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Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Workforce Competencies: Developing and Supporting the Next
Ashley Moore1, Nicole Ann Errett1,2, Resham Patel1,2
1University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|May 30, 2025
Summary
Public health emergency preparedness (PHEP) workforce competencies have evolved. This study identified 7 key domains, including equity, to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
- Workforce Development
Background:
- The public health emergency preparedness (PHEP) and response workforce's roles have shifted since 2010.
- Existing competency frameworks require updating to reflect current needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify current essential competencies for the PHEP workforce.
- To define knowledge, skills, and abilities for public health staff involved in emergency response.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative thematic analysis of focus group transcripts from the US PHEP workforce.
- Exploration of workforce experiences in preparedness and response activities.
Main Results:
- Identified 7 core competency domains: attitudes/motivations, collaboration, communications, data analysis, preparedness/response, leadership/management, and public health foundations.
- Equity and social justice emerged as a critical cross-cutting theme across all domains.
Conclusions:
- Validation of identified competencies is crucial for PHEP educational programs and workforce development.
- An updated, validated competency model will improve the PHEP workforce's ability to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
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