Biological Emergency Preparedness and Response Program
Duke University
This program will facilitate participation in the many existing educational opportunities that public health and existing preparedness centers offer and maintain a system of Continued Preparedness Education (CPE). The BEPRP will also foster existing and new relationships with public health as well as academic and private clinical entities. Through this participation, a detailed plan for surge capacity at all levels of response will be established and tested in mock exercises.
The BEPRP will reside in the administrative core of SERCEB, but will achieve full efficacy by engaging the regional public health infrastructure through the existing Southeastern Center for Emerging Biological Threats (SECEBT). The program’s mission will be implemented by a Director who will also serve as the Associate Director for Emergency Planning at SECEBT, an education coordinator, and several state-specific liaisons.
Specific Aims
- Integrate with key biodefense and emerging infection preparedness programs.
- Prepare and coordinate an Emergency Response Plan
- Prepare and coordinate a continuing Preparedness Education (CPE) program.
