Open AccessA Quantitative Public Health Risk Assessment Tool for Planning for At-Risk Populations
Author(s) -
Rachel M. Peters,
Thomas J. Hipper,
Hilary Kricun,
Esther Chernak
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.2019.305181
Subject(s) - public health , risk assessment , preparedness , environmental health , hazard , jurisdiction , health care , business , medicine , environmental planning , computer science , geography , political science , nursing , computer security , chemistry , organic chemistry , law
The Drexel University Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication developed a quantitative public health risk assessment tool that has been used in Pennsylvania and across the United States. The tool assesses hazard impacts on health care and public health metrics and incorporates the planning needs of at-risk populations. The flexible platform using Microsoft Excel allows planners to customize hazard assessment and use jurisdiction-specific data. Findings from the risk assessment can guide planning and evaluate preparedness progress over time.