CDC Preparedness Modeling Rapid Needs Assessment

Funding Source: Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Project Period: September 1, 2007-February 28, 2008

Project Coordinator: Mary Zack Thompson, MBA

The purpose of the project is to gather information from national, state, and local preparedness officials, as well as experts, regarding their knowledge, need, and interest in preparedness modeling. The information from this project will help inform the development of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Preparedness Modeling Unit for the National Center for Environmental Health, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. MPHI-CDMTR will provide preparedness and data collection expertise, identify key stakeholders for data collection, conduct data collection, and participate in data analysis and reporting.

Project Type: Needs Assessment