Topic Collection: Pharmacy
Prescription medications are often a critical part of effective healthcare. Shortages can arise from manufacturing or distribution issues, an increase in demand, or, in a disaster situation, a lack of available distribution locations. Medication shortages can cause inadequate treatment, and may require triage and crisis care strategies. These situations are occurring more frequently in non-disaster situations due to various production and inventory factors. Hospitals and pharmacies face numerous challenges when attempting to prepare for these shortages, particularly during emergency situations.
Community members with acute or chronic conditions may face challenges accessing their medicine before, during, and after disasters due to insurance or access issues. These barriers can exacerbate their medical conditions, which can also increase the vulnerability of a population and the number of preventable medical care and emergency room visits. The resources in the Topic Collection can help healthcare providers prepare for and respond to shortages and other pharmaceutical-related challenges that may arise during and after a disaster.
Each resource in this Topic Collection is placed into one or more of the following categories (click on the category name to be taken directly to that set of resources). Resources marked with an asterisk (*) appear in more than one category.
Community members with acute or chronic conditions may face challenges accessing their medicine before, during, and after disasters due to insurance or access issues. These barriers can exacerbate their medical conditions, which can also increase the vulnerability of a population and the number of preventable medical care and emergency room visits. The resources in the Topic Collection can help healthcare providers prepare for and respond to shortages and other pharmaceutical-related challenges that may arise during and after a disaster.
Each resource in this Topic Collection is placed into one or more of the following categories (click on the category name to be taken directly to that set of resources). Resources marked with an asterisk (*) appear in more than one category.
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Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
(2012).
Coping with and Mitigating the Effects of Shortages of Emergency Medications.
This guidance provides background into the scope and issues surrounding medication shortages and encourages use of a conventional, contingency, and crisis framework, which may be applied in disaster and non-disaster situations. It provides practical recommendations for hospital pharmacies and other stakeholders affected by medication shortages.
This guidance provides background into the scope and issues surrounding medication shortages and encourages use of a conventional, contingency, and crisis framework, which may be applied in disaster and non-disaster situations. It provides practical recommendations for hospital pharmacies and other stakeholders affected by medication shortages.
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Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
(2014).
Pharmacy Legal Toolkit: Guidance and Templates for State and Territorial Health Agencies when Establishing Effective Partnerships with Pharmacies during Routine and Pandemic Influenza Seasons.
This resource addresses legal issues, including the legal barriers faced by state and territorial health departments, pharmacists, and physicians that continue to hinder the expansion and inclusion of pharmacist vaccinators during routine and pandemic influenza seasons.
This resource addresses legal issues, including the legal barriers faced by state and territorial health departments, pharmacists, and physicians that continue to hinder the expansion and inclusion of pharmacist vaccinators during routine and pandemic influenza seasons.
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Bell, C., and Daniel, S.
(2014).
Pharmacy Leader's Role in Hospital Emergency Preparedness Planning.
Hospital Pharmacy. 49(4): 398–404.
The objective of this article is to provide healthcare system pharmacy leaders with a practical approach in developing an emergency operations plan (EOP) that can be activated and help meet patient-centered needs in the event of a disaster. The authors address how pharmacy leaders should: 1) review government and community disaster responses and understand the movement of drug supply for each response; 2) create a pharmacy disaster plan; 3) list the essential medications and determine their inventory levels; and 4) establish a staff training program to enhance understanding and implementation of the EOP.
The objective of this article is to provide healthcare system pharmacy leaders with a practical approach in developing an emergency operations plan (EOP) that can be activated and help meet patient-centered needs in the event of a disaster. The authors address how pharmacy leaders should: 1) review government and community disaster responses and understand the movement of drug supply for each response; 2) create a pharmacy disaster plan; 3) list the essential medications and determine their inventory levels; and 4) establish a staff training program to enhance understanding and implementation of the EOP.
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Brown, D.W., Young, S.L., Engelgau, M.M., and Mensah, G.A.
(2008).
Evidence-Based Approach for Disaster Preparedness Authorities to Inform the Contents of Repositories for Prescription Medications for Chronic Disease Management and Control.
(Abstract only.)
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. 23(5):447-57.
The authors of this study provide the first step in an evidence-based approach to inform the planning, periodic review, and revision of repositories of chronic disease medications, which would be helpful for rapid response to public health emergencies. The article identifies the most-prescribed medication classes of drugs as a start to outpatient planning.
The authors of this study provide the first step in an evidence-based approach to inform the planning, periodic review, and revision of repositories of chronic disease medications, which would be helpful for rapid response to public health emergencies. The article identifies the most-prescribed medication classes of drugs as a start to outpatient planning.
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Capper, S., Hogue, M., and Thomas, C.
(2010).
The Pharmacist's Role in Disasters.
South Central Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center.
This training course addresses the changing role of pharmacists in the public health system, and their specific roles during a public health emergency response. The presenters also discuss experiences of the pharmacy community during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
This training course addresses the changing role of pharmacists in the public health system, and their specific roles during a public health emergency response. The presenters also discuss experiences of the pharmacy community during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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Carameli, K.A., Eisenman, D.P., Blevins, J., D’Angona, B., and Glik, D.C.
(2010).
Planning for Chronic Disease Medications in Disaster: Perspectives from Patients, Physicians, Pharmacists, and Insurers.
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Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness.
The authors of this study discuss the current imbalance between the high proportion of chronically ill Americans who depend on prescription medications and their lack of medication reserves for disaster preparedness. They examined barriers that Los Angeles County residents with chronic illness experience within the prescription drug procurement system to achieve recommended medication reserves.
The authors of this study discuss the current imbalance between the high proportion of chronically ill Americans who depend on prescription medications and their lack of medication reserves for disaster preparedness. They examined barriers that Los Angeles County residents with chronic illness experience within the prescription drug procurement system to achieve recommended medication reserves.
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
(2015).
Getting Medical Care and Prescription Drugs in a Disaster or Emergency Area.
This fact sheet is intended for Medicare patients and provides information about how to see doctors and other providers, get prescription drugs and extended day supplies, pay Medicare premiums, and receive dialysis or chemotherapy. It also describes how to replace a Medicare card, or lost or damaged durable medical equipment or supplies that Medicare paid for.
This fact sheet is intended for Medicare patients and provides information about how to see doctors and other providers, get prescription drugs and extended day supplies, pay Medicare premiums, and receive dialysis or chemotherapy. It also describes how to replace a Medicare card, or lost or damaged durable medical equipment or supplies that Medicare paid for.
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Healthcare Ready (formerly Rx Response).
(2013).
Rx Open.
This website helps emergency management teams and the general public locate operating pharmacies in areas affected by natural disasters or public health emergencies. The tool provides maps to identify the location of open and closed pharmacies using Google Maps. The website is free to the public when activated at the request of state or federal officials.
This website helps emergency management teams and the general public locate operating pharmacies in areas affected by natural disasters or public health emergencies. The tool provides maps to identify the location of open and closed pharmacies using Google Maps. The website is free to the public when activated at the request of state or federal officials.
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Hogue, M.D., Hogue, H.B., Lander, R.D., et al.
(2009).
The Nontraditional Role of Pharmacists After Hurricane Katrina: Process Description and Lessons Learned.
Public Health Reports. 124(2): 217–223.
The authors of this article discuss the how Jefferson County (AL) Department of Health worked with a local school of pharmacy to develop a novel pharmacy plan to address gaps in service for evacuees after Hurricane Katrina. This plan may serve as a model for other municipalities and/or states interested in preparing a pharmacy response to future natural disasters.
The authors of this article discuss the how Jefferson County (AL) Department of Health worked with a local school of pharmacy to develop a novel pharmacy plan to address gaps in service for evacuees after Hurricane Katrina. This plan may serve as a model for other municipalities and/or states interested in preparing a pharmacy response to future natural disasters.
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Jhung, M.A., Shehab, N., Rohr-Allegrini, C., et al.
(2007).
Chronic Disease and Disasters: Medication Demands of Hurricane Katrina Evacuees.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 33(3):207-210.
The authors of this study assess the relationship between actual medication demands and medical relief pharmaceutical supplies in a population of 18,000 evacuees relocated to San Antonio, TX after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005.
The authors of this study assess the relationship between actual medication demands and medical relief pharmaceutical supplies in a population of 18,000 evacuees relocated to San Antonio, TX after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005.
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National Association of County and City Health Officials.
(2014).
Local Health Department and Pharmacy Partnerships for Enhancing Medication Dispensing During Emergencies: Statement of Policy.
This document offers eight recommendations for local health departments on collaborating with pharmacy partners for public health emergency preparedness and response. It discusses how strong relationships between local health departments and pharmacy partners can increase the safe, fast, effective, and equitable distribution of medical countermeasures during a public health emergency, and are crucial to effective public health emergency response.
This document offers eight recommendations for local health departments on collaborating with pharmacy partners for public health emergency preparedness and response. It discusses how strong relationships between local health departments and pharmacy partners can increase the safe, fast, effective, and equitable distribution of medical countermeasures during a public health emergency, and are crucial to effective public health emergency response.
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Pincock, L.L, Montello, M.J., Tarosky, M.J., et al.
