Discussion:
The CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness program (PHEP) and the ASPR Healthcare System Preparedness program (HPP) are the major federal programs that support federal and state preparedness for the public health and medical response to disasters.
Review the videos that describe Public Health Emergency Preparedness program capabilities and the readings on the status of preparedness.
Create a 600-word essay and cite the references in APA style. Use outline below as topics to guide development of your essay from your research.
What is the major purpose for these programs?
What are the major improvements in public health and healthcare system preparedness that have occurred since 2002 under the federal programs?
Implementation Challenges: What are some of the major challenges for these programs?
Analysis of Program Effectiveness.