KHI collaborated with the Kansas Association of Local Health Departments and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to assess the capacity of local health departments to respond to public health emergencies, including bioterrorism events. Activities included assistance in developing, administering, and analyzing two online assessment surveys and preparation of reports that summarized the findings. The study revealed a nearly 28 percent improvement in preparedness levels over the 12 month period. It also identified areas where further improvement is needed.
Bioterrorism and Emergency Response Preparedness of Local Health Departments in Kansas: 2003
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Jul 01, 2004
By
Gianfranco Pezzino, M.D., M.P.H.,
Barbara E. Starrett, M.H.A.,
Marc J. Velasco
About Kansas Health Institute
The Kansas Health Institute supports effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement. KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas. Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.