Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Taking Care of Business (DVD)

Course Number: DV1485

Public health officials and members of the business community are discovering the mutual benefits of partnering to get Pills into People. Bound together by a common goal protecting the health and safety of the citizens of the community public health and business are finding new strategies to solve some of the problems inherent in a mass antibiotic dispensing campaign. Both sides of this multidisciplinary partnership have something unique to offer and also to gain in this relationship. For example, when local businesses are willing to dispense antibiotics to employees and their families, the number of people who will report to community Points of Dispensing (PODs) can be significantly reduced. This relieves some of the burden on the PODs and offers businesses the opportunity to protect their employees and maintain continuity of operations. This broadcast focuses on the development of these public-private partnerships. Panelists discuss methods for locating and reaching-out to businesses and identify significant challenges, possible solutions, and opportunities involved in this type of community outreach. In addition, business leaders and public health professionals share their experiences in forming these partnerships.

TARGET AUDIENCE: State and local public health officials, state and local SNS and CRI planners, emergency managers, designated POD managers, and volunteer coordinators

MATERIALS: Participants need access to a computer with either internet access or a CD drive (for the CD version). Or participants will need to have access to a television connected to a working VHS or dvd player.

Archived broadcast can be viewed at http://www2.cdc.gov/PHTN/webcast/business/index.asp. Contact your State Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Consultant to request a videotape or CD. For further information, contact SNS_PPBcdc.gov.

PREREQUISITES: Learners should be Strategic National Stockpile local and state planners with a basic knowledge of the Strategic National Stockpile, its mission, and goals. Additionally, learners should have basic knowledge of mass antibiotic dispensing.