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Developing a consensus framework for an effective and efficient disaster response health system: a national call to
James Lyznicki1, Italo Subbarao, Georges C Benjamin
1American Medical Association, 515 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60610, USA. jim.lyznicki@ama-assn.org
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|April 18, 2008
Summary
Eighteen organizations developed a disaster response health system framework. This scalable, multidisciplinary system uses an all-hazards approach to improve national and regional preparedness for public health emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Disaster Medicine
- Health Systems Management
Background:
- Deficiencies exist in current medical and public health disaster response systems.
- Lack of integration between healthcare, emergency medical services, and public health sectors hinders effective disaster response.
- Eighteen national organizations convened to address these critical gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a framework for a national and regional disaster response health system.
- To achieve consensus on recommendations for improving and sustaining health system preparedness.
- To foster a coordinated national agenda for terrorism and other disaster preparedness.
Main Methods:
- Convened the AMA/APHA Linkages Leadership Summit in 2005 and 2006.
- Brought together leaders from 16 national organizations representing diverse health sectors.
- Deliberated on system deficiencies and developed consensus-based recommendations.
Main Results:
- Developed a framework for a scalable, multidisciplinary, seamless, all-hazards disaster response health system.
- Generated 53 consensus-based recommendations to strengthen health system preparedness.
- Highlighted 9 overarching critical recommendations for immediate focus.
Conclusions:
- The developed framework provides a foundation for a coordinated national disaster preparedness agenda.
- Continuous review and refinement of recommendations are essential for ongoing preparedness.
- Collaboration across medical, public health, and emergency services is crucial for effective disaster response.
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