(2011).
Pharmacist Readiness Roles for Emergency Preparedness.
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American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 68(7):620-623.
The authors describe the various roles pharmacists could have in disaster readiness and divide them into two categories: "clinical" and "other." Clinical roles would primarily be fulfilled by ambulatory care readiness pharmacists, pharmacotherapy readiness pharmacists, and critical care readiness pharmacists. The "other" category includes specialized clinical roles and nonclinical activities carried out by weapons of mass destruction/pandemic readiness pharmacists, pharmacy readiness logisticians, and pharmacist readiness managers.
The authors describe the various roles pharmacists could have in disaster readiness and divide them into two categories: "clinical" and "other." Clinical roles would primarily be fulfilled by ambulatory care readiness pharmacists, pharmacotherapy readiness pharmacists, and critical care readiness pharmacists. The "other" category includes specialized clinical roles and nonclinical activities carried out by weapons of mass destruction/pandemic readiness pharmacists, pharmacy readiness logisticians, and pharmacist readiness managers.
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Seattle and King County Advanced Practice Center.
(2010).
Developing Effective and Sustainable Medication Dispensing Strategies: The Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreement (CDTA).
(Requires free registration.)
This toolkit provides information about the process for utilizing pharmacies as medication dispensing and vaccination sites during emergencies by building effective partnerships between local health departments and community pharmacists before a disaster strikes. A user guide, tabletop exercise, decision flow chart, and information about communicating with the public are also included.
This toolkit provides information about the process for utilizing pharmacies as medication dispensing and vaccination sites during emergencies by building effective partnerships between local health departments and community pharmacists before a disaster strikes. A user guide, tabletop exercise, decision flow chart, and information about communicating with the public are also included.
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Stergachis, A., Arnold, J., and Elsenboss, C.
(2013).
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Science Seminar: Partnering for Emergency Medical Countermeasure Distribution.
University of Washington, Northwest Center for Public Health Practice.
This one-hour “CDC Science Seminar” describes a toolkit developed to help public health agencies work with key stakeholders, such as pharmacies and healthcare facilities, to develop methods for the dispensing of medical countermeasures (e.g., antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and supplies) during public health emergencies.
This one-hour “CDC Science Seminar” describes a toolkit developed to help public health agencies work with key stakeholders, such as pharmacies and healthcare facilities, to develop methods for the dispensing of medical countermeasures (e.g., antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and supplies) during public health emergencies.
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Drug Shortages
ASPR TRACIE.
(2016).
Drug Shortages and Disasters.
This factsheet supplements the Pharmacy Topic Collection and includes recent resources that provide an overview of the situation and how it can worsen during emergencies. These resources can help healthcare providers prepare for and respond to shortages and other pharmaceutical-related challenges that may arise during and after a disaster.
This factsheet supplements the Pharmacy Topic Collection and includes recent resources that provide an overview of the situation and how it can worsen during emergencies. These resources can help healthcare providers prepare for and respond to shortages and other pharmaceutical-related challenges that may arise during and after a disaster.
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ASPR TRACIE and ASTHO.
(2017).
Clinicians and Coalitions: A Conversation about Finding Solutions for Medication Shortages.
The speakers in this webinar: provided an overview of the medication shortages and their clinical impact; described coping strategies for scarce resources; and discussed the decision-making strategies states, coalitions, and healthcare facilities are currently using.
The speakers in this webinar: provided an overview of the medication shortages and their clinical impact; described coping strategies for scarce resources; and discussed the decision-making strategies states, coalitions, and healthcare facilities are currently using.
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Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
(2012).
Coping with and Mitigating the Effects of Shortages of Emergency Medications.
This guidance provides background into the scope and issues surrounding medication shortages and encourages use of a conventional, contingency, and crisis framework, which may be applied in disaster and non-disaster situations. It provides practical recommendations for hospital pharmacies and other stakeholders affected by medication shortages.
This guidance provides background into the scope and issues surrounding medication shortages and encourages use of a conventional, contingency, and crisis framework, which may be applied in disaster and non-disaster situations. It provides practical recommendations for hospital pharmacies and other stakeholders affected by medication shortages.
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Cooley, H.
(n.d.).
Best Practices for Hospitals and Health Systems in an Era of Drug Shortages.
(Accessed 10/30/2017.)
McKesson.
The author describes a process to manage drug shortages in healthcare facilities including having a plan, implementing structured communications, and ask the right questions.
The author describes a process to manage drug shortages in healthcare facilities including having a plan, implementing structured communications, and ask the right questions.
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Dembosky, A.
(2014).
Shortage of Saline Solution Has Hospitals on Edge.
Kaiser Health News.
This article addresses several solutions for the shortage including using smaller bags to cover more patients and moving patients from intravenous hydration to oral hydration faster than normal.
This article addresses several solutions for the shortage including using smaller bags to cover more patients and moving patients from intravenous hydration to oral hydration faster than normal.
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Drug Information Center of University of Utah and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
(n.d.).
Intravenous Solution Conservation Strategies.
(Accessed 10/27/2017.)
This fact sheet can help healthcare planners and providers understand the status of the current acute shortage of certain large-volume intravenous solutions. It includes a list of potential actions that can be taken to conserve these solutions and manage the shortage.
This fact sheet can help healthcare planners and providers understand the status of the current acute shortage of certain large-volume intravenous solutions. It includes a list of potential actions that can be taken to conserve these solutions and manage the shortage.
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Food and Drug Administration.
(2013).
Strategic Plan for Preventing and Mitigating Drug Shortages Food and Drug Administration, October 2013.
This document addresses the Food and Drug Administration’s plan for identifying, preventing, and mitigating drug shortages.
This document addresses the Food and Drug Administration’s plan for identifying, preventing, and mitigating drug shortages.
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Food and Drug Administration.
(2017).
FDA Drug Shortages – Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection Bags.
This page shows the status of past and current shortages of normal saline solution.
This page shows the status of past and current shortages of normal saline solution.
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Groke, S., Jarrell, D., Edwards, C., et al.
(2015).
Sodium Acetate as an Alkalinizing Agent for Salicylate Intoxication: A Case Report.
Journal of Clinical Toxicology. 5:237.
The authors share a case study of a patient treated with a sodium acetate (SA) continuous IV infusion after the hospital ran out of sodium bicarbonate. This approach may be considered by other healthcare facilities experiencing similar shortages.
The authors share a case study of a patient treated with a sodium acetate (SA) continuous IV infusion after the hospital ran out of sodium bicarbonate. This approach may be considered by other healthcare facilities experiencing similar shortages.
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Hegwer, L.
(2016).
Taking Action Against Drug Shortages.
Leadership.
This article addresses a number of steps healthcare facilities can take in a drug shortage situation including: reserving medication for treating patients where there is no substitution; preventing procedure cancellations by planning ahead; and developing an allocation framework that is applied to all decision making. The author also describes being prepared, anticipating shortfalls, and compounding drugs as an option for shortages.
This article addresses a number of steps healthcare facilities can take in a drug shortage situation including: reserving medication for treating patients where there is no substitution; preventing procedure cancellations by planning ahead; and developing an allocation framework that is applied to all decision making. The author also describes being prepared, anticipating shortfalls, and compounding drugs as an option for shortages.
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Hick, J.L., Hanfling, D., Courtney, B., and Lurie, N..
(2014).
Rationing Salt Water – Disaster Planning and Daily Care Delivery.
The New England Journal of Medicine. 370:1573-1576.
This article describes managing critical resource shortages through an incident management system and utilizing the key stewardship components of the Institute of Medicine’s standards of care guidelines for catastrophic emergencies. This excerpt from the article describes specifically recommendations from a previous shortage, “during the recent saline shortages, for example, the Northern Virginia Hospital Alliance released a coalition-purchased disaster cache of intravenous fluids to member hospitals for their immediate use, stemming the need for restrictive conservation measures. Many hospitals offered guidance to providers on using alternative crystalloids or smaller bags, emphasizing oral hydration, enteral feeding, and reduced preoperative fasting times whenever possible. These policies are often shared with other facilities and through health care networks and response coalitions, resulting in consistent, community-wide practices.”
This article describes managing critical resource shortages through an incident management system and utilizing the key stewardship components of the Institute of Medicine’s standards of care guidelines for catastrophic emergencies. This excerpt from the article describes specifically recommendations from a previous shortage, “during the recent saline shortages, for example, the Northern Virginia Hospital Alliance released a coalition-purchased disaster cache of intravenous fluids to member hospitals for their immediate use, stemming the need for restrictive conservation measures. Many hospitals offered guidance to providers on using alternative crystalloids or smaller bags, emphasizing oral hydration, enteral feeding, and reduced preoperative fasting times whenever possible. These policies are often shared with other facilities and through health care networks and response coalitions, resulting in consistent, community-wide practices.”
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Scudder, L. and Jensen, V.
(2014).
Critical Intravenous Solution Shortages.
Medscape.
This interview of drug shortage staff from the Food and Drug Administration, addresses the 2014 saline shortage. It provides recommendations for substitution of normal saline with other solutions and alternatives for mixing and administering medications.
