Congressional Research Service Report on Federal and State Quarantine and Isolation Authority
The Congressional Research Service Report on “Federal and State Quarantine and Isolation Authority” is available online here.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Fox News Interview
In this video, Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses with Chris Wallace of Fox News how inadequate World Health Organization protocols are likely why Dallas healthcare workers were infected with Ebola.
State Level Ebola Crisis Responses
Several states are taking the Ebola crisis into their own hands. Ohio and Texas have approved funds for equipment and facilities, and Georgia has established an Ebola response team and is monitoring 20 travelers from West Africa.
CDC Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Responce Framework
The CDC has updated its Preparedness and Response Framework for Influenza Pandemics. – 26 Sept 2014 Some extracts: CDC has updated its framework to describe influenza pandemic progression using six intervals (two prepandemic and four pandemic intervals) and eight domains. The six intervals of the updated framework are as follows: 1) investigation of cases of […]
Gregory T. Banner Ebola Resource List
A New England Regional Emergency Coordinator of the US Dpt of Health and Human Services, ASPR/OEM, Gregory T. Banner, compiled the following list of the major websites with compendiums of the Ebola resources being produced. – October 15, 2014 US DHHS National Library of Medicine Ebola Resource page https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ebola/index.html Compendium of Links to Other Organizations […]
CDC Ebola guidance
The CDC offers guidance for EMS systems responding to suspected Ebola cases. – October 1, 2014
Security InfoWatch news letter
Security InfoWatch news letter had three articles of interest for Emergency Managers this week: Securing the World Series a team effort – Rogers Centre security chief discusses what goes on behind the scenes to keep fans safe Obamacare to impact physical security at hospitals – Experts discuss some of the unintended consequences of the healthcare […]
GMS Art Show: October 23
GMS Student and Postdoc Art Exhibit Paintings and Photographs Presented by Sarah Abuali, Luis Olmos Serrano, and Nora Nakshabendi Please join the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences For Our 4th Student and Postdoc Art Exhibit Thursday, October 23, 2014 4:00pm-5:00pm. L-317 Refreshments will be served.
Information Sharing: Are We Safer?
Richard A. Spires discusses the progress we have made in federal information sharing since the 9/11 attacks in this fcw.com piece.
You’re Invited! Upcoming Graduate School Fairs & Information Sessions
Interested in applying to graduate school in the biomedical sciences? Our knowledgeable faculty and staff are happy to speak with you about the opportunities available for master’s and doctoral degree programs at Boston University’s School of Medicine, Division of Graduate Medical Sciences. Register for our free Virtual Graduate Fairs or visit us at locations near […]