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Ensuring a competent public health responder workforce: The CDC experience
M Gabrielle O'Meara1, Robyn K Sobelson1, Silvia M Trigoso2
1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, Atlanta, Georgia.
Journal of Emergency Management (Weston, Mass.)
|June 28, 2019
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) needs to improve emergency response training. This study identified gaps and essential training needs for the CDC workforce to better prepare for public health emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Emergency Preparedness
- Workforce Development
Background:
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activated its Incident Management System for public health emergencies 91% of the time between 2009 and 2016.
- Ensuring a prepared workforce is critical for the CDC to address the dynamic nature of emergencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify perceived preparedness and response training needs within the CDC responder workforce.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of current training systems and identify gaps.
Main Methods:
- Focus groups and in-depth interviews were conducted with CDC responders and senior leaders between November 2012 and January 2013.
- Key evaluation questions focused on training preparedness, existing gaps, and essential training components.
Main Results:
- Eight focus groups (51 responders) and 18 interviews (response leaders) were completed.
- Identified themes were translated into actionable training improvements for emergency response.
Conclusions:
- The CDC workforce has received foundational training.
- Recommendations are provided to enhance responder preparedness during emergencies.
- Periodic assessments are essential for ongoing training development and responsiveness to emerging threats.
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