This interview of drug shortage staff from the Food and Drug Administration, addresses the 2014 saline shortage. It provides recommendations for substitution of normal saline with other solutions and alternatives for mixing and administering medications.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
(2012).
The Impact of the National Drug Shortage on Emergency Care.
These meeting proceedings highlight how the shortage of emergency care drugs relates to the longer- term national drug shortage issue.
These meeting proceedings highlight how the shortage of emergency care drugs relates to the longer- term national drug shortage issue.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
(n.d.).
Managing Drug Shortages.
(Accessed 9/15/2015.)
This webpage provides links to a video and written transcript addressing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Safety and Innovation Act. The Act was passed by Congress in 2012, and provides new authorities for the FDA to manage drug shortages. In the video, FDA Drug Info Rounds pharmacists discuss the management of drug shortages and how the FDA’s role has changed in recent years.
This webpage provides links to a video and written transcript addressing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Safety and Innovation Act. The Act was passed by Congress in 2012, and provides new authorities for the FDA to manage drug shortages. In the video, FDA Drug Info Rounds pharmacists discuss the management of drug shortages and how the FDA’s role has changed in recent years.
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Walker, T.
(2014).
Saline Shortages: A 3-Step Action Plan.
The author describes recommendations for managing a saline shortage, which include three steps: Communication, Conservation, and Substitution.
The author describes recommendations for managing a saline shortage, which include three steps: Communication, Conservation, and Substitution.
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Education and Training
Capper, S., Hogue, M., and Thomas, C.
(2010).
The Pharmacist's Role in Disasters.
South Central Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center.
This training course addresses the changing role of pharmacists in the public health system, and their specific roles during a public health emergency response. The presenters also discuss experiences of the pharmacy community during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
This training course addresses the changing role of pharmacists in the public health system, and their specific roles during a public health emergency response. The presenters also discuss experiences of the pharmacy community during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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National Association of County and City Health Officials.
(2014).
Local Pharmacies May Save the Day in the Next Pandemic Event.
(Requires free registration.)
This podcast describes the benefits of incorporating pharmacists into public health emergency response, given their diverse skills and capabilities, and also addresses ways to overcome barriers – including legal barriers – to partnering with pharmacies.
This podcast describes the benefits of incorporating pharmacists into public health emergency response, given their diverse skills and capabilities, and also addresses ways to overcome barriers – including legal barriers – to partnering with pharmacies.
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Stergachis, A., Arnold, J., and Elsenboss, C.
(2013).
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Science Seminar: Partnering for Emergency Medical Countermeasure Distribution.
University of Washington, Northwest Center for Public Health Practice.
This one-hour “CDC Science Seminar” describes a toolkit developed to help public health agencies work with key stakeholders, such as pharmacies and healthcare facilities, to develop methods for the dispensing of medical countermeasures (e.g., antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and supplies) during public health emergencies.
This one-hour “CDC Science Seminar” describes a toolkit developed to help public health agencies work with key stakeholders, such as pharmacies and healthcare facilities, to develop methods for the dispensing of medical countermeasures (e.g., antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and supplies) during public health emergencies.
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Stergachis, A., Arnold, J., and Oberle, M.
(2013).
Creating Strong Partnerships: Local Health Departments and Pharmacy Work Together in Emergencies.
(Requires free registration.)
University of Washington, Northwest Center for Public Health Practice.
The speakers in this webinar discuss the importance of and tools for establishing partnerships between local health departments and healthcare organizations, such as pharmacies and hospitals, to dispense drugs, vaccines, and other medical countermeasures during public health emergencies. They address the roles of public health and pharmacy personnel with regards to emergency response, and share a novel mechanism for formalizing these relationships.
The speakers in this webinar discuss the importance of and tools for establishing partnerships between local health departments and healthcare organizations, such as pharmacies and hospitals, to dispense drugs, vaccines, and other medical countermeasures during public health emergencies. They address the roles of public health and pharmacy personnel with regards to emergency response, and share a novel mechanism for formalizing these relationships.
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University of Washington, Northwest Center for Public Health Practice.
(2007).
Emergency Distribution of Pharmaceuticals.
(Requires free registration.)
This one-hour online course provides instruction on what is involved in the process of mass dispensing of medications, vaccines, or other medical supplies. After completing this course, participants should be able to: describe the role of medical countermeasures in response to a public health emergency; list and describe the pharmaceutical resources available for public health crises (and how they could be used locally); and describe the purpose, flow, and roles of public health staff and volunteers in a mass dispensing clinic or point of distribution.
This one-hour online course provides instruction on what is involved in the process of mass dispensing of medications, vaccines, or other medical supplies. After completing this course, participants should be able to: describe the role of medical countermeasures in response to a public health emergency; list and describe the pharmaceutical resources available for public health crises (and how they could be used locally); and describe the purpose, flow, and roles of public health staff and volunteers in a mass dispensing clinic or point of distribution.
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University of Washington, Northwest Center for Public Health Practice.
(2012).
Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreement for Influenza Antivirals in Washington State.
This toolkit can be used by local health officers and individual authorized prescribers to allow pharmacists to prescribe antiviral medications in case of an influenza outbreak. Toolkit documents include training materials for pharmacists and a Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreement Template.
This toolkit can be used by local health officers and individual authorized prescribers to allow pharmacists to prescribe antiviral medications in case of an influenza outbreak. Toolkit documents include training materials for pharmacists and a Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreement Template.
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University of Washington, Northwest Center for Public Health Practice.
(2013).
Partnering for Medical Countermeasure Distribution in Emergencies.
This toolkit helps users work with key stakeholders to develop methods for the dispensing of medical countermeasures (e.g., antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and supplies) during public health emergencies. It includes multiple resources such as documents, videos, and slide sets that can be modified to meet individual needs during a variety of disasters.
This toolkit helps users work with key stakeholders to develop methods for the dispensing of medical countermeasures (e.g., antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and supplies) during public health emergencies. It includes multiple resources such as documents, videos, and slide sets that can be modified to meet individual needs during a variety of disasters.
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Woods, J.
(2013).
Emergency Preparedness: The Role of the Pharmacist.
(Requires free registration.)
South Central Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center.
This course familiarizes pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with the basic components of public health emergency preparedness and the role pharmacists play in disaster events. It addresses basic policies and directives related to public health emergencies, and reviews the federal and state resources available, with a specific look at the organizations involved in responding to a public health event in Mississippi.
This course familiarizes pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with the basic components of public health emergency preparedness and the role pharmacists play in disaster events. It addresses basic policies and directives related to public health emergencies, and reviews the federal and state resources available, with a specific look at the organizations involved in responding to a public health event in Mississippi.
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Electronic and Novel Prescribing, and Pharmacy Information Sharing
ASPR TRACIE.
(2016).
Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) Overview Fact Sheet.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) is funded by the Stafford Act and designed to help disaster survivors access prescription medicines. EPAP can also be activated by the Public Health Service Act under the authority of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS). The program utilizes normal business operations (e.g., electronic prescription claims processing, utilization of the normal pharmaceutical supply chain for distribution and dispensing) to pay for prescription medications for eligible persons.
The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) is funded by the Stafford Act and designed to help disaster survivors access prescription medicines. EPAP can also be activated by the Public Health Service Act under the authority of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS). The program utilizes normal business operations (e.g., electronic prescription claims processing, utilization of the normal pharmaceutical supply chain for distribution and dispensing) to pay for prescription medications for eligible persons.
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ASPR TRACIE.
(2016).
Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP): Hurricane Gustav Data Fact Sheet.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
This fact sheet provides a summary of the EPAP data collected and analyzed following Hurricane Gustav from September 2, 2008 to October 31, 2008.
This fact sheet provides a summary of the EPAP data collected and analyzed following Hurricane Gustav from September 2, 2008 to October 31, 2008.
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ASPR TRACIE.
(2016).
Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP): Hurricane Ike Data Fact Sheet.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
This fact sheet provides a summary of the EPAP data collected and analyzed following Hurricane Ike from September 12, 2008 to December 15, 2008.
This fact sheet provides a summary of the EPAP data collected and analyzed following Hurricane Ike from September 12, 2008 to December 15, 2008.
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ASPR TRACIE.
(2016).
Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP): Overview Fact Sheet.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
This fact sheet provides an overview of the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program.
This fact sheet provides an overview of the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program.
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ASPR TRACIE.
(2016).
Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP): Superstorm Sandy Data Fact Sheet.
United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
This fact sheet provides a summary of the EPAP data collected and analyzed following Superstorm Sandy for New Jersey and New York through October 30, 2013.
This fact sheet provides a summary of the EPAP data collected and analyzed following Superstorm Sandy for New Jersey and New York through October 30, 2013.
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ASPR TRACIE.
(2017).
Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) Louisiana Floods Data Fact Sheet.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
This fact sheet provides a summary of the EPAP data collected and analyzed following the Louisiana flooding from August 19, 2016 to September 20, 2016.
This fact sheet provides a summary of the EPAP data collected and analyzed following the Louisiana flooding from August 19, 2016 to September 20, 2016.
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Markle Foundation.
(2006).
Lessons from KatrinaHealth.
