Innovative Solutions for Collin County Bioterrorism Preparedness Karen Kaighan, RN Collin County Bioterrorism Coordinator July 29, 2003

Presentation Outline Department of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security Key Homeland Security Planners Key Homeland Security Planners Satellite Systems Satellite Systems RedBat RedBat Redundant Communication Systems Redundant Communication Systems Regional Media Campaign Regional Media Campaign Cross County Cooperation Cross County Cooperation

Department of Homeland Security Formation of a new county department. Directs & coordinates responses to disasters, emergencies, and terrorist activities. Cross-disciplined planning team results in an integrative, forward-thinking approach to protecting the county. Fire Security Public Health Emergency Management

Key SNS Planning Committee Kelley Stone – Director of Homeland Security Kelley Stone – Director of Homeland Security Karen Kaighan, RN – Bioterrorism Coordinator Karen Kaighan, RN – Bioterrorism Coordinator Janet Glowicz, RN – Nurse Epidemiologist Janet Glowicz, RN – Nurse Epidemiologist Dr. Muriel Marshall, DO, DrPH – County Physician Dr. Muriel Marshall, DO, DrPH – County Physician Dr. William Rohr, MD – Medical Examiner Dr. William Rohr, MD – Medical Examiner Steve Deffibaugh – Fire Marshal Steve Deffibaugh – Fire Marshal Leigh Hornsby – Public Information Officer Leigh Hornsby – Public Information Officer Steve Wasserman – IT Specialist Steve Wasserman – IT Specialist Candy Blair – Public Health Administrator Candy Blair – Public Health Administrator Patsy Morris – Public Health Coordinator Patsy Morris – Public Health Coordinator

Satellite Systems Satellite Downlink Systems geographically installed: Satellite Downlink Systems geographically installed: –County Health Department –County EOC –Sheriff Office (central) –City of Plano (south) –City of Frisco (west) –City of Wylie (east) Provides access to training programs broadcasted by CDC and other teaching facilities. Provides access to training programs broadcasted by CDC and other teaching facilities. Information access for first responders, key stakeholders, and the community. Information access for first responders, key stakeholders, and the community.

RedBat TM Syndromic surveillance software equipment: Syndromic surveillance software equipment: –Identifies uncommon clusters of symptoms –Identifies potential bioterrorist events and infectious disease outbreaks –Geographic Mapping Module Purchased and installing the system in county health department and 5 area hospitals. Purchased and installing the system in county health department and 5 area hospitals.

EOC Communication Channels: Redundant Communication Systems Communication Channels Communication Channels –Primary »Telephone (Cellular Phones) –Secondary »800 Trunk Radio System »Satellite Phones (Key Personnel) »Nextel Radio System (14 Key Personnel) »Pagers »Fax » »HAM Radio Operators Information Channels Information Channels –Health Alert Network –CrimeWeb –Reverse 911 System

Regional Media Campaign New County PIO Position New County PIO Position –Public Health Threats –Bioterrorism Preparedness –Media Outreach Emergency Communication Annex Drafted Emergency Communication Annex Drafted Regional “One Voice” Committee Member Regional “One Voice” Committee Member –NCTCOG –Regional Counties –TDH Region 2/3 Communication Brochure Communication Brochure

Cross County Cooperation Cross county meetings: Cross county meetings: –Regional strategic planning –Sharing templates –Regional communication systems –Grant Opportunities Training opportunities Training opportunities –NTX Poison Control

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