institute for Research Design in Librarianship***
June 16-26, 2014
Loyola Maymount University, Los Angeles, CA
Are you interested in doing research in the disaster health information arena, but aren't sure where to begin? This Institute is designed to bring together a diverse group of academic and research librarians who are motivated and enthusiastic about conducting research but need additional training and/or other support to perform the steps successfully. During the nine-day institute, participants receive expert instruction on research design and small-group and one-on-one assistance in writing and/or revising their own draft research proposal. After attending the institute, participants receive ongoing moral support in conducting their research and preparing the results for dissemination.
Call for Proposals (Due Feb 1) http://irdlonline.org/call/prepare/
***WebWISER 4.5 Released***
WebWISER 4.5 is now available. This new release integrates Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management (CHEMM) content and updates the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) content to 2012. CHEMM integration brings the following new features to WISER:
•New hospital provider and preparedness planner profiles, along with a customized home screen for all WISER profiles
•Acute care guidelines for six known mass casualty agents/agent classes
•The addition of a wealth of CHEMM reference material
•CHEMM Intelligent Syndrome Tool (CHEMM-IST), a new help identify tool designed to diagnose the type of chemical exposure after a mass casualty incident
ERG content is now updated to the 2012 release.
***The Perfect Storm of Information***
The Perfect Storm of Information
PLOS Currents: Disasters
December 16, 2013
By Sara Smith and Kelly Bennett
In the article, "The Perfect Storm of Information: Combining Traditional and Non-Traditional Data Sources for Public Health Situational Awareness during Hurricane Response", researchers from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response reviewed tweets, news reports, press releases, and federal situation reports sent during Hurricane Isaac and analyzed them for relevancy and timeliness. This study indicates that non-traditional data sources should supplement traditional data sources and can fill some of the gaps in traditional reporting.
Blog Post: http://www.phe.gov/ASPRBlog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=77
The Perfect Storm of Information: Combining Traditional and Non-Traditional Data Sources for Public Health Situational Awareness during Hurricane Response http://currents.plos.org/disasters/article/the-perfect-storm-of-information-combining-traditional-and-non-traditional-data-sources-for-public-health-situational-awareness-during-hurricane-response/
*** Save the Date: Science Boot Camp for Librarians: The Science of Disasters!***
University of Washington, Seattle Washington
July 9-11, 2014
Please save the date for the second annual Western Science Boot Camp for Librarians! Science Boot Camps for Librarians are immersive 2 ½ day events featuring educational presentations about science. This Science Boot Camp will explore key concepts and research in engineering, environmental sciences and health sciences, all focused on the science of disaster.
http://guides.lib.washington.edu/ScienceBootCampWest2014
***Quick Guide to Newly Designed Lessons Learned Information Sharing Website***
Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS.gov) is the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency's national online network of lessons learned, best practices, and innovative ideas for the emergency management and homeland security communities. The website was recently redesigned. Take a few minutes to review the overview to the updates, and take a look at the website.
Quick Guide: https://www.llis.dhs.gov/content/llisgov-quick-guide
LLIS Website: https://www.llis.dhs.gov/
***Treasury Ensures Fair Treatment for Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders under the Affordable Care Act***
The US Department of Treasury announced regulations that will exempt the hours of volunteer firefighters and other volunteer emergency responders from being counted toward requirements mandated by the Affordable Care Act.
***Respirator Trusted-Source Mobile App Challenge Winners***
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) challenged teams to design a mobile app that could be used to search the NIOSH trusted source site http://knowits.niosh.gov for specific respirator criteria, and to display all relevant information in an easy to view format on a mobile device. View the winners of the challenge, along with demos about the apps that include how they were developed, and how to use them.
http://www.resp-mobile-app.challengepost.com/
***Webinar: The Infrastructure Security Partnership: Improving Resilience of the Nation's Infrastructure***
EMForum.org
January 22 at 12:00 Noon ET
William B. Anderson, The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP) Director and Chief Operating Officer, will discuss TISP and its ongoing efforts to improve the resilience of our nation's built environment. TISP has published the widely used Regional Disaster Resilience Guide and was also actively engaged in the recent update of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan.
http://www.emforum.org/140122announce.htm
***Webinar Series: Chemical Casualty Care ***
United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense
February 19: Latest research in nerve agents Rx: Atropine, Scopalamine and Benzodiazepines.
April 23: Medical Management of Pediatric Patients in a Chemical Environment.
The Chemical Casualty Care Division of the US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) is providing online training via distance learning webinar.
https://ccc.apgea.army.mil/webinar.htm
***Virtual Tabletop Exercise Series (VTTX) – Public Health/Chemical Incident Focus***
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Management Institute
Wednesday, February 26, 12:00 noon to 4:00pm ET
Exercise Description: in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this exercise is one of four specially designed Virtual Table-Top Exercises (VTTX), which will specifically focus on the impacts of natural and man-made disasters on the public health community during the fiscal year (FY14) series of VTTX's offered monthly by the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). The VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess plans, policies, training, and procedures. This VTTX differs from other Tabletop exercises in that it will be conducted using Video-Teleconference (VTC) technology (not web based), and is intended to provide an opportunity for responders across the Nation to simultaneously participate in a hazard-specific facilitated discussion. Locations interested in participating in the VTTX series should submit an email request to participate in the exercise to Todd Wheeler at Todd.Wheeler@fema.dhs.gov, phone (301) 447-1101. http://training.fema.gov/EMIGrams/2014/1039%20-%20Training%20Opportunity%20-%20V-0022%20-%20VTTX%20-%20PH%20Chemical%20Feb%2026%202014.pdf
*** On the Lighter Side***
College Football Championship Teams Compete In Safety
BCS Social Media in Emergency Management (#SMEM) Challenge
On January 6, 2014, Florida State University and Auburn University competed in the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) National Championship Game; off the field they held a social media in emergency management challenge. For three weeks, beginning December 16, 2013 each university reached out to their campus through their social media accounts to promote preparedness. They competed in 11 different categories based on factors such as the overall increase in Twitter followers and Facebook likes, number of engagements on Twitter and Facebook, and submissions and votes in a photo contest, all tracked on a daily leader board. Florida State emerged as the champion, but both schools won with increased exposure to faculty, staff and students on the importance of preparedness.
***New in the Resource Guide***
http://disasterlit.nlm.nih.gov/latest/?pg=&pgSize=&period=14
Building Capacity from Within: Demonstrating the Value of the Medical Reserve Corps to Local Health Departments
National Association of County and City Health Officials, January 2014
This 14 1/2-minute presentation illustrates the value and role of Medical Reserve Corps volunteers within local health departments. It describes the organizational structure of the Medical Reserve Corps and how Medical Reserve Corps volunteers fill gaps in local health department internal capacity, and summarizes the guidelines for consideration for starting and maintaining a Medical Reserve Corps unit.
Curriculum Recommendations for Disaster Health Professionals: Disaster Behavioral Health
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, January 2014
This 40-page document provides resources on planning education and training activities on behavioral health factors in disasters to those working with health professionals.
Submitted by Siobhan Champ-Blackwell, MSLIS
Health Sciences Librarian
Specialized Information Services Division
Disaster Information Management Research Center
6707 Democracy Blvd. Suite 510
Bethesda, MD 20892-5467
301-496-2742, phone
301-480-3537, fax
siobhan.champ-blackwell@nih.gov
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