Training Course on Crisis Ready: Emergency Preparedness In Health Training Course

Module 1: Foundations of Emergency Preparedness in Health
Learning Objectives:
Understand the principles of health emergency preparedness.
Explore the role of health systems in crisis management.
Subtopics:
Defining emergencies and disasters in healthcare contexts
International frameworks: WHO’s Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (HEDRM) framework, IHR (2005)
Components of emergency preparedness and response systems
Coordination across agencies, ministries, and partners
Case Study / Exercise:
Case: Ebola outbreak response coordination in West Africa
Exercise: Mapping emergency preparedness stakeholders in participants’ contexts

Module 2: Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis
Learning Objectives:
Conduct systematic risk assessments for healthcare institutions.
Identify vulnerabilities within health systems.
Subtopics:
Tools and methodologies for risk assessment (Hazard Vulnerability Analysis, scenario planning)
Assessing health facility and community vulnerabilities
Prioritizing risks and resource allocation
Integrating data and analytics for forecasting emergencies
Case Study / Exercise:
Case: Risk mapping for a coastal region prone to cyclones
Group activity: Conducting a mini hazard vulnerability analysis

Module 3: Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
Learning Objectives:
Develop comprehensive preparedness and response plans.
Apply resource mobilization strategies during crises.
Subtopics:
Emergency operations planning for healthcare facilities
Stockpiling, supply chain, and surge capacity planning
Roles of rapid response teams and incident management systems
Continuity of essential health services during crises
Case Study / Exercise:
Case: Hospital preparedness for a sudden influenza pandemic
Simulation: Designing a hospital emergency operations plan

Module 4: Crisis Communication and Community Engagement
Learning Objectives:
Apply communication strategies for effective crisis response.
Strengthen trust and collaboration with communities.
Subtopics:
Principles of risk communication in health crises
Media management and public information dissemination
Addressing misinformation and disinformation
Engaging communities and stakeholders in preparedness efforts
Case Study / Exercise:
Case: Communication failures during COVID-19 response
Role-play: Conducting a press briefing during a health emergency

Module 5: Building Resilience and Recovery in Health Systems
Learning Objectives:
Understand post-crisis recovery planning.
Develop strategies for building resilient healthcare systems.
Subtopics:
Recovery frameworks for health systems after emergencies
Psychological first aid and support for healthcare workers
Policy reforms and system strengthening post-crisis
Future readiness: integrating lessons learned into preparedness strategies
Case Study / Exercise:
Case: Post-tsunami recovery and health system resilience in Southeast Asia
Capstone Project: Designing a resilience and recovery plan for participants’ organizations