Question

1. Illustrate recommendations for preparing for biological attacks.
2. Summarize the provisions of the Model State Emergency Health Powers Act

Answer 1

Recommendations for preparing for biological threats is very important in order to provide safety, security and well-being of the citizens. A renewed focus on the prevention, detections, management and containment of public health emergencies is thus called for.

Model State Emergency Health Powers Act emphasis the development of a comprehensive plan to provide coordinated, appropriate response in the of a public health emergency. It is a draft of model legislation to increase state powers respond to bioterrorism or other outbreaks of disease that the Centers of Disease Control and other want the states to pass into law. It facilitates:,

* Early detection of a health emergency by authorizing the reporting and collection of data and records.

* Allows for immediate investigation by granting access to individuals health information under specified circumstances