Contextware Releases Web Version of CDC's Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Public Health Officials.ANNANDALE, Va. -- Contextware, Inc., provider of software solutions that improve organization performance and productivity, today announced the release of an all web version of the Center for Disease Control's (CDC See Control Data, century date change and Back Orifice. CDC - Control Data Corporation ) Emergency Response Guide. Originally released by CDC in hard copy and PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format. , Contextware converted the 65 page guide it into a step-by-step, easy to navigate web version available free to registered users. In addition to the baseline guide, Contextware developed a highly enhanced version that includes access to over 120 additional resources such as training materials, planning templates, case studies and "how-to's." The enhanced version available for subscription, includes a process for conducting After-Action Reviews - a process in high demand for public health officials tasked with training and responding to emergencies. "Preparedness pre·par·ed·ness n. The state of being prepared, especially military readiness for combat. Noun 1. preparedness - the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them for all-hazards emergencies has never been more important." stated David Austin For the cartoonist, see David Austin (cartoonist). David C.H. Austin OBE (born 1926) is a rose breeder and writer who lives in Shropshire, England. His emphasis is on breeding roses with the character and fragrance of Old Garden Roses (Gallicas, Damasks, Alba roses, etc. , President of Contextware. "We've built something of significant value for health officials and first responders first responder First response personnel Emergency medicine A person employed in the public sector–EMT, fire fighter, police, volunteer EMS–whose duties include provision of immediate medical care in the event of an emergency; FRs have basic emergency by taking the CDC's seminal seminal /sem·i·nal/ (sem´i-n'l) pertaining to semen or to a seed. sem·i·nal adj. Of, relating to, containing, or conveying semen or seed. Guide on the topic and making it massively more useful to end-users and doing it for free." Additional details appear below, and at Contextware's website. Improved Navigation: Processes developed by CDC, including the acute phase response acute phase response n. A group of physiologic changes that occur shortly after the onset of an infection or other inflammatory process and include an increase in the blood level of various proteins, especially C-reactive protein, fever, and other to a public health emergency are presented in step-by-step detail. Steps are linked to relevant templates provided by the CDC. Enhanced Content: Building on the baseline version, our editors and industry experts have identified over 120 additional resources and tools relevant to emergency preparedness. These are available to subscribers of the enhanced version. Enterprise Version: Organizations can configure their own version of the Guide to include their own templates, content and resources. They can also create and add other SOPs relevant to public health officials, labs, first responders and others with emergency preparedness roles. About Contextware, Inc. Contextware's award winning technology provides commercial and government enterprises with a platform to capture, optimize and manage how information-rich work is performed by connecting people with the processes, content, expertise and tools needed to do their jobs. Contextware's approach serves as an enabler for key productivity initiatives including: learning and training in real time; complying with policies and procedures Policies and Procedures are a set of documents that describe an organization's policies for operation and the procedures necessary to fulfill the policies. They are often initiated because of some external requirement, such as environmental compliance or other governmental ; capturing and sharing knowledge; and managing business processes. For more information please visit www.contextware.com |
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