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  • Individuals with functional needs are historically vulnerable during public health emergencies.
  • Ensuring equitable access to mass prophylaxis is a key responsibility for emergency planners.
  • Previous planning efforts for functional needs populations in emergencies have been insufficient.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the St. Louis County Department of Health's medication dispensing efficiency for individuals with functional needs during a simulated public health emergency.
  • To develop evidence-based guidelines for future emergency planning and response for this vulnerable population.

Main Methods:

  • A countywide exercise was conducted involving 40 volunteers with functional needs.
  • Participants navigated an open point of dispensing (POD) location to simulate medication collection.
  • The exercise design incorporated input from St. Louis area functional needs community representatives.

Main Results:

  • Medication was successfully dispensed to all participating volunteers during the exercise.
  • Participants provided valuable feedback to inform future program design and enhance accessibility.

Conclusions:

  • Close collaboration with community organizations serving people with functional needs is crucial for effective response measures.
  • Staff sensitivity training, appropriate technology, and clear visual/verbal cues are important components of successful dispensing.
  • Lessons learned from this exercise are applicable nationwide, highlighting the ongoing need to improve emergency planning for persons with functional needs.