Topic:
Legal & Ethical
Format:
Online Course
Time:
2 hours
University:
University of Alabama
PERLC:
South Central PERLC
Bundles:
Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions
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Description:
Program faculty broadly examined the role of government in implementing the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's community social distancing standards for mitigating pandemic influenza. Specifically, faculty discussed the practical limitations of enforcing social distancing and the authority and legal framework upon which enforcement may be based. The Alabama response to H1N1 and resources available to assist communities in healthcare planning efforts were covered.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe pandemic and all-hazards planning and why it is important for communities to prepare
- Discuss the lessons learning from the H1N1 Alabama response
- Discuss the role of government in implementing the CDC community social distancing standards for mitigating pandemic influenza
- Discuss the practical limitations of enforcing social distancing
- Describe resources available for all-hazards and pandemic planning efforts
PHEP Capabilities:
Community Preparedness
Information Sharing
Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions