FEMA on-line course on Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disasters

The DHS Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships and Federal Emergency Management Agency have partnered to produce FEMA Independent Study Course-505: Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster (https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-505).

This free on-line training course provides actionable information and resources for first responders, emergency managers and the general public seeking to increase their religious and cultural literacy and competency as it relates to disasters. This is the only FEMA approved course on the topic is available to be taken via FEMA Emergency Management Institute.

This five-hour course:

·       Explains why we engage religious and cultural communities in disaster, and how religious and cultural diversity and practice is not only protected by law but how it strengthens emergency management’s capabilities.

·       Defines the meaning of religious and cultural literacy and competency in disaster management.

·       Describes how religious and cultural language differs from government culture and language.

·       Identifies the skills needed to competently engage religious and cultural leaders and groups in the field.

Describes each step in the six step “LEADER” process.

Global Health Security. Situation Awareness. U.S. Drug Supply.

As Spring and Summer approaches SA (situation awareness) on U.S., and worldwide drug supply should be monitored for future outbreaks for the upcoming seasons by all EM professionals in the health & human services, and public health sectors.

Counterfeit drug use in all jurisdictions should also be of major concern with immediate detection and prosecution.  No fines, prosecution and incarceration internationally.

BEMA

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/drugshortages/default.cfm

A drug receives Resolved status when the Drug Shortages Staff (DSS) determines that the market is covered, based on information from all manufacturers. The market is considered covered when supply is available from at least one manufacturer to cover total market demand. However, some manufacturers may not have all presentations available. DSS monitors the supply of products with Resolved status. For the most current supply information, contact the manufacturers.

Examples from DSS….

Generic Name or Active Ingredient	Status
Acetohydroxamic Acid (Lithostat) Tablets	Currently in Shortage
Ammonium Chloride Injection	Currently in Shortage
Anagrelide Hydrochloride Capsules	Currently in Shortage
Aprepitant (Emend) Capsules	Resolved
Atropine Sulfate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Azathioprine Tablet	Resolved
Barium Sulfate for Suspension	Resolved
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride (Marcaine, Sensorcaine) Injection	Resolved
Caffeine Anhydrous (125mg/mL); Sodium Benzoate (125mg/mL) Injection	Currently in Shortage
Calcium Chloride Injection, USP	Currently in Shortage
Calcium Gluconate Injection	Currently in Shortage
Cefazolin Injection	Currently in Shortage

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