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Washington Times - Obama names Ala. doctor surgeon general
| Michigan's Strategic National Stockpile Plan One of Best in Nation
Michigan's Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) plan recently received
a 99 percent from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
proving that the state remains a public health preparedness leader. | Michigan Demonstrates Impressive Pandemic Readiness
The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (2006) requires each
state to meet critical benchmarks and standards in their pandemic
preparedness and operational readiness. In March 2008, the federal
government released their Federal Guidance to Assist States in Improving
State-Level Pandemic Influenza Operating Plans. | Licensed Health Professionals Policy
A new MDCH policy and procedure has been implemented for the purpose of establishing a communication mechanism for notifying all licensed health professionals of urgent clinical information during a public health emergency. | MDCH Continues To Be National Preparedness Leader
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) continues to be a
national leader in public health emergency preparedness according to the
Public Health Emergency Preparedness report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). | Guardian of Public Health Monthly Newsletter
The Office of Public Health Preparedness compiles and distributes its newsletter, The Guardian of Public Health, on a monthly or twice-monthly basis. The newsletter contains important information in the following public health areas: preparedness and planning, exercises, pandemic preparedness, communications, surveillance, hospital preparedness, training and education, upcoming events, regional news, and other news. |
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| Sign Up for Michigan's Volunteer Registry |
Register Now. You Could Make a Difference.
The Michigan Volunteer Registry is an Internet-based system enabling health care personnel and citizens to pre-register to volunteer their assistance during an emergency. The registry assembles volunteers based on verification of their identity, credentials, and qualifications. Those interested in volunteering can securely enter their contact information on the website. During an emergency, volunteer information will be gathered and appropriate volunteers contacted by authorized personnel. Physicians, nurses, behavioral health, emergency medical services personnel, ancillary support staff and all other individuals interested in assisting are encouraged to register. |
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| Sign up for MSMS Biodefense Team |
MSMS will send regular updates to members who request to be added to
the MSMS Biodefense Team. To join, send your e-mail address to msms@msms.org and indicate
“Biodefense” in the subject line. We will respond to you
with a confirmation and a request for specialty and special interest
information, so that we may add you to our resource list in the event
experts and or speakers are needed.
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| Additional Resources |
- Key Sites
- Clinical
- American Medical Association:
- American Academy of Dermatology:
- Center for Disease Control Prevention:
- U.S. Public Health Service Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices:
- Current Anthrax Cases, (CDC)
- Procedures and Guidelines
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH):
- Related Information
- Physician Reservists Resource Guide
- Chemical Terrorism Resources
- Learning Resources
- The following are some useful sites that have bioterrorism modules:
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| Liability Statement |
The Good Samaritan Immunity Statute provides that
a physician who, in good faith, renders emergency care at the scene of
an emergency is generally immune from civil liability. The immunity
applies if there is no relationship between the physician and patient
prior to the emergency. There is also no immunity if the physician is
grossly negligent or engages in willful and wanton misconduct. This
immunity also extends to the hospital if the physician does not have a
duty to respond to an emergency, which would likely be the case for an
E.R. physician who is on duty where immunity would not apply.
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