H1N1 Emergency Planning Webcast:
Insights into the Current Situation and a Midstream Planning Reassessment

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H1N1: Insights into the Current Situation & Midstream Planning Assessment

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Background Information:

The CDC estimates more than 22 million Americans have been infected with H1N1 and 3,900 have died¹. While the U.S. government has ordered 250 million doses of vaccine, companies have only been able to manufacture some 70 million doses. The possibility of an even stronger wave or a mutation has experts concerned. In this discussion, our speakers reviewed the country's response to the initial outbreak, its progression to pandemic, and discussed possible future scenarios and methods for creating an appropriate preparedness plan (and how the existing plan can be modified given the outlook and lessons learned to date). 

Our guest speakers discussed:

• Reviewed current planning guidance and discuss how the current knowledge has affected planning assumptions and how strategies should be modified
• Provided a “situational brief” to bring webcast participants up to date on the current threat from the H1N1 Pandemic
• Evaluated what systems are working and not working productively – including lessons learned from those responsible for public health operations during this pandemic

Additionally, this live webcast included a question and answer session.

About our Guest Speakers: 

• Anthony Mangeri, Assistant Professor, American Public University System, School of Public Safety and Health

More than 25 years of experience in crisis management and public safety services at federal, state and local levels, including more than 10 years as New Jersey’s hazard mitigation officer, administering the state’s Hazard Mitigation Grant, Flood Mitigation Assistance and the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Programs.

During the attacks of September 11, 2001, he served as the Operations Chief at the New Jersey Emergency Operations Center coordinating New Jersey’s response to the attacks on the World Trade Center. > Read More

• Nancy Mangieri, DNP, RN, C-PH, Epidemiologist at Bergen County Department of Health Services

Dr. Nancy Mangieri is the Regional Epidemiologist for Bergen County and a Senior Public Health Nurse working in the Communicable Disease Division with responsibility for surveillance, investigation and reporting. Nancy is a member of the  Bergen County Public Health Response team and holds RN licenses in NY and NJ.

She attended training in Advanced Forensic Investigation, Personal Protection Equipment and Department of Homeland Security FEMA Health Care Leadership Course, Anniston Alabama.

About American Public University

American Public University is part of American Public University System (APUS) which also includes American Military University, together educating more than 50,000 adult learners worldwide. APUS’s relevant curriculum, affordability and flexibility helps working adults pursue degrees in subjects ranging from homeland security to management and liberal arts. A university book grant supplies textbooks at no cost for eligible undergraduate students.  Learn more about advancing your education at www.apus.edu.

1 - http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu/estimates_2009_h1n1.htm