Transcript Innovative Solutions for Collin County Bioterrorism Preparedness

Innovative Solutions
for Collin County
Bioterrorism
Preparedness
Karen Kaighan, RN
Collin County Bioterrorism Coordinator
July 29, 2003
Presentation Outline
Department of Homeland Security
 Key Homeland Security Planners
 Satellite Systems
 RedBat
 Redundant Communication Systems
 Regional Media Campaign
 Cross County Cooperation
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Department of
Homeland Security
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Formation of a new county department.
Directs & coordinates responses to disasters,
emergencies, and terrorist activities.
Cross-disciplined planning team results in an
integrative, forward-thinking approach to
protecting the county.
Fire
Security
Public Health
Emergency Management
Key SNS Planning Committee
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Kelley Stone – Director of Homeland Security
Karen Kaighan, RN – Bioterrorism Coordinator
Janet Glowicz, RN – Nurse Epidemiologist
Dr. Muriel Marshall, DO, DrPH – County Physician
Dr. William Rohr, MD – Medical Examiner
Steve Deffibaugh – Fire Marshal
Leigh Hornsby – Public Information Officer
Steve Wasserman – IT Specialist
Candy Blair – Public Health Administrator
Patsy Morris – Public Health Coordinator
Satellite Systems
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Satellite Downlink Systems geographically installed:
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County Health Department
County EOC
Sheriff Office (central)
City of Plano (south)
City of Frisco (west)
City of Wylie (east)
Provides access to training programs broadcasted by
CDC and other teaching facilities.
Information access for first responders, key
stakeholders, and the community.
RedBat
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Syndromic surveillance software equipment:
– Identifies uncommon clusters of symptoms
– Identifies potential bioterrorist events and
infectious disease outbreaks
– Geographic Mapping Module
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Purchased and installing the system in county
health department and 5 area hospitals.
EOC Communication Channels:
Redundant Communication Systems
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Communication Channels
– Primary
» Telephone (Cellular Phones)
– Secondary
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800 Trunk Radio System
Satellite Phones (Key Personnel)
Nextel Radio System (14 Key Personnel)
Pagers
Fax
Email
HAM Radio Operators
Information Channels
– Health Alert Network
– CrimeWeb
– Reverse 911 System
Regional Media Campaign
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New County PIO Position
– Public Health Threats
– Bioterrorism Preparedness
– Media Outreach
Emergency Communication Annex Drafted
 Regional “One Voice” Committee Member
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– NCTCOG
– Regional Counties
– TDH Region 2/3
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Communication Brochure
Cross County Cooperation
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Cross county meetings:
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Regional strategic planning
Sharing templates
Regional communication systems
Grant Opportunities
Training opportunities
– NTX Poison Control
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS