Common use of Strengthen Countermeasures and Mitigation Clause in Contracts

Strengthen Countermeasures and Mitigation. Countermeasures and mitigation is the ability to distribute, dispense, and administer medical countermeasures (MCMs) to reduce morbidity and mortality and to implement appropriate non-pharmaceutical and responder safety and health measures during response to a public health incident. Associated Capabilities  Capability 8: Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇  ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇: Medical Materiel Management and Distribution  Capability 11: Non-pharmaceutical Interventions  Capability 14: Responder Safety and Health Jurisdictions that use the iCam inventory management system will be required to utilize iCam to receive and verify inventory allotments, adjust inventory based on distribution and electronically “return” unused materiel. Jurisdictions that use a “non-iCam” system will be required to use respective inventory system to receive an electronic file, verify receipt, adjust inventory levels, and “return” unused materiel. Real world response that involves the receipt of distributed resources from ADHS will satisfy this activity. Domain Activity: Update Local Distribution Site (LDS) Survey Review/update the LDS survey form once annual. LDS site information is required for the primary site. Local jurisdictions are encouraged to validate each LDS site with a law enforcement representative at least once every three years. Review/update completed LDS survey form. Using DCIPHER, complete the LDS Site Survey form for both primary and secondary sites. All Counties Tribes (optional) CRI counties Twice Annually Countermeasures and mitigation is the ability to distribute, dispense, and administer medical countermeasures (MCMs) to reduce morbidity and mortality and to implement appropriate non-pharmaceutical and responder safety and health measures during response to a public health incident. Associated Capabilities  Capability 8: Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇  ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇: Medical Materiel Management and Distribution  Capability 11: Non-pharmaceutical Interventions  Capability 14: Responder Safety and Health Domain Activity: Coordinate Non-pharmaceutical Interventions Coordinate with and support partner agencies to plan and implement non- pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) by developing and updating plans for isolation, quarantine, temporary school and child care closures and dismissals, mass gathering (large event) cancellations and restrictions on movement, including border control measures. Plans must: Document applicable jurisdictional, legal, and regulatory authorities necessary for implementation of NPIs in routine and incident-specific situations. Delineate roles and responsibilities of health, law enforcement, emergency management, chief executive, and other relevant agencies and partners. All Counties June 30, 2021 Countermeasures and mitigation is the ability to distribute, dispense, and administer medical countermeasures (MCMs) to reduce morbidity and mortality and to implement appropriate non-pharmaceutical and responder safety and health measures during response to a public health incident. Associated Capabilities  Capability 8: Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇  ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇: Medical Materiel Management and Distribution  Capability 11: Non-pharmaceutical Interventions  Capability 14: Responder Safety and Health Define procedures, triggers, and necessary authorizations to implement NPIs, whether addressing individuals, groups, facilities, animals, food products, public works/utilities, or travelers passing through ports of entry. Determine occupational and exposure prevention measures, such as decontamination or evacuation strategies. Domain Activity: Ensure Safety and Health of Responders Local jurisdictions must assist, train, and provide resources necessary to protect public health first responders, critical workforce personnel, and Assistance may include personal protective equipment (PPE), MCMs, All Counties June 30, 2021 Countermeasures and mitigation is the ability to distribute, dispense, and administer medical countermeasures (MCMs) to reduce morbidity and mortality and to implement appropriate non-pharmaceutical and responder safety and health measures during response to a public health incident. Associated Capabilities  Capability 8: Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇  ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇: Medical Materiel Management and Distribution  Capability 11: Non-pharmaceutical Interventions  Capability 14: Responder Safety and Health critical infrastructure workforce from hazards during response and recovery operations. workplace violence training, psychological first aid training, and other resources specific to an emergency that would protect responders and health care workers from illness or injury at the state and local levels. This may include developing clearance goals for contaminated areas based on guidance from a committee of subject matter experts.

Strengthen Countermeasures and Mitigation. Countermeasures and mitigation is the ability to distribute, dispense, and administer medical countermeasures (MCMs) to reduce morbidity and mortality and to implement appropriate non-pharmaceutical and responder safety and health measures during response to a public health incident. Associated Capabilities  • Capability 8: Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇  ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇Administration • Capability 9: Medical Materiel Management and Distribution  • Capability 11: Non-pharmaceutical Interventions  • Capability 14: Responder Safety and Health Jurisdictions that use the iCam inventory management system will be required to utilize iCam to receive and verify inventory allotments, adjust inventory based on distribution and electronically “return” unused materiel. Jurisdictions that use a “non-iCam” system will be required to use respective inventory system to receive an electronic file, verify receipt, adjust inventory levels, and “return” unused materiel. Real world response that involves the receipt of distributed resources from ADHS will satisfy this activity. Domain Activity: Update Local Distribution Site (LDS) Survey Review/update the LDS survey form once annual. LDS site information is required for the primary site. Local jurisdictions are encouraged to validate each LDS site with a law enforcement representative at least once every three years. Review/update completed LDS survey form. Using DCIPHER, complete the LDS Site Survey form for both primary and secondary sites. All Counties Tribes (optional) CRI counties Twice Annually Countermeasures and mitigation is the ability to distribute, dispense, and administer medical countermeasures (MCMs) to reduce morbidity and mortality and to implement appropriate non-pharmaceutical and responder safety and health measures during response to a public health incident. Associated Capabilities  • Capability 8: Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇  ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇Administration • Capability 9: Medical Materiel Management and Distribution  • Capability 11: Non-pharmaceutical Interventions  • Capability 14: Responder Safety and Health Domain Activity: Coordinate Non-pharmaceutical Interventions Coordinate with and support partner agencies to plan and implement non- pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) by developing and updating plans for isolation, quarantine, temporary school and child care closures and dismissals, mass gathering (large event) cancellations and restrictions on movement, including border control measures. Plans must: Document applicable jurisdictional, legal, and regulatory authorities necessary for implementation of NPIs in routine and incident-specific situations. Delineate roles and responsibilities of health, law enforcement, emergency management, chief executive, and other relevant agencies and partners. All Counties June 30, 2021 Countermeasures and mitigation is the ability to distribute, dispense, and administer medical countermeasures (MCMs) to reduce morbidity and mortality and to implement appropriate non-pharmaceutical and responder safety and health measures during response to a public health incident. Associated Capabilities  • Capability 8: Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇  ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇Administration • Capability 9: Medical Materiel Management and Distribution  • Capability 11: Non-pharmaceutical Interventions  • Capability 14: Responder Safety and Health Define procedures, triggers, and necessary authorizations to implement NPIs, whether addressing individuals, groups, facilities, animals, food products, public works/utilities, or travelers passing through ports of entry. Determine occupational and exposure prevention measures, such as decontamination or evacuation strategies. Domain Activity: Ensure Safety and Health of Responders Local jurisdictions must assist, train, and provide resources necessary to protect public health first responders, critical workforce personnel, and Assistance may include personal protective equipment (PPE), MCMs, All Counties June 30, 2021 Countermeasures and mitigation is the ability to distribute, dispense, and administer medical countermeasures (MCMs) to reduce morbidity and mortality and to implement appropriate non-pharmaceutical and responder safety and health measures during response to a public health incident. Associated Capabilities  • Capability 8: Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇  ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇Administration • Capability 9: Medical Materiel Management and Distribution  • Capability 11: Non-pharmaceutical Interventions  • Capability 14: Responder Safety and Health critical infrastructure workforce from hazards during response and recovery operations. workplace violence training, psychological first aid training, and other resources specific to an emergency that would protect responders and health care workers from illness or injury at the state and local levels. This may include developing clearance goals for contaminated areas based on guidance from a committee of subject matter experts.