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The United States Needs A Better Testing Playbook For Future Public Health Emergencies
Jennifer B Nuzzo1, Aquielle Person2, Elizabeth Cameron3
1Jennifer B. Nuzzo (jennifer_nuzzo@brown.edu), Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
Health Affairs (Project Hope)
|June 3, 2024
Summary
A new national Testing Playbook for Biological Emergencies offers crucial guidance for US officials. This playbook aims to rapidly implement testing during health crises like COVID-19 and mpox outbreaks.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Emergency Preparedness
Background:
- The US lacked a unified strategy for developing and deploying diagnostic tests during recent biological emergencies.
- Previous pandemic response plans proved insufficient for rapid and efficient test deployment during COVID-19 and mpox outbreaks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the "Testing Playbook for Biological Emergencies," a national guide for officials.
- To provide timely and adaptable decision-making guidance for infectious disease emergency testing.
Main Methods:
- Development of a national playbook outlining specific decisions and actions for officials.
- Guidance tailored for various stages of infectious disease emergencies.
Main Results:
- The playbook addresses a critical gap in national preparedness for biological emergencies.
- It offers specific, adaptable guidance to ensure testing meets public health needs.
Conclusions:
- The Testing Playbook for Biological Emergencies is essential for enhancing the US response to health crises.
- Effective implementation of the playbook can improve the speed and efficiency of testing during outbreaks.
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