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7 Public Health and Emergency Planning
Pages 59-68

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... , in particular, it has reminded us of the importance of including people with disabilities and their families in public health and emergency planning. This session of the workshop was designed to explore innovative and promising practices in this area, and to identify lessons learned for the future.
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From page 60...
... In addition, participants received survival kits with three days' worth of emergency supplies. HEALTH AND EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR FAMILIES AND PROVIDERS Emergency preparedness in the setting of healthcare is an essential tool for survival and for reducing unwanted outcomes, said Denise Nunez (UCLA Health Preventive Medicine)
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From page 61...
... . A section on sensory disabilities suggests that families pack spare chargers, items to soothe, and tools to block stimulation.
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... In 2019, Oregon convened stakeholders from around the state to discuss how to conduct emergency planning in an inclusive way. The group's efforts resulted in two reports: Beyond Checking Boxes,2 and a workshop summary, entitled Oregon Inclusive Emergency Planning.3 In addi­tion, the state put together a Disability Emergency Management Advisory Committee to hold ongoing discussions about the issues and ­ identify solutions.
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From page 63...
... During the pandemic, there was "frantic outreach" to legislative staff about what families in Oregon needed; a better option would be a uniform reporting structure that utilizes local and regional councils. LESSONS LEARNED IN TEXAS Texas is the most "disastered" state in the U.S., said Laura Stough (Texas A&M University)
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From page 64...
... Ensure Ensure that people Model correct Explain the Model disinfection Replace understanding of understand how to procedures for importance of procedures. caregivers and the length of time correctly use hand covering coughs keeping hands Model correct attendants who hands must be sanitizer.
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From page 65...
... hosted the webinar, and centers shared what they were doing in response to the pan demic. Stough said that nearly all centers had created online infor­mational lists, many centers were connecting families and organizations together with emergency management and public health, and many centers were modifying current services so that they could provide continuity of support for children and families.
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... What is the role of Title V in working with public health agencies on emergency preparedness? There tends to be a disconnect between public health and emergency management, said Stough.
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From page 67...
... Stough said that pushing funding down to the county level would be beneficial, as this is where emergency management and public health decisions are made. ­Rogers emphasized the need to continue the federal Medicaid matching funds after the Public Health Emergency ends.
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