This report describes how KatrinaHealth, an online service developed to help Hurricane Katrina survivors, worked with healthcare providers to grant them access to evacuees’ records of medications (including dosages). The authors also share successes and challenges of the program and recommendations for the future.
This report describes how KatrinaHealth, an online service developed to help Hurricane Katrina survivors, worked with healthcare providers to grant them access to evacuees’ records of medications (including dosages). The authors also share successes and challenges of the program and recommendations for the future.
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McCloskey, P.
(2007).
Pharmacies Launch Emergency Rx History Service.
Government Health IT.
This article describes Emergency Rx History, which was a nationwide data service that gave individual physicians and healthcare organizations electronic access to the prescription drug histories of people suddenly dislocated by natural disasters or other emergencies. It allowed healthcare providers to link via an electronic records system or web portal to the prescription drug records of people who use the nation's leading pharmacies, such as Wal-Mart, Walgreen's, and CVS. (Note: The system described by the author is no longer available. However, the resource is included in this Topic Collection as the elements and framework may prove to be valuable for future efforts.)
This article describes Emergency Rx History, which was a nationwide data service that gave individual physicians and healthcare organizations electronic access to the prescription drug histories of people suddenly dislocated by natural disasters or other emergencies. It allowed healthcare providers to link via an electronic records system or web portal to the prescription drug records of people who use the nation's leading pharmacies, such as Wal-Mart, Walgreen's, and CVS. (Note: The system described by the author is no longer available. However, the resource is included in this Topic Collection as the elements and framework may prove to be valuable for future efforts.)
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Spaulding, A., Radi, D., Macleod, H., et al.
(2012).
Design and Implementation of a Statewide Influenza Nurse Triage Line in Response to Pandemic H1N1 Influenza.
Public Health Reports. 127(5): 532–540.
The Minnesota Department of Public Health developed several tools to support healthcare providers during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, including MN FluLine, a nurse triage line, that reached many rural and uninsured residents, and, according to the authors, may have prevented up to 11,000 in-person health-care encounters.
The Minnesota Department of Public Health developed several tools to support healthcare providers during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, including MN FluLine, a nurse triage line, that reached many rural and uninsured residents, and, according to the authors, may have prevented up to 11,000 in-person health-care encounters.
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Department of Public Health.
(2015).
Medication Administration Program Advisory Ruling.
This advisory ruling provides guidance to the Department of Public Health Medication Administration Program staff on managing take-home doses of methadone during a storm or other emergencies.
This advisory ruling provides guidance to the Department of Public Health Medication Administration Program staff on managing take-home doses of methadone during a storm or other emergencies.
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Evaluation and Studies: General
Bell, C., and Daniel, S.
(2014).
Pharmacy Leader's Role in Hospital Emergency Preparedness Planning.
Hospital Pharmacy. 49(4): 398–404.
The objective of this article is to provide healthcare system pharmacy leaders with a practical approach in developing an emergency operations plan (EOP) that can be activated and help meet patient-centered needs in the event of a disaster. The authors address how pharmacy leaders should: 1) review government and community disaster responses and understand the movement of drug supply for each response; 2) create a pharmacy disaster plan; 3) list the essential medications and determine their inventory levels; and 4) establish a staff training program to enhance understanding and implementation of the EOP.
The objective of this article is to provide healthcare system pharmacy leaders with a practical approach in developing an emergency operations plan (EOP) that can be activated and help meet patient-centered needs in the event of a disaster. The authors address how pharmacy leaders should: 1) review government and community disaster responses and understand the movement of drug supply for each response; 2) create a pharmacy disaster plan; 3) list the essential medications and determine their inventory levels; and 4) establish a staff training program to enhance understanding and implementation of the EOP.
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Brown, D.W., Young, S.L., Engelgau, M.M., and Mensah, G.A.
(2008).
Evidence-Based Approach for Disaster Preparedness Authorities to Inform the Contents of Repositories for Prescription Medications for Chronic Disease Management and Control.
(Abstract only.)
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. 23(5):447-57.
The authors of this study provide the first step in an evidence-based approach to inform the planning, periodic review, and revision of repositories of chronic disease medications, which would be helpful for rapid response to public health emergencies. The article identifies the most-prescribed medication classes of drugs as a start to outpatient planning.
The authors of this study provide the first step in an evidence-based approach to inform the planning, periodic review, and revision of repositories of chronic disease medications, which would be helpful for rapid response to public health emergencies. The article identifies the most-prescribed medication classes of drugs as a start to outpatient planning.
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Carameli, K.A., Eisenman, D.P., Blevins, J., D’Angona, B., and Glik, D.C.
(2010).
Planning for Chronic Disease Medications in Disaster: Perspectives from Patients, Physicians, Pharmacists, and Insurers.
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Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness.
The authors of this study discuss the current imbalance between the high proportion of chronically ill Americans who depend on prescription medications and their lack of medication reserves for disaster preparedness. They examined barriers that Los Angeles County residents with chronic illness experience within the prescription drug procurement system to achieve recommended medication reserves.
The authors of this study discuss the current imbalance between the high proportion of chronically ill Americans who depend on prescription medications and their lack of medication reserves for disaster preparedness. They examined barriers that Los Angeles County residents with chronic illness experience within the prescription drug procurement system to achieve recommended medication reserves.
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Fletcher, M., Puerini, R., Caum, J., and Alles, S.J.
(2014).
Efficiency and Effectiveness of Using Nonmedical Staff during an Urgent Mass Prophylaxis Response.
(Abstract only.)
Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Biodefense Strategy, Practice, and Science. 12(3):151-9.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health tested the readiness of a nonmedical closed point-of-dispensing (POD) site, using a simulated anthrax scenario, to see how rapidly and accurately it could provide medication to its internal population. The authors concluded that nonmedical closed PODs are a valuable strategy during a public health emergency that requires large segments of a population to receive medication rapidly; they also provided related recommendations.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health tested the readiness of a nonmedical closed point-of-dispensing (POD) site, using a simulated anthrax scenario, to see how rapidly and accurately it could provide medication to its internal population. The authors concluded that nonmedical closed PODs are a valuable strategy during a public health emergency that requires large segments of a population to receive medication rapidly; they also provided related recommendations.
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Hogue, M.D., Hogue, H.B., Lander, R.D., et al.
(2009).
The Nontraditional Role of Pharmacists After Hurricane Katrina: Process Description and Lessons Learned.
Public Health Reports. 124(2): 217–223.
The authors of this article discuss the how Jefferson County (AL) Department of Health worked with a local school of pharmacy to develop a novel pharmacy plan to address gaps in service for evacuees after Hurricane Katrina. This plan may serve as a model for other municipalities and/or states interested in preparing a pharmacy response to future natural disasters.
The authors of this article discuss the how Jefferson County (AL) Department of Health worked with a local school of pharmacy to develop a novel pharmacy plan to address gaps in service for evacuees after Hurricane Katrina. This plan may serve as a model for other municipalities and/or states interested in preparing a pharmacy response to future natural disasters.
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Howe, E., Victor, D., and Price, E.G.
(2008).
Chief Complaints, Diagnoses, and Medications Prescribed Seven Weeks Post-Katrina In New Orleans.
(Abstract only.)
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. 23(1):41–47.
The authors examined associations between patient characteristics, chief complaints, final diagnoses, and medications prescribed at a post-Katrina clinic to better inform strategic planning for post-disaster healthcare delivery (e.g., charitable donations of medications and medical supplies). Results of the study indicated donations of certain classes of medications were more useful than others.
The authors examined associations between patient characteristics, chief complaints, final diagnoses, and medications prescribed at a post-Katrina clinic to better inform strategic planning for post-disaster healthcare delivery (e.g., charitable donations of medications and medical supplies). Results of the study indicated donations of certain classes of medications were more useful than others.
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Jhung, M.A., Shehab, N., Rohr-Allegrini, C., et al.
(2007).
Chronic Disease and Disasters: Medication Demands of Hurricane Katrina Evacuees.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 33(3):207-210.
The authors of this study assess the relationship between actual medication demands and medical relief pharmaceutical supplies in a population of 18,000 evacuees relocated to San Antonio, TX after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005.
The authors of this study assess the relationship between actual medication demands and medical relief pharmaceutical supplies in a population of 18,000 evacuees relocated to San Antonio, TX after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005.
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Klepser, M.E., Adams, A.J., and Klepser, D.G.
(2015).
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Outpatient Settings: Leveraging Innovative Physician-Pharmacist Collaborations to Reduce Antibiotic Resistance.
(Abstract only.)
Health Security. 13(3):166-73.
The authors discuss pilot projects launched in three states, which pair physicians and community pharmacists under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) to treat patients with influenza and group A Streptococcus pharyngitis. CPAs can be used in daily practice and can potentially provide surge capacity for infectious disease outbreaks.
The authors discuss pilot projects launched in three states, which pair physicians and community pharmacists under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) to treat patients with influenza and group A Streptococcus pharyngitis. CPAs can be used in daily practice and can potentially provide surge capacity for infectious disease outbreaks.
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Rosenthal, M.S., Klein, K., Cowling, K., et al.
(2005).
Disaster Modeling: Medication Resources Required for Disaster Team Response.
(Abstract only.)
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. 20(5):309–315.
The objective of this study was to develop a model that can help determine supply requirements for the National Disaster Medical System, Disaster Medical Assistance Teams, or other responding disaster medical teams in a civilian environment. Results proved that the model predicted the proportion of patient complaints and, therefore, the medicine and supplies needed for the management of these patients.
The objective of this study was to develop a model that can help determine supply requirements for the National Disaster Medical System, Disaster Medical Assistance Teams, or other responding disaster medical teams in a civilian environment. Results proved that the model predicted the proportion of patient complaints and, therefore, the medicine and supplies needed for the management of these patients.
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Rottman, S.J.
(2008).
Pharmaceuticals and Chronic Diseases in Disaster Preparedness.
(Abstract only.)
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine.
The authors conducted a study to identify the kinds of medications that might be needed during and after a disaster. They analyzed national ambulatory hospital data on the prescription medication needs of patients who visited emergency departments in non-disaster circumstances. Their findings can help pharmacies plan and stockpile medication.
The authors conducted a study to identify the kinds of medications that might be needed during and after a disaster. They analyzed national ambulatory hospital data on the prescription medication needs of patients who visited emergency departments in non-disaster circumstances. Their findings can help pharmacies plan and stockpile medication.
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Rutkow, L., Vernick, J.S., Wissow, L.S., et al.
(2012).
Prescribing Authority during Emergencies Challenges for Mental Health Care Providers.
The Journal of Legal Medicine. 32(3): 249–260.
This article addresses the issues associated with the prescribing abilities of mental health providers after a disaster and the implications for acute and chronic management of behavioral health issues.
This article addresses the issues associated with the prescribing abilities of mental health providers after a disaster and the implications for acute and chronic management of behavioral health issues.
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See, S.
(2013).
Rediscovering Community—Reflections after Hurricane Sandy.
Annals of Family Medicine. 11(6): 571–573.
The author of this essay describes how she, as a faculty member in a family medicine residency, helped with relief efforts in Hoboken, NJ after Hurricane Sandy. She recounts her experiences with managing the medication needs of community residents in the hurricane’s aftermath.
The author of this essay describes how she, as a faculty member in a family medicine residency, helped with relief efforts in Hoboken, NJ after Hurricane Sandy. She recounts her experiences with managing the medication needs of community residents in the hurricane’s aftermath.
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Seib, K., Gleason, C., Richards, J.L., et al.
(2013).
Partners in Immunization: 2010 Survey Examining Differences among H1N1 Vaccine Providers in Washington State.
Public Health Reports. 128(3):198-211.
The authors of this study surveyed healthcare providers (e.g., traditional vaccine providers, pharmacists, and healthcare providers in correctional facilities) in Washington State to examine: differences in experiences administering H1N1 vaccine during a public health emergency, participation in preparedness activities, and communication with public health agencies. Pharmacists reported higher patient volumes and higher patient-to-practitioner ratios, and said that they rely on federal sources for public health information (versus local health departments). Pharmacists were also less likely to have participated in training, actual emergency response, or surge capacity initiatives.
The authors of this study surveyed healthcare providers (e.g., traditional vaccine providers, pharmacists, and healthcare providers in correctional facilities) in Washington State to examine: differences in experiences administering H1N1 vaccine during a public health emergency, participation in preparedness activities, and communication with public health agencies. Pharmacists reported higher patient volumes and higher patient-to-practitioner ratios, and said that they rely on federal sources for public health information (versus local health departments). Pharmacists were also less likely to have participated in training, actual emergency response, or surge capacity initiatives.
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Sylvester, K., Rocchio, M., Belisle, C., et al.
(2014).
Pharmacy Response to the Boston Marathon Bombings at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center.
(Abstract only.)
The Annals of Pharmacotherapy. 19;48(8):1082-1085.
The authors (from a tertiary academic medical center) discuss the pharmaceutical response to the Boston Marathon bombing, which focused on staffing, supplies, and communication.
The authors (from a tertiary academic medical center) discuss the pharmaceutical response to the Boston Marathon bombing, which focused on staffing, supplies, and communication.
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Tomio, J., Sato, H., and Mizumura, H.
(2010).
Interruption of Medication among Outpatients with Chronic Conditions after a Flood.
(Abstract only.)
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. 25(1):42-50.
In July 2006, a flash flood affected more than 3,000 households in southwest Japan. The authors conducted a study to describe the prevalence of the interruption of medication among the outpatients in the flood-affected area and to determine associated risk and preventive factors. They found that among the evacuated, the elderly and those receiving long-term care services were at high risk for interruption of medication. They also discovered that “preparing to go out with medication” had a preventive effect.
In July 2006, a flash flood affected more than 3,000 households in southwest Japan. The authors conducted a study to describe the prevalence of the interruption of medication among the outpatients in the flood-affected area and to determine associated risk and preventive factors. They found that among the evacuated, the elderly and those receiving long-term care services were at high risk for interruption of medication. They also discovered that “preparing to go out with medication” had a preventive effect.
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Evaluation and Studies: Pandemic
Fain, B.A., Koonin, L.M., Stoto, M.A., et al.
(2014).
Facilitating Access to Antiviral Medications and Information during an Influenza Pandemic: Engaging With the Public on Possible New Strategies.
Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Biodefense Strategy, Practice, and Science. 12(1):8-19.
The Institute of Medicine, with technical assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), convened public engagement events in three demographically and geographically diverse communities to assess public perception of the alternative strategies for prescribing, distributing, and dispensing antivirals and disseminating information about influenza and its treatment. Participants at all three locations expressed high levels of acceptance for each of the proposed strategies. Key findings from these sessions are discussed further in this article.
The Institute of Medicine, with technical assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), convened public engagement events in three demographically and geographically diverse communities to assess public perception of the alternative strategies for prescribing, distributing, and dispensing antivirals and disseminating information about influenza and its treatment. Participants at all three locations expressed high levels of acceptance for each of the proposed strategies. Key findings from these sessions are discussed further in this article.
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National Association of County and City Health Officials.
(2010).
Partners in Preparedness - Innovative Practices in Public-Private Partnerships for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Case Study #1: Local Health Departments Partner with Community Pharmacies for H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza Prevention, Vaccination, and Response.
This case study describes the collaboration between the Palm Beach County (FL) Health Department and the medical and hospital community, responding partners, and community pharmacies that facilitated a mass influenza vaccination campaign during the H1N1 influenza outbreak in 2009. The partnership enabled information and vaccines to flow from the health department to hundreds of area supermarkets and community pharmacies and their in-store health clinics, ensuring the public had access to credible and timely influenza information.
This case study describes the collaboration between the Palm Beach County (FL) Health Department and the medical and hospital community, responding partners, and community pharmacies that facilitated a mass influenza vaccination campaign during the H1N1 influenza outbreak in 2009. The partnership enabled information and vaccines to flow from the health department to hundreds of area supermarkets and community pharmacies and their in-store health clinics, ensuring the public had access to credible and timely influenza information.
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O'Hagan, J.J., Wong, K.K., Campbell, A.P., et al.
(2015).
Estimating the United States Demand for Influenza Antivirals and the Effect on Severe Influenza Disease during a Potential Pandemic.
(Abstract only.)
Clinical Infectious Diseases. 60 (Suppl 1):S30-41.
Following the detection of a novel influenza strain A (H7N9), the authors modeled the use of antiviral treatment in the U.S. to mitigate severe disease across a range of hypothetical pandemic scenarios. The model included estimates of attack rate, healthcare-seeking behavior, prescription rates, and other related data. Based on these inputs, the total antiviral regimens estimated to be available in the U.S. (as of April 2013) were deemed sufficient to meet treatment needs for the scenarios considered.
Following the detection of a novel influenza strain A (H7N9), the authors modeled the use of antiviral treatment in the U.S. to mitigate severe disease across a range of hypothetical pandemic scenarios. The model included estimates of attack rate, healthcare-seeking behavior, prescription rates, and other related data. Based on these inputs, the total antiviral regimens estimated to be available in the U.S. (as of April 2013) were deemed sufficient to meet treatment needs for the scenarios considered.
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Rubin, S.E., Schulman, R.M., Roszak, A.R., et al.
(2014).
Leveraging Partnerships among Community Pharmacists, Pharmacies, and Health Departments to Improve Pandemic Influenza Response.
(Abstract only.)
Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Biodefense Strategy, Practice, and Science. 12(2):76-84.
This article provides recommendations on how local health departments can most effectively develop and maintain relationships with community pharmacies. It also addresses how pharmacists can help provide a more coordinated and resourceful public health response to emergencies, specifically to pandemic influenza outbreaks.
This article provides recommendations on how local health departments can most effectively develop and maintain relationships with community pharmacies. It also addresses how pharmacists can help provide a more coordinated and resourceful public health response to emergencies, specifically to pandemic influenza outbreaks.
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Spaulding, A., Radi, D., Macleod, H., et al.
(2012).
Design and Implementation of a Statewide Influenza Nurse Triage Line in Response to Pandemic H1N1 Influenza.
Public Health Reports. 127(5): 532–540.
