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Author:
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Montgomery County Advanced Practice Center
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Year of Most Recent Update:
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2011
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Related Topics:
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Vulnerable Populations
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Suggested Audiences:
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Business/Community/Civic leaders, Communication Specialists, Health officials, Social Workers
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Product PHEP Capabilities:
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Capability 1: Community Preparedness, Capability 4: Emergency Public Information and Warning
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Related APC Products:
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Goals and Objectives:
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Enable Latino health promoters to:
• Plan and carry out educational sessions on emergency preparedness for individuals and groups.
• Plan and conduct a 5-hour educational session on pandemic flu preparedness.
• Reduce the burden on community healthcare providers during an emergency.
• Increase knowledge about possible emergencies and appropriate responses among the Latino population.
• Increase knowledge about planning and preparedness for emergencies, including emergency supply kits and “shelter in place.”
• Develop culturally and linguistically appropriate education interventions on emergency preparedness.
• Strengthen county capacities in supporting and carrying out educational programs on emergency preparedness for Latinos.
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Product Description:
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This linguistically and culturally appropriate intervention, available in both English and Spanish, is designed to train promoters de salud (lay health promoters) in the basic elements of emergency preparedness.
This toolkit is available in English and Spanish and includes key concepts, messages, and guidance regarding the use of educational materials, conduct of group interventions, and documentation of activities to increase awareness, knowledge, and practices regarding emergency preparedness among the Latino community.
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Contact Information:
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Montgomery County, Maryland Advanced Practice Center for Public Health Preparedness and Response
Department of Health and Human Services
2000 Dennis Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Website: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apc
Email: MontgomeryAPC@montgomerycountymd.gov
Phone: 240-777-3038
Fax: 240-777-4750
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