230802 Human Resources for Communication

Sunday, November 7, 2010 : 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Marsha Vanderford, PhD , Dir. Emergency Communication System, Chief, Emergency Risk Communications Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
The presenter will discuss why it is imperative to pay close attention to the people who respond to crises. She will also describe the steps that need to be taken for their preparation, physical, and emotional needs.

Learning Areas:
Administration, management, leadership
Communication and informatics
Other professions or practice related to public health

Learning Objectives:
Identify traditional means of disseminating information. Describe non-traditional ways of disseminating information.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am the Director of CDC's Emergency Communication System, where we employ the principles of CERC for all-hazards emergency response for public health emergencies. In this role, I have conducted emergency risk communication training for many international, federal state and local partners.
Any relevant financial relationships? Yes

Name of Organization Clinical/Research Area Type of relationship
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Preparedness and Response Employment (includes retainer)

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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