The Minnesota Department of Public Health developed several tools to support healthcare providers during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, including MN FluLine, a nurse triage line, that reached many rural and uninsured residents, and, according to the authors, may have prevented up to 11,000 in-person health-care encounters.
The Minnesota Department of Public Health developed several tools to support healthcare providers during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, including MN FluLine, a nurse triage line, that reached many rural and uninsured residents, and, according to the authors, may have prevented up to 11,000 in-person health-care encounters.
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Guidelines and Protocols: Ebola
Healthcare Ready (formerly Rx Response).
(2014).
Pharmacist Guidelines for Ebola: What to do if a Sick Patient comes to the Pharmacy.
This two-page checklist can help pharmacists work with potential Ebola patients. The checklist describes how to evaluate the patient, and provides steps to take if Ebola criteria are met.
This two-page checklist can help pharmacists work with potential Ebola patients. The checklist describes how to evaluate the patient, and provides steps to take if Ebola criteria are met.
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Healthcare Ready (formerly Rx Response).
(2014).
Pharmacy Owner Guidelines for Ebola: How to Prepare your Business for Ebola and Other Infectious Diseases.
This two-page checklist can help pharmacy owners prepare their businesses for Ebola and other infectious diseases. It includes recommendations, procedure reviews, and action steps.
This two-page checklist can help pharmacy owners prepare their businesses for Ebola and other infectious diseases. It includes recommendations, procedure reviews, and action steps.
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Healthcare Ready (formerly Rx Response).
(2014).
Team Member Guidelines for Ebola: How to Keep Your Risk of Exposure to Ebola and Other Infectious Diseases Low.
This one-page checklist provides guidelines for pharmacy team members on maintaining a low risk of exposure to Ebola and other infectious diseases.
This one-page checklist provides guidelines for pharmacy team members on maintaining a low risk of exposure to Ebola and other infectious diseases.
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Guidelines and Protocols: General
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
(2015).
Getting Medical Care and Prescription Drugs in a Disaster or Emergency Area.
This fact sheet is intended for Medicare patients and provides information about how to see doctors and other providers, get prescription drugs and extended day supplies, pay Medicare premiums, and receive dialysis or chemotherapy. It also describes how to replace a Medicare card, or lost or damaged durable medical equipment or supplies that Medicare paid for.
This fact sheet is intended for Medicare patients and provides information about how to see doctors and other providers, get prescription drugs and extended day supplies, pay Medicare premiums, and receive dialysis or chemotherapy. It also describes how to replace a Medicare card, or lost or damaged durable medical equipment or supplies that Medicare paid for.
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Healthcare Ready (formerly Rx Response).
(2015).
Stability of Refrigerated Drugs.
This chart details the stability of the most commonly dispensed refrigerated drug products (based on the U.S. top 200 prescription medications in 2014), and over-the-counter insulin products. The chart includes proper storage data, allowable temperature excursions and the length of time such excursions are permitted, and contact information for product manufacturers.
This chart details the stability of the most commonly dispensed refrigerated drug products (based on the U.S. top 200 prescription medications in 2014), and over-the-counter insulin products. The chart includes proper storage data, allowable temperature excursions and the length of time such excursions are permitted, and contact information for product manufacturers.
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National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.
(2006).
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and Response Planning: A Guide for Boards of Pharmacy.
This guidance document was developed for the Boards of Pharmacy. It provides an overview of federal, state, and local governments in preparedness and response management to enable Boards to develop robust emergency and disaster plans that compliment local efforts. It also includes several appendices, which contain guidance information and templates for issues such as emergency planning, maintaining operations, and communications.
This guidance document was developed for the Boards of Pharmacy. It provides an overview of federal, state, and local governments in preparedness and response management to enable Boards to develop robust emergency and disaster plans that compliment local efforts. It also includes several appendices, which contain guidance information and templates for issues such as emergency planning, maintaining operations, and communications.
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National Association of County and City Health Officials.
(2013).
Building and Sustaining Strong Partnerships between Pharmacies and Health Departments at State and Local Levels.
This report encourages building public-private partnerships between health department and pharmacies to help distribute and dispense critical medications or vaccines during a public health emergency. It offers actionable steps for pharmacists and public health professionals to begin laying the foundation of long-lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships. It also provides information about the benefits of partnership, partnerships best practices, and a checklist for building partnerships.
This report encourages building public-private partnerships between health department and pharmacies to help distribute and dispense critical medications or vaccines during a public health emergency. It offers actionable steps for pharmacists and public health professionals to begin laying the foundation of long-lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships. It also provides information about the benefits of partnership, partnerships best practices, and a checklist for building partnerships.
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National Association of County and City Health Officials.
(2014).
Local Health Department and Pharmacy Partnerships for Enhancing Medication Dispensing During Emergencies: Statement of Policy.
This document offers eight recommendations for local health departments on collaborating with pharmacy partners for public health emergency preparedness and response. It discusses how strong relationships between local health departments and pharmacy partners can increase the safe, fast, effective, and equitable distribution of medical countermeasures during a public health emergency, and are crucial to effective public health emergency response.
This document offers eight recommendations for local health departments on collaborating with pharmacy partners for public health emergency preparedness and response. It discusses how strong relationships between local health departments and pharmacy partners can increase the safe, fast, effective, and equitable distribution of medical countermeasures during a public health emergency, and are crucial to effective public health emergency response.
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Pharmacist's Letter.
(n.d.).
Dosage Comparison Charts.
(Subscription required. Accessed 8/25/2015.)
Therapeutic Research Center.
This dosage comparison chart provides information on how to switch medications.
This dosage comparison chart provides information on how to switch medications.
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Pincock, L.L, Montello, M.J., Tarosky, M.J., et al.
(2011).
Pharmacist Readiness Roles for Emergency Preparedness.
(Requires log in to Medscape).
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 68(7):620-623.
The authors describe the various roles pharmacists could have in disaster readiness and divide them into two categories: "clinical" and "other." Clinical roles would primarily be fulfilled by ambulatory care readiness pharmacists, pharmacotherapy readiness pharmacists, and critical care readiness pharmacists. The "other" category includes specialized clinical roles and nonclinical activities carried out by weapons of mass destruction/pandemic readiness pharmacists, pharmacy readiness logisticians, and pharmacist readiness managers.
The authors describe the various roles pharmacists could have in disaster readiness and divide them into two categories: "clinical" and "other." Clinical roles would primarily be fulfilled by ambulatory care readiness pharmacists, pharmacotherapy readiness pharmacists, and critical care readiness pharmacists. The "other" category includes specialized clinical roles and nonclinical activities carried out by weapons of mass destruction/pandemic readiness pharmacists, pharmacy readiness logisticians, and pharmacist readiness managers.
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Rebmann, T., McPhee, K., Osborne, L., et al.
(2017).
Best Practices for Healthcare Facility and Regional Stockpile Maintenance and Sustainment: A Literature Review.
(Abstract only.)
Health Security. August 2. E-pub ahead of print.
The authors conducted a literature review and outline best practices and recommendations regarding maintaining and sustaining a local or regional stockpile. Recommendations include timing and procedures for assessing, inventorying, storing, managing, tracking, and deploying materials stockpiled on site, in a trailer, or in a warehouse. The authors also provide an overview of alternative approaches for maintaining a local or regional cache. Healthcare facilities, coalitions, and related entities can use the findings to develop their own stockpile management protocols and policies.
The authors conducted a literature review and outline best practices and recommendations regarding maintaining and sustaining a local or regional stockpile. Recommendations include timing and procedures for assessing, inventorying, storing, managing, tracking, and deploying materials stockpiled on site, in a trailer, or in a warehouse. The authors also provide an overview of alternative approaches for maintaining a local or regional cache. Healthcare facilities, coalitions, and related entities can use the findings to develop their own stockpile management protocols and policies.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
(2014).
Disposal of Contaminated Devices.
This resource provides tips on checking medical devices for contamination and disposing of contaminated products in order to help pharmacies return to business as soon as possible following flooding or loss of power.
This resource provides tips on checking medical devices for contamination and disposing of contaminated products in order to help pharmacies return to business as soon as possible following flooding or loss of power.
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Hospital Pharmacy Preparedness
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Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
(2012).
Coping with and Mitigating the Effects of Shortages of Emergency Medications.
This guidance provides background into the scope and issues surrounding medication shortages and encourages use of a conventional, contingency, and crisis framework, which may be applied in disaster and non-disaster situations. It provides practical recommendations for hospital pharmacies and other stakeholders affected by medication shortages.
This guidance provides background into the scope and issues surrounding medication shortages and encourages use of a conventional, contingency, and crisis framework, which may be applied in disaster and non-disaster situations. It provides practical recommendations for hospital pharmacies and other stakeholders affected by medication shortages.
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Healthcare Ready.
(2017).
Pharmacy and Emergency Preparedness: A Landscape Analysis.
This issue highlights new/existing challenges pharmacy stakeholders face during emergencies; shares a "high-level landscape" of collaborations and resources that have been created to safeguard access to medications and medical supplies during emergencies; and features practices that can increase healthcare resilience. Links to helpful toolkits and templates are provided throughout the document.
