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Developing Training in Response to High-Consequence Infectious Diseases and Preparedness Measures for the Future
Sophia Y Shea1, Sara K Donovan2, Elizabeth L Beam3
1Sophia Y. Shea, MPH, is a National Capital Region Project Manager II, Global Center for Health Security; Sara K. Donovan, MPH, is a Project Manager, Global Center for Health Security; Elizabeth L. Beam, PhD, RN, is an Associate Professor, College of Nursing; Jocelyn J. Herstein, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health, College of Public Health, and Director, International Partnerships and Programs, National Emerging Special Pathogens Training & Education Center; Christopher J. Kratochvil, MD, is Vice Chancellor for External Relations, and Distinguished Chair, Global Center for Health Security; John J. Lowe, PhD, is Director, Global Center for Health Security, Professor and Interim Chair, Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health, and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health Security Training and Education, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; and Abigail E. Lowe, PhD, MA, is an Associate Professor, Department of Health Promotion, College of Allied Health Professions; all at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. Christopher J. Kratochvil is also Chief Medical Officer, UNeHealth, Omaha, NE.
Investing in specialized training for frontline workers is crucial for effective responses to high-consequence infectious disease (HCID) outbreaks. Virtual programs like COVID-19 Mission Prep and D-SAFE offer adaptable models for global preparedness.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Preparedness
- Global Health Security
Background:
- High-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs) pose significant global health security threats.
- Outbreaks necessitate robust public health systems capable of preparedness and response.
- Frontline worker training in safety and infection control is vital during HCID events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of specialized training for HCID outbreak response.
- To present virtual training programs as effective preparedness measures.
- To propose adaptable methods for enhancing global outbreak response infrastructure.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing virtual training programs for HCID response.
- Analysis of the COVID-19 Mission Prep program for National Disaster Medical System personnel.
- Examination of the Deployment Safety Academy for Field Experiences (D-SAFE) program for US Public Health Service officers.
Main Results:
- Virtual training programs successfully provided foundational education on infection prevention and control.
- These programs offered just-in-time training crucial for HCID outbreak response.
- The methodologies employed are transferable to other countries.
Conclusions:
- Investment in training is a critical preparedness measure for global outbreak response.
- Adopting these training program methods can enhance international response capabilities.
- Competent responders, supported by adequate training, lead to safer and more coordinated efforts.
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