preparedness

Conceptualizing and measuring community preparedness within public health preparedness and response: complexities and lessons learned.

Kun KE, Rose DA, Morris T, Lamia T, Bhalakia A, McLees AW  •  July 2, 2014

Abstract: Since 2001, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Emergency Preparedness cooperative agreement has supported state, territorial, and local public health departments in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. This conceptual article describes complexities identified and lessons learned in developing community preparedness performance measures for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's public health preparedness program.