This issue highlights new/existing challenges pharmacy stakeholders face during emergencies; shares a "high-level landscape" of collaborations and resources that have been created to safeguard access to medications and medical supplies during emergencies; and features practices that can increase healthcare resilience. Links to helpful toolkits and templates are provided throughout the document.
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Stergachis, A., Arnold, J., and Oberle, M.
(2013).
Creating Strong Partnerships: Local Health Departments and Pharmacy Work Together in Emergencies.
(Requires free registration.)
University of Washington, Northwest Center for Public Health Practice.
The speakers in this webinar discuss the importance of and tools for establishing partnerships between local health departments and healthcare organizations, such as pharmacies and hospitals, to dispense drugs, vaccines, and other medical countermeasures during public health emergencies. They address the roles of public health and pharmacy personnel with regards to emergency response, and share a novel mechanism for formalizing these relationships.
The speakers in this webinar discuss the importance of and tools for establishing partnerships between local health departments and healthcare organizations, such as pharmacies and hospitals, to dispense drugs, vaccines, and other medical countermeasures during public health emergencies. They address the roles of public health and pharmacy personnel with regards to emergency response, and share a novel mechanism for formalizing these relationships.
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University of Washington, Northwest Center for Public Health Practice.
(2013).
Partnering for Medical Countermeasure Distribution in Emergencies.
This toolkit helps users work with key stakeholders to develop methods for the dispensing of medical countermeasures (e.g., antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and supplies) during public health emergencies. It includes multiple resources such as documents, videos, and slide sets that can be modified to meet individual needs during a variety of disasters.
This toolkit helps users work with key stakeholders to develop methods for the dispensing of medical countermeasures (e.g., antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and supplies) during public health emergencies. It includes multiple resources such as documents, videos, and slide sets that can be modified to meet individual needs during a variety of disasters.
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Legal/Regulatory Resources
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
(n.d.).
Scope of Practice Issues in Public Health Emergencies.
(Accessed 9/16/2015.)
This fact sheet discusses the mechanisms used by states to modify healthcare worker scope of practice during emergencies and analyzes the types of activities and control measures associated with modified scope of practice. It provides an example of how prescription authority was expanded to include pharmacists and EMS providers during the H1N1 epidemic.
This fact sheet discusses the mechanisms used by states to modify healthcare worker scope of practice during emergencies and analyzes the types of activities and control measures associated with modified scope of practice. It provides an example of how prescription authority was expanded to include pharmacists and EMS providers during the H1N1 epidemic.
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Healthcare Ready (formerly Rx Response).
(2014).
A Review of State Emergency Prescription Refill Protocols.
This blog notes that in order for pharmacists to adequately prepare for potential disasters, it is imperative for all states (and the District of Columbia) to clearly define emergency prescription refill protocols and allow pharmacists to dispense an emergency 30-day supply of medications, specifically during times of a public health emergency, and to make this information readily available and accessible to pharmacists and the public. Maps depicting the emergency prescription refill laws by state, and the number of days’ supply allowed by emergency prescription laws is also provided.
This blog notes that in order for pharmacists to adequately prepare for potential disasters, it is imperative for all states (and the District of Columbia) to clearly define emergency prescription refill protocols and allow pharmacists to dispense an emergency 30-day supply of medications, specifically during times of a public health emergency, and to make this information readily available and accessible to pharmacists and the public. Maps depicting the emergency prescription refill laws by state, and the number of days’ supply allowed by emergency prescription laws is also provided.
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Rutkow, L., Vernick, J.S., Wissow, L.S., et al.
(2012).
Prescribing Authority during Emergencies Challenges for Mental Health Care Providers.
The Journal of Legal Medicine. 32(3): 249–260.
This article addresses the issues associated with the prescribing abilities of mental health providers after a disaster and the implications for acute and chronic management of behavioral health issues.
This article addresses the issues associated with the prescribing abilities of mental health providers after a disaster and the implications for acute and chronic management of behavioral health issues.
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Task Force on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and the US Drug Distribution System.
(n.d.).
Report of the Task Force on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and the US Drug Distribution System.
(Accessed 3/22/2017.)
This report includes a Model State Pharmacy Act as well as other recommended State Boards of Pharmacy actions and background information.
This report includes a Model State Pharmacy Act as well as other recommended State Boards of Pharmacy actions and background information.
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The Florida Senate.
(2012).
2012 Florida Statutes: 465.0275 – Emergency Prescription Refill.
This Florida statute states that “In the event a pharmacist receives a request for a prescription refill and the pharmacist is unable to readily obtain refill authorization from the prescriber, the pharmacist may dispense a one-time emergency refill of up to a 72-hour supply of the prescribed medication.” However, in areas or counties included in an emergency order or proclamation of a state of emergency declared by the Governor, the pharmacist may dispense up to a 30-day supply given certain circumstances as indicated in this statute.
This Florida statute states that “In the event a pharmacist receives a request for a prescription refill and the pharmacist is unable to readily obtain refill authorization from the prescriber, the pharmacist may dispense a one-time emergency refill of up to a 72-hour supply of the prescribed medication.” However, in areas or counties included in an emergency order or proclamation of a state of emergency declared by the Governor, the pharmacist may dispense up to a 30-day supply given certain circumstances as indicated in this statute.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
(n.d.).
Managing Drug Shortages.
(Accessed 9/15/2015.)
This webpage provides links to a video and written transcript addressing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Safety and Innovation Act. The Act was passed by Congress in 2012, and provides new authorities for the FDA to manage drug shortages. In the video, FDA Drug Info Rounds pharmacists discuss the management of drug shortages and how the FDA’s role has changed in recent years.
This webpage provides links to a video and written transcript addressing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Safety and Innovation Act. The Act was passed by Congress in 2012, and provides new authorities for the FDA to manage drug shortages. In the video, FDA Drug Info Rounds pharmacists discuss the management of drug shortages and how the FDA’s role has changed in recent years.
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News and Other Media Articles
Express Scripts.
(2015).
Emergency Preparedness for Prescription Medications.
This post provides quick tips and recommendations on how individuals can manage preparations for chronic medications when planning for severe weather emergencies.
This post provides quick tips and recommendations on how individuals can manage preparations for chronic medications when planning for severe weather emergencies.
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Hayes, H.
(2008).
CMS Activates Emergency System to Fill Evacuees Prescriptions.
Government Health IT.
The author of this article discusses how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) activated the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) after Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. EPAP provides financial assistance to uninsured disaster victims to cover one refill of existing prescriptions. It may also be used to replace equipment (e.g., walkers and wheelchairs) left behind or lost as people evacuated.
The author of this article discusses how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) activated the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) after Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. EPAP provides financial assistance to uninsured disaster victims to cover one refill of existing prescriptions. It may also be used to replace equipment (e.g., walkers and wheelchairs) left behind or lost as people evacuated.
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Healthcare Ready (formerly Rx Response).
(n.d.).
Stability of Refrigerated Drugs: When Proper Storage is Not Possible during Emergencies and Disasters.
(Accessed 8/25/2015.)
This post addresses the importance of planning and preparing for lengthy or widespread power outages during disasters, which may impact supplies of life-sustaining medications requiring refrigeration. It provides a link to a chart detailing the stability of common refrigerated drug products, which can also be accessed the Plan, Tools, and Templates section of this Topic Collection.
This post addresses the importance of planning and preparing for lengthy or widespread power outages during disasters, which may impact supplies of life-sustaining medications requiring refrigeration. It provides a link to a chart detailing the stability of common refrigerated drug products, which can also be accessed the Plan, Tools, and Templates section of this Topic Collection.
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Khrais, R.
(2012).
For Some Sandy Survivors, Medicine's the Big Worry.
NPR.
The author of this article (and webcast) discusses the medical issues that some Superstorm Sandy survivors experienced after the storm. The storm caused many pharmacies to close, kept home healthcare aides from getting to their patients, and flooded many of the clinics people rely on. The article also describes one doctor’s mission to get medicine to people who did not have access to their doctors or could not get out of their homes.
The author of this article (and webcast) discusses the medical issues that some Superstorm Sandy survivors experienced after the storm. The storm caused many pharmacies to close, kept home healthcare aides from getting to their patients, and flooded many of the clinics people rely on. The article also describes one doctor’s mission to get medicine to people who did not have access to their doctors or could not get out of their homes.
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McCloskey, P.
(2007).
Pharmacies Launch Emergency Rx History Service.
Government Health IT.
This article describes Emergency Rx History, which was a nationwide data service that gave individual physicians and healthcare organizations electronic access to the prescription drug histories of people suddenly dislocated by natural disasters or other emergencies. It allowed healthcare providers to link via an electronic records system or web portal to the prescription drug records of people who use the nation's leading pharmacies, such as Wal-Mart, Walgreen's, and CVS. (Note: The system described by the author is no longer available. However, the resource is included in this Topic Collection as the elements and framework may prove to be valuable for future efforts.)
