Oral

This interesting session will focus on bioterrorism preparedness. Presentations will include a discussion of using syndromic surveillance data for the identification of hazardous-toxic cases and clusters, an incident command system in managing a vaccine preventable disease, and web-based training on ocular manifestations of weapons of mass destruction for urban EMS personnel. One session will focus on limitations in achieving all-hazards preparedness among local health departments.

Session Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant (learner) will be able to: 1. Articulate how syndromic surveillance data can be used to identify acute hazardous-toxic events 2. Describe public health system constraints in achieving all-hazards preparedness 3. Identify how staff training and use of an incident command system can enhance the ability to control and manage outbreaks 4. Assess the effectiveness of a WMD training program