Performance of Point of Dispensing Setup Drills for Distribution of Medical Countermeasures United States and Territories 2012–2016

The authors reviewed drills by local jurisdictions between 2012 and 2016 as they practiced dispensing of medical countermeasures. They aggregated point of dispensing (POD) setup data from around the U.S. to understand the time required to set up a POD. They conclude that there have been national improvements in POD preparedness, though some jurisdictions may benefit from technical assistance when setting up these dispensing sites.