Commentary
Bolstering the Role of Emergency Departments as Part of the Nation's Critical Infrastructure
Aug 22, 2024
Public Health Preparedness
Public Health Preparedness
Public health emergencies such as infectious disease, bioterrorism, or natural disasters require a coordinated response at the local, national, and international levels. RAND research improves the capability of public health systems to anticipate and prepare for such emergencies, by providing a robust set of standardized response measures, tabletop exercises, and toolkits; using GIS technology for planning; and identifying best practices and lessons learned from multiagency exercises.
