Emergency preparedness and response

Completed Projects

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2020

  • Disaster Planning, Preparedness, & Response for Rural Long-Term Care Providers
    This project collected and analyzed data that captures how disasters affect long-term care services and patient experiences in rural areas. We developed and pilot test long-term care provider survey, and conducted case studies of disaster-impacted, rural communities with respect to implications for long-term care services.
    Research center: Southwest Rural Health Research Center
    Topics: Emergency preparedness and response, Health disparities and health equity, Long-term care

2016

2008

  • Augmenting Efforts for a Tool to Predict Post-Event Rural Population Surge
    The Walsh Center is developing a tool to predict post-event rural population surge following public health emergencies, with funding originating from CDC. To enhance predictive accuracy of this tool and to more generally inform rural preparedness efforts, this project will gather information using key informant and survey methodologies.
    Research center: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
    Topic: Emergency preparedness and response

2005

  • Impact of Bioterrorism on Rural Mental Health Needs
    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.
    Research center: FORHP-funded Individual Grantees
    Topics: Emergency preparedness and response, Mental and behavioral health

2004

  • Involvement of State Offices of Rural Health in Emergency Preparedness Activities
    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.
    Research center: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
    Topic: Emergency preparedness and response

2003