13 Questions
Point of Dispensing (POD) Medical oversight personnel required: _____, ______
physician, pharmacist
______ are an epidemic that occurs worldwide, across international borders, affecting a large number of people.
Pandemics
Zoonotic Diseases are transmitted via various routes. E.Coli (more specifically, O157) is transmitted fecal-oral route via contaminated ______
foods
Tuberculosis is transmitted via inhalation route via contaminated persons ______ particles
airborne
What is the national preparedness goal?
To have a secure and resilient nation with capabilities to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats and hazards.
_____ is the intentional use of infectious biological agents to cause illness or death.
Bioterrorism
How does MSDH monitor for potential biological agent releases?
MSDH works closely with hospital emergency rooms to look for clusters of sick patients.
What is the mission of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS)?
To deliver critical medical assets to the site of a public health emergency severe enough to cause local supplies to run out.
List three Category A threat agents for which SNS supplies countermeasures.
Smallpox, Anthrax, Botulism
What is the goal of enrolling Mississippians into the Closed POD system?
To reduce lines in Open (public) POD sites.
Name two Category B diseases identified as high priority agents/diseases.
Brucellosis, Salmonella, Typhus fever
What is the purpose of Point of Dispensing (POD) sites in Mississippi?
To ensure rapid dispensing of pills or vaccines to 100% of the population within 48 hours.
The ____ ____ goal is to have 'a secure and resilient nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk.
national preparedness
Test your knowledge on the national preparedness goal which aims to have a secure and resilient nation with capabilities to prevent, protect against, and respond to various threats and hazards. Explore topics like public health emergencies, natural disasters, and man-made disasters.
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