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State health policy for terrorism preparedness
1New Jersey Center for Public Health Preparedness, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-2688, USA. leah.ziskin@comcast.net
American Journal of Public Health
|August 2, 2007
Summary
State health policies for terrorism preparedness accelerated after September 11, 2001. Since then, states refined goals, modernized laws, trained the public health workforce, and improved healthcare disaster readiness.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Emergency Management
Background:
- State health policy for terrorism preparedness existed before September 11, 2001.
- The September 11 attacks significantly accelerated policy development and funding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the evolution and refinement of state health policies for terrorism preparedness in the five years following September 11, 2001.
- To examine the impact of federal influence on state-level policy changes.
Main Methods:
- Policy analysis of state-level legislative and programmatic changes.
- Review of federal funding and policy directives influencing state actions.
Main Results:
- State policies rapidly evolved post-September 11, driven by federal initiatives and funding.
- Key refinements include updated program goals, modernized emergency statutes, enhanced public health workforce training, and improved healthcare system readiness for mass casualty events.
Conclusions:
- States have significantly advanced their terrorism preparedness and disaster response capabilities through policy refinement.
- Continued focus on public health workforce development and healthcare system adaptation is crucial for effective disaster management.
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