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Disaster Preparedness Training
California Preparedness Education Network
Synopsis of the cal•PEN Curriculum
cal•PENprovides no-cost emergency preparedness and response training
to clinics, public health agencies and rural hospitals. The curriculum consists
of six diverse, one-hour courses allowing the host to request a particular
focus to meet their educational objectives. Faculty represent trained physicians,
nurses, mid-levels and paramedics. Any combination of cal•PEN modules
can be presented to your group of licensed clinicians and clinical staff.
Continuing Medical Education units are provided to your clinicians at no
charge.
To schedule a cal•PEN Presentation or Tabletop Exercise
contact
- Nor-Cal EMS (Phone: 530-229-3979)
- Larry Masterman, EMS Systems Director ~ lmasterman (at)
norcalems (dot) org
- Patti Lima, Disaster Services Liaison ~ plima (at) norcalems
(dot) org
- Visit the cal-PEN web site at www.cal-pen.org
Module I:
General Disaster Preparedness
A lecture-style introduction to risk, preparation, and response
for public health emergencies, including terrorist events. This
presentation offers information on how to recognize a terrorist
event or public health emergency, meet the immediate care needs
of patients, alert the appropriate authorities and participate
in a community wide coordinated response to a disaster.
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Module II: Bioterrorism Preparedness
Review of recent and historical bioterrorist events, with discussion
of non-conventional weapons, highlighting the elements of risk
assessment. The important role that primary healthcare providers
play in surveillance for infectious disease and bioterrorism
is covered, as are epidemiological clues that suggest a deliberate
biological agent release.
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Module III :Chemical & Radiological Agents
Discussion of the potential risk of chemical, HAZMAT, radiological,
and nuclear events. Module III provides participants with an
overview of the historical use of chemical agents, and describes
clinical syndromes common to agents such as pulmonary irritants,
vesicants, chemical asphyxiates, nerve agents and nuclear /
radiological poisons. The importance of Personal Protective
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Module IV: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Provides an overview of the potential risk of emerging infections
and their potential to become significant health threats. This
training is updated regularly to reflect current infectious
disease concerns and data. Historical accounts related to pandemics
is covered, highlighting the importance of “looking for
zebras” and public health reporting. Information on MRSA
and Multi Drug-Resistant TB is included.
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Module V: Infectious Diseases After Natural Disasters
Potential risks for a variety of infections occur after natural
disasters such as earthquakes and floods. Module V examines
infections such as typhoid fever, cholera, malaria, gastroenteritis,
measles and hepatitis. Included is a description of various
infectious diseases that have occurred after natural disasters
along with an explanation of the variables that once in place,
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Module VI: Pandemic Influenza
Assessment of the present risk for a global influenza outbreak.
Historical clues from previous influenza pandemics and the molecular
origins of new influenza strains is examined. Module VI covers
recent avian influenza outbreaks that have caused significant
human infections and the potential for progression to a global
pandemic in the near future, infection control measures, and
how we can prepare for a global influenza outbreak.
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This discussion-driven, interactive exercise provides an opportunity
for medical providers to put the knowledge gained from cal•PEN
didactic presentations into action. With the guidance of a trained
facilitator participants will recognize elements necessary for
the development of an effective clinic emergency operations
plan, or identify gaps and weaknesses in their current plan.
The Tabletop Exercise Module is a follow-up to Module I. Access
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