Conference

Advancing Programs and Policies to Integrate Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities into Emergency Preparedness: 2008 Emergency Management Summit

This slideshow presentation provides an overview of persisting disparities in racially and ethnically diverse communities across all phases of an emergency and describes the efforts of the Center for Health Equality and the HHS Office of Minority Health in eliminating these disparities.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 2 - Preparedness

Language(s): English

Emergency Preparedness for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities: 2007 National Emergency Management Summit

This slideshow presentation provides findings from a comprehensive review of literature and websites which assessed current initiatives and information available on emergency preparedness for racially and ethnically diverse communities.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 6 - Response, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 3 - Warning, Phase 2 - Preparedness

Language(s): English

Guiding Principles and Tips for Emergency Preparedness Efforts Targeting Persons with Limited English Proficiency and Other Special Populations

Available at: http://hawaii.gov/labor/ola/conference-speeches-and-presentations/Guiding%20Principles%20for%20Emergency%20...

This presentation outline provides information on identifying and meeting the emergency preparedness needs of persons with limited English proficiency (LEP).

Subtopics: Language Access Services, Phase 2 - Preparedness

Language(s): English

Proceedings Of The Symposium On Public Health Emergency Preparedness: Why Culture Matters

Available at: www.jhsph.edu/preparedness/Materials/Culture_finalproceedings.pdf

This report provides a summary of a symposium which addressed the role of culture in emergency preparedness and more specifically identifies the core principles of cultural competence which need to be incorporated into disaster preparedness plans.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services, Organizational Supports, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 2 - Preparedness

Language(s): English

Vulnerable Populations: Improving Care Before, During and After an Emergency

Available at: www.jhsph.edu/preparedness/training/events/index.html#specialneeds

June 30, 2008

This one day symposium is designed for public health professionals who provide services, resources, or support to vulnerable populations before, during and/or after public health emergencies and provides specialized sessions of risk communication and cultural competence.

Subtopics: Phase 6 - Response, Phase 2 - Preparedness

Language(s): English

Workshop A-8: Cultural competence for new public health priorities: emergency preparedness for diverse populations

Available at: www.diversityrx.org/ccconf/04/A_8.htm

The Fourth National Conference on Quality Healthcare for Culturally Diverse Populations held a workshop focusing on cultural and linguistic competence in emergency preparedness. This resource provides abstracts for the two presentations made at the Workshop.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 2 - Preparedness

Language(s): English

Workshop B-2: Lessons learned and practical strategies for integrating diverse communities into emergency preparedness

Available at: dx.confex.com/dx/8/webprogram/Session1039.html

The Sixth National Conference on Quality Healthcare for Culturally Diverse Populations held a workshop focusing on lessons learned and practical strategies for integrating diverse communities into emergency preparedness.

Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Organizational Supports, Phase 2 - Preparedness

Language(s): English