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APHA Scientific Session and Event Listing

Linda Degutis, DrPH, MSN, Yale Center for Public Health Preparedness, Yale University, 2 Church Street South, Suite 314, New Haven, CT 06519, 203 764 9713, linda.degutis@yale.edu and Gilbert Nick, Center for Public Health Preparedness, Harvard University, 677 Huntington Avenue, Landmark Building, Boston, MA 02115.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant (learner) in this session will be able to

1)Define, locate, and reach at-risk populations in their communities; 2)Identify available resources and agencies that support preparedness planning for vulnerable populations; 3)Utilize the information presented to integrate best practices for preparedness planning; 4)Cite the different roles and responsibilities during an emergency that address care for vulnerable populations;
• Apply principles of a newly-developed CDC Workbook on Special Populations

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No

Handout (.ppt format, 94.0 kb)