Emergency preparedness

Completed Projects

Impact of Bioterrorism on Rural Mental Health Needs
Research center: ORHP-funded Individual Grantees
Funder: Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP)
Topics: Emergency preparedness, Mental health
This project aims to assess and improve the preparedness of rural primary care professionals to care for mental health conditions in the wake of bioterrorism and infectious disease outbreaks.

Involvement of State Offices of Rural Health in Emergency Preparedness Activities
Research center: Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
Funder: Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP)
Topic: Emergency preparedness
This project will follow-up with the state offices of rural health (SORH) to identify their current involvement with preparedness in rural areas, particularly in the use of funds earmarked to bioterrorism preparedness.

Understanding the Roles of the Rural Hospital in Responding to Bioterrorist Attacks and Other Emergencies
Research center: Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
Funder: Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP)
Topics: Emergency preparedness, Hospitals and clinics