Public Health Preparedness
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Our goal with Health First Indiana is to ensure that every Hoosier has access to the core public health services that allow them to achieve their optimal health and well-being by updating our public health emergency response plan.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Public Health Education and Awareness
- Public Health Emergencies
- Food and Safety Security
- Volunteer Coordination
- Recruiting
- Roster Maintenance
- Sign up to Volunteer HERE
For Preparedness Resources please go to: ready.gov
Contact:
Sean Durbin, Executive Director
(812) 663-8301 Ext. 7717 | Email: sdurbin@decaturcounty.in.gov
- Assessment of public health/medical needs
- Medical surge
- Health, Medical, and Veterinary equipment and supplies
- Patient movement
- Patient care
- Safety and security of drugs, biologics, and medical devices
- Blood and tissues
- Food safety and defense
- Agriculture safety and security
- All-hazards public health and medical consultation, technical assistance, and support
- Behavioral healthcare
- Public health and medical information
- Vector control
- Guidance on potable water, wastewater, and solid waste disposal
- Mass fatality management, victim identification, and mitigating health hazards from contaminated remains
- Veterinary medical support