Open AccessReview of Emerging Infectious Disease Preparedness Measures for the State of Delaware
Author(s) -
Nikki Kupferman,
Emily Hanlin
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
delaware journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2639-6378
DOI - 10.32481/djph.2019.10.018
Subject(s) - preparedness , outbreak , infectious disease (medical specialty) , business , action (physics) , disease , state (computer science) , public relations , political science , risk analysis (engineering) , medicine , computer science , virology , pathology , algorithm , law , physics , quantum mechanics
Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are a growing global concern as more of these pathogens or their associated illnesses are identified, and human migration continues to increase. The state of Delaware has an intricate system to monitor, prepare for, and take action against these diseases. To effectively prepare for an outbreak of an infectious disease, there is a high level of inter- and intra-organizational communication, evolutions from previous situations, and cooperation with the public. EID preparedness plans are constantly changing to adapt to the situations at hand, making collaboration with all stakeholders crucial for a sufficient outbreak response.