This article describes Emergency Rx History, which was a nationwide data service that gave individual physicians and healthcare organizations electronic access to the prescription drug histories of people suddenly dislocated by natural disasters or other emergencies. It allowed healthcare providers to link via an electronic records system or web portal to the prescription drug records of people who use the nation's leading pharmacies, such as Wal-Mart, Walgreen's, and CVS. (Note: The system described by the author is no longer available. However, the resource is included in this Topic Collection as the elements and framework may prove to be valuable for future efforts.)
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Plans, Tools, and Templates
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
(2014).
Pharmacy Legal Toolkit: Guidance and Templates for State and Territorial Health Agencies when Establishing Effective Partnerships with Pharmacies during Routine and Pandemic Influenza Seasons.
This resource addresses legal issues, including the legal barriers faced by state and territorial health departments, pharmacists, and physicians that continue to hinder the expansion and inclusion of pharmacist vaccinators during routine and pandemic influenza seasons.
This resource addresses legal issues, including the legal barriers faced by state and territorial health departments, pharmacists, and physicians that continue to hinder the expansion and inclusion of pharmacist vaccinators during routine and pandemic influenza seasons.
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Healthcare Ready.
(2017).
Pharmacy and Emergency Preparedness: A Landscape Analysis.
This issue highlights new/existing challenges pharmacy stakeholders face during emergencies; shares a "high-level landscape" of collaborations and resources that have been created to safeguard access to medications and medical supplies during emergencies; and features practices that can increase healthcare resilience. Links to helpful toolkits and templates are provided throughout the document.
This issue highlights new/existing challenges pharmacy stakeholders face during emergencies; shares a "high-level landscape" of collaborations and resources that have been created to safeguard access to medications and medical supplies during emergencies; and features practices that can increase healthcare resilience. Links to helpful toolkits and templates are provided throughout the document.
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Healthcare Ready (formerly Rx Response).
(2013).
Rx On the Run.
This online tool can be used by the general public and enables users to print a personalized medication wallet card that documents prescriptions, dosages, and other important medical information. These cards can help people access their medical records or refill prescriptions after a disaster or public health emergency.
This online tool can be used by the general public and enables users to print a personalized medication wallet card that documents prescriptions, dosages, and other important medical information. These cards can help people access their medical records or refill prescriptions after a disaster or public health emergency.
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Healthcare Ready (formerly Rx Response).
(2013).
Rx Open.
This website helps emergency management teams and the general public locate operating pharmacies in areas affected by natural disasters or public health emergencies. The tool provides maps to identify the location of open and closed pharmacies using Google Maps. The website is free to the public when activated at the request of state or federal officials.
This website helps emergency management teams and the general public locate operating pharmacies in areas affected by natural disasters or public health emergencies. The tool provides maps to identify the location of open and closed pharmacies using Google Maps. The website is free to the public when activated at the request of state or federal officials.
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Healthcare Ready (formerly Rx Response).
(2015).
Stability of Refrigerated Drugs.
This chart details the stability of the most commonly dispensed refrigerated drug products (based on the U.S. top 200 prescription medications in 2014), and over-the-counter insulin products. The chart includes proper storage data, allowable temperature excursions and the length of time such excursions are permitted, and contact information for product manufacturers.
This chart details the stability of the most commonly dispensed refrigerated drug products (based on the U.S. top 200 prescription medications in 2014), and over-the-counter insulin products. The chart includes proper storage data, allowable temperature excursions and the length of time such excursions are permitted, and contact information for product manufacturers.
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McPhillips-Tangum, C., and Lezin, N.
(2016).
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Toolkit for Public Health and Pharmacies: Guidance and Templates for State and Territorial Health Agencies When Establishing MOUs with Pharmacies to Support a Coordinated and Resourceful Public Health Response to Influenza Pandemics and Other Vaccine-Related Emergencies.
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
This toolkit provides guidance to state health agencies to engage pharmacies in supporting the response to influenza pandemics and other vaccine-related public health emergencies. It describes steps to take and templates to use in developing an MOU between public health agencies and pharmacies.
This toolkit provides guidance to state health agencies to engage pharmacies in supporting the response to influenza pandemics and other vaccine-related public health emergencies. It describes steps to take and templates to use in developing an MOU between public health agencies and pharmacies.
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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
(2017).
MI-MEDIC. Michigan Medication Emergency Dosing and Intervention Cards.
These color-coded cards were designed to help emergency healthcare practitioners provide care for patients based on weight and age. Instructions for each age/weight group are provided on two cards: Conditions/Medications and Cardiac Resuscitation. The cards can be saved and/or printed for future use.
These color-coded cards were designed to help emergency healthcare practitioners provide care for patients based on weight and age. Instructions for each age/weight group are provided on two cards: Conditions/Medications and Cardiac Resuscitation. The cards can be saved and/or printed for future use.
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National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.
(2006).
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and Response Planning: A Guide for Boards of Pharmacy.
This guidance document was developed for the Boards of Pharmacy. It provides an overview of federal, state, and local governments in preparedness and response management to enable Boards to develop robust emergency and disaster plans that compliment local efforts. It also includes several appendices, which contain guidance information and templates for issues such as emergency planning, maintaining operations, and communications.
This guidance document was developed for the Boards of Pharmacy. It provides an overview of federal, state, and local governments in preparedness and response management to enable Boards to develop robust emergency and disaster plans that compliment local efforts. It also includes several appendices, which contain guidance information and templates for issues such as emergency planning, maintaining operations, and communications.
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Pharmacist's Letter.
(n.d.).
Dosage Comparison Charts.
(Subscription required. Accessed 8/25/2015.)
Therapeutic Research Center.
This dosage comparison chart provides information on how to switch medications.
This dosage comparison chart provides information on how to switch medications.
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Seattle and King County Advanced Practice Center.
(2010).
Developing Effective and Sustainable Medication Dispensing Strategies: The Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreement (CDTA).
(Requires free registration.)
This toolkit provides information about the process for utilizing pharmacies as medication dispensing and vaccination sites during emergencies by building effective partnerships between local health departments and community pharmacists before a disaster strikes. A user guide, tabletop exercise, decision flow chart, and information about communicating with the public are also included.
This toolkit provides information about the process for utilizing pharmacies as medication dispensing and vaccination sites during emergencies by building effective partnerships between local health departments and community pharmacists before a disaster strikes. A user guide, tabletop exercise, decision flow chart, and information about communicating with the public are also included.
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University of Washington, Northwest Center for Public Health Practice.
(2012).
Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreement for Influenza Antivirals in Washington State.
This toolkit can be used by local health officers and individual authorized prescribers to allow pharmacists to prescribe antiviral medications in case of an influenza outbreak. Toolkit documents include training materials for pharmacists and a Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreement Template.
This toolkit can be used by local health officers and individual authorized prescribers to allow pharmacists to prescribe antiviral medications in case of an influenza outbreak. Toolkit documents include training materials for pharmacists and a Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreement Template.
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University of Washington, Northwest Center for Public Health Practice.
(2013).
Partnering for Medical Countermeasure Distribution in Emergencies.
This toolkit helps users work with key stakeholders to develop methods for the dispensing of medical countermeasures (e.g., antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and supplies) during public health emergencies. It includes multiple resources such as documents, videos, and slide sets that can be modified to meet individual needs during a variety of disasters.
This toolkit helps users work with key stakeholders to develop methods for the dispensing of medical countermeasures (e.g., antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and supplies) during public health emergencies. It includes multiple resources such as documents, videos, and slide sets that can be modified to meet individual needs during a variety of disasters.
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Yale New Haven Health System, Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response.
(n.d.).
Pre-Storm Checklist.
This checklist provides steps (broken into time periods) healthcare providers can take prior to a storm's arrival. It is categorized into a number of departments: administrative, clinical laboratory, clinical services, facilities, food and nutrition, IT/MIS, materials management, pharmacy, respiratory care, and safety and security.
This checklist provides steps (broken into time periods) healthcare providers can take prior to a storm's arrival. It is categorized into a number of departments: administrative, clinical laboratory, clinical services, facilities, food and nutrition, IT/MIS, materials management, pharmacy, respiratory care, and safety and security.
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Agencies and Organizations
Note: The agencies and organizations listed in this section have a page, program, or specific research dedicated to this topic area.
Note: The agencies and organizations listed in this section have a page, program, or specific research dedicated to this topic area.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Getting Medical Care & Prescription Drugs in a Disaster or Emergency Area.
This ASPR TRACIE Topic Collection was comprehensively reviewed in September 2015 by the following subject matter experts (listed in alphabetical order): Pamela Allweiss, MD, MPH, Medical Officer, CDC; Michael Bourg, Pharm.D., HHS ASPR; John Hick, MD, HHS ASPR and Hennepin County Medical Center; Erin Mullen, RPh, PhD, CEM, Senior Consultant, Healthcare Ready (formerly Rx Response); and Mary Russell, EdD, MSN, Emergency Services, Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
Additional assistance provided by James G. Hodge, Jr., JD, LLM, Professor of Public Health Law and Ethics, Director, Public Health Law and Policy Program, Director, Western Region Office, Network for Public Health Law, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University.
Additional assistance provided by James G. Hodge, Jr., JD, LLM, Professor of Public Health Law and Ethics, Director, Public Health Law and Policy Program, Director, Western Region Office, Network for Public Health Law, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University.
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