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Summary Of Results From The 2016 National Health Security Preparedness Index, Glen P. Mays, Michael T. Childress, Pierre Martin Dominique Zephyr, Anna Goodman Hoover Apr 2016

Summary Of Results From The 2016 National Health Security Preparedness Index, Glen P. Mays, Michael T. Childress, Pierre Martin Dominique Zephyr, Anna Goodman Hoover

Health Management and Policy Reports

The National Health Security Preparedness Index tracks the nation’s progress in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters and other large-scale emergencies that pose risks to health and well-being in the United States. Because health security is a responsibility shared by many different stakeholders in government and society, the Index combines measures from multiple sources and perspectives to offer a broad view of the health protections in place for nation as a whole and for each U.S. state. The Index identifies strengths as well as gaps in the protections needed to keep people safe and healthy in the face …


The National Health Security Preparedness Index: National Advisory Committee Meeting, Glen P. Mays, Michael Childress, Anna Goodman Hoover, Chris Bollinger Jun 2015

The National Health Security Preparedness Index: National Advisory Committee Meeting, Glen P. Mays, Michael Childress, Anna Goodman Hoover, Chris Bollinger

Health Management and Policy Presentations

This meeting of the National Advisory Committee for the National Health Security Preparedness Index program discussed strategies for improving the theoretical framework, measures, and analytic methodologies used in assessing and comparing preparedness levels across U.S. states and the nation as a whole.


The National Health Security Preparedness Index: Harnessing Evidence & Experience To Drive Improvement, Glen P. Mays Mar 2015

The National Health Security Preparedness Index: Harnessing Evidence & Experience To Drive Improvement, Glen P. Mays

Health Management and Policy Presentations

This presentation profiles the National Health Security Preparedness Index as a mechanism for measuring preparedness and resiliency levels across the U.S. Forthcoming enhancements in measurement and analytic methodologies will allow the Index to play heightened roles in informing policies and practices that protect the U.S. population from a broad range of hazards.


Connecting Preparedness Science With The National Health Security Preparedness Index: Research Translation Opportunities, Glen P. Mays Mar 2015

Connecting Preparedness Science With The National Health Security Preparedness Index: Research Translation Opportunities, Glen P. Mays

Health Management and Policy Presentations

The National Health Security Preparedness Index is a mechanism for applying advances in preparedness measurement and analysis from Hurricane Sandy research projects to advance policies and practices in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters and other health emergencies