Podcasts for Pacific EMPRINTS

GREGORY A. POLAND, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.I.D.S.A.

The podcast “On the Frontline: Vaccine Development for Avian Influenza” features an interview with internationally recognized vaccine expert, Dr. Gregory A. Poland. Topics covered include the current status of vaccine development for Avian Influenza, the diagnosis and prevention of Avian Influenza, and the potential for Pandemic Influenza.

This podcast was created by Pacific EMPRINTS, at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Anthropology. Creation of the course was funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration Grant No. T01HP6427-0100.

About 19 minutes

Sharyne Shiu Thornton, PhD

The podcast “Cultural Competency and Disaster Mental Health” features an interview with Dr. Sharyne Shiu Thornton, PhD. Topics covered include disaster mental health, medical interpreter preparedness, cultural competency, and the role of culture following a disaster.

This podcast was created by Pacific EMPRINTS, at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Creation of the course was funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Grant No. T01HP6427-0100.

About 28 minutes

Loren Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA

The podcast “Emergency Preparedness for Children With Special Health Care Needs” features a presentation delivered by Loren Yamamoto, MD, MPH, MBA. Topics covered include the technology and infrastructure dependence of children with special health care needs, their vulnerabilities, and approaches for ensuring their preparedness. The Emergency Information Form is discussed, as are electrical power basics.

This presentation was recorded at Pacific EMPRINTS’ 2008 Pacific Preparedness Conference: Capacity Building to Address Vulnerable Populations, on January 16, 2008. This Conference was funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Grant No. T01HP6427-0100.

About 49 minutes

Pierre Buekens, MD, PhD, MPH,

The podcast “Disasters and Pregnancy” features a presentation delivered by Dr. Pierre Buekens. The presentation covers Dr. Buekens’ research on pregnant women in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and addresses the issues pregnant women face in a disaster, including the effects of disaster on birth outcomes, postpartum depression, and the frequency of PTSD.

This presentation was recorded at Pacific EMPRINTS’ 2008 Pacific Preparedness Conference: Capacity Building to Address Vulnerable Populations, on January 16, 2008. This Conference was funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Grant No. T01HP6427-0100.

About 40 minutes

Paul Heiderscheidt, MD, LCDR USPHS

The podcast “Vulnerable Populations in Disasters: Reducing Impact through Planning, Plan Writing and Plan Execution” features a presentation delivered by Dr. Paul Heiderscheidt. The presentation covers incorrect assumptions made about written plans, effective planning and plan writing, and introduces the Automated Disaster Electronic Planning Tool (ADEPT).

This presentation was recorded at Pacific EMPRINTS’ 2008 Pacific Preparedness Conference: Capacity Building to Address Vulnerable Populations, on January 16, 2008. This Conference was funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Grant No. T01HP6427-0100.

About 46 minutes

Sharyne Shiu Thornton, PhD

The podcast “Strategically Reaching LEP Communities: Perspectives of Medical Interpreters for Emergency Preparedness” features a presentation delivered by Dr. Sharyne Shiu Thornton. The presentation covers a study performed by Dr. Thornton on the disaster-related training experiences and training needs of medical interpreters. It also includes suggestions on how to incorporate medical interpreters and their language communities in disaster preparedness.

This presentation was recorded at Pacific EMPRINTS’ 2008 Pacific Preparedness Conference: Capacity Building to Address Vulnerable Populations, on January 16, 2008. This Conference was funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Grant No. T01HP6427-0100.

About 44 minutes

Ken Lee, MSW

The podcast “Building Cultural Competence in Disaster Preparedness and Response” features a presentation delivered by Ken Lee, MSW. The presentation covers the definition of cultural competence, 9 Guiding Principles for Cultural Competence in Disaster Response, and important considerations for cross-cultural interactions.

This presentation was recorded at Pacific EMPRINTS’ 2008 Pacific Preparedness Conference: Capacity Building to Address Vulnerable Populations, on January 16, 2008. This Conference was funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Grant No. T01HP6427-0100.

About 33 minutes

Jeanette Takamura, MSW, PHD

The podcast “Counting Upon the Kindness & Expertise of Others: Serving Vulnerable Individuals & Families in Times of Disaster” features a keynote address delivered by Dr. Jeanette Takamura. The presentation describes three at-risk population segments: older Americans, persons with disabling conditions, and persons with limited English proficiency. In addition, the presentation identifies components of systems-based interventions, and provides resources for those who work with these populations.

This keynote address was recorded at Pacific EMPRINTS’ 2008 Pacific Preparedness Conference: Capacity Building to Address Vulnerable Populations, on January 16, 2008. This Conference was funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Grant No. T01HP6427-0100.

About 42 minutes

Kristine Qureshi, RN, CEN, DNSc.

The podcast “Introduction to Triage and Public Health: Healthcare Response to Disasters” features an interview with Dr. Kristine Qureshi, RN, CEN, DNSc. Topics covered include mass casualty incident triage, epidemic triage, reverse triage, and the role of public health in disaster response.

This podcast was created by Pacific EMPRINTS, at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Creation of the course was funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Grant No. T01HP6427-0100.

About 24 minutes

Jack Herrmann, MSEd, NCC, LMHC

The podcast “Psychological First Aid (PFA): Helping People Cope During Disasters and Public Health Emergencies” features a presentation delivered by Mr. Jack Herrmann. The presentation covers some of the human impacts of disasters, and describes the core components of Psychological First Aid, as well as the differences between Psychological First Aid and Psychological Debriefing.

This presentation was recorded at Pacific EMPRINTS’ 2008 Pacific Preparedness Conference: Capacity Building to Address Vulnerable Populations, on January 16, 2008. This Conference was funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Grant No. T01HP6427-0100.

About 53 minutes

Kate Gaynor, MD
Kristine Qureshi, RN, CEN, DNSc
Tara Nash, MS

The podcast “Hawaii Department of Health: Medical Reserve Corps Development and Overview” features a presentation delivered by Dr. Kate Gaynor, Dr. Kristine Qureshi, and Ms. Tara Nash. The presentation covers basics about the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), including its role in a disaster, its policies and structure, and the 8 core competencies of the MRC.

This presentation was recorded at Pacific EMPRINTS’ 2008 Pacific Preparedness Conference: Capacity Building to Address Vulnerable Populations, on January 16, 2008. This Conference was funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Grant No. T01HP6427-0100.

About 50 minutes

The podcast “Assessment of Disaster Training Needs for Helping Professionals and First Responders Serving Vulnerable Populations in Hawaii” features a presentation delivered by Brandon Mitsuda, May Rose Dela Cruz, and Amalie Monlux, representatives of Public Health 649, the class which participated in the construction of the needs assessment. The presentation covers a basic overview of how the needs assessment was conducted, what results were found, and recommendations made based on the needs assessment results.

PH 649 Instructors: Kathryn Braun, DrPH, CHES and Nancy Partika, MPH
PH 649 Students: Brandon Mitsuda, May Rose Dela Cruz, Amalie Monlux, Khris Agnos, Angel Ahedo, Ngozi Erondu, Arline Harmon, Pedro Haro-Arvizu, Barbara Kualii, Mary Leyva, Clare Loprinzi, Krista Olson, Lorilyn Salamanca, Mili Samifua, David Suzuki-Ung, Jo-Hsi Wang, Trisha Wilson

This presentation was recorded at Pacific EMPRINTS’ 2008 Pacific Preparedness Conference: Capacity Building to Address Vulnerable Populations, on January 16, 2008. This Conference was funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Grant No. T01HP6427-0100.

About 22 minutes

Karen Lamb, DNP, APRN, BC

This podcast “Older Adults: Vulnerable During Disasters” features a presentation delivered by Karen Lamb, DNP, APRN, BC. Topics covered include the key concerns that may arise for older adults caught in disasters, such as sensory deprivation, the multiple loss effect, and chronic health issues, and what can be done to make older adults less vulnerable.

This presentation was recorded at Pacific EMPRINTS’ 2008 Pacific Preparedness Conference: Capacity Building to Address Vulnerable Populations, on January 16, 2008. This Conference was funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Grant No. T01HP6427-0100.

About 49 minutes

David Kingdon, MPH, EMT-P

The podcast “Extending “Interoperability” to Vulnerable Populations” features a presentation delivered by David Kingdon, MPH, EMT-P. The presentation includes the definition of interoperability, how interoperability currently is and is not being built into various emergency response systems, and how public health and emergency service strategies can be used to improve interoperability. The presentation also covers some examples of collaboration, and basics of the Incident Command System.

This presentation was recorded at Pacific EMPRINTS’ 2008 Pacific Preparedness Conference: Capacity Building to Address Vulnerable Populations, on January 16, 2008. This Conference was funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Grant No. T01HP6427-0100.

About 58 minutes