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Training programs to strengthen Pennsylvania's public health response
Nkuchia M M'ikanatha1, R Elliott Churchill, Ebbing Lautenbach
1Pennsylvania Department of Health, Harrisburg, 17108, USA. nmikanatha@state.pa.us
Summary
Pennsylvania
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology Training
Background:
- Public health systems require robust training for emerging infectious diseases.
- Pennsylvania has a 9-year history of implementing public health training programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe Pennsylvania's experience in developing and sustaining public health training programs.
- To highlight the effectiveness of these programs in enhancing response to emerging infectious diseases.
Main Methods:
- Biannual Pennsylvania Public Health Institute (PHI) events offering courses on disease outbreaks, antimicrobial resistance, and zoonotic diseases.
- Seminars for clinicians on specific pathogens like MRSA and C. difficile.
- Monthly Epidemiology Journal Club utilizing modern communication technology and video conferencing.
Main Results:
- Training programs covered diverse topics including legal basis, epidemiology, and specific emerging pathogens.
- Innovative use of technology increased participation of frontline health workers.
- Sustained programs demonstrated the feasibility of using modest resources for tailored public health training.
Conclusions:
- Pennsylvania's 9-year experience shows that sustained public health training is achievable with political will and expert commitment.
- Modest resources can effectively support local public health training needs.
- Integrated training approaches strengthen the public health response to emerging infectious diseases.
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