scholarly journals 4.A. Round table: Points of entry in light of the COVID-19 outbreak – a European perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
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Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Public Health Centre ◽  
Outbreak Management ◽  
Specific Education ◽  
And Training ◽  
Case Based ◽  
Outbreak Situation

Abstract Points of entry (PoE) have a crucial role in responding to a public health event of international concern (PHEIC) such as COVID-19. Border measures such as entry screening, quarantine and communication are implemented to stop or slow down the spread of COVID-19. Temperature screening at airports, denied access to ports for cruise ships with suspected cases on-board, long-lasting quarantine on board of a cruise ship or temporary suspending cross-border train traffic are just some examples of how PoE are affected by the current outbreak situation. Using the network of the EU Joint Action Healthy Gateways group (JAHG) on preparedness and action at PoE, this workshop aims to highlight strategies and experiences across Europe with respect to awareness, prevention, detection and control of COVID-19 at PoE. The workshop will give a short overview of the current situation in Europe and briefly elaborate on expected and unexpected roles of PoE during the COVID-19 outbreak. Selected key aspects and case-based reports regarding COVID-19 management at PoE will be lined out and discussed: Experiences, challenges and needs of PoE in Europe.Communication and information strategies are crucial in an outbreak situation. The workshop will display case-based examples and emphasize on the challenges and efficacy of different strategies during the COVID-19 outbreak. In addition, the need for and experiences of information exchange between POE will be stressed and illustrated.An outbreak situation with a formerly unknown, novel virus such as Sars-CoV-2 requires specific education and training at POE. Practice examples of educational measures (such as e. g. personal instructions, written material, webinars etc.) as well as challenges in rapid development of training material and in assessing specific training needs will be highlighted.What can we learn so far from COVID-19 outbreak management at PoE in Europe? Some preliminary practice recommendations for PoE will be put to discussion. Preliminary results of a survey on how POE dealt with COVID-19 and the specific training needs PoE encountered in this situation will also be presented at the workshop. PoE in Europe, and all over the world, play an important role in the COVID-19 outbreak. This session provides the opportunity to discuss experiences and challenges of COVID-19 outbreak management at PoE from European countries and thereby contributes to skill building and knowledge exchange among experts from the field to learn for future outbreaks. Key messages COVID-19 is a major challenge for PoE across Europe. Diverse and partly non-coherent measures for the outbreak management have been put in place at PoE leaving room for harmonization. Communication and information as well as specific education and training on site are particularly challenging and put burden on PoE staff. Adaptive communication and training strategies are needed. Panelists: Aura Timen RIVM, Bilthoven, Netherlands Contact: [email protected] Martin Dirksen-Fischer Institute of Hygiene and the Environment, Ministry of Federal Health and Consumer Protection, Hamburg, Germany Contact: [email protected] Brigita Kairiene Department of Communicable Diseases Management, National Public Health Centre, Klaipeda, Lithuania Contact: [email protected] Evelien Belfroid RIVM, Bilthoven, Netherlands Contact: [email protected] Doret de Rooij RIVM, Bilthoven, Netherlands Contact: [email protected]

scholarly journals Assessing the Education and Training Needs of Nebraska’s Public Health Workforce

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon L. Grimm ◽  
Patrik Johansson ◽  
Preethy Nayar ◽  
Bettye A. Apenteng ◽  
Samuel Opoku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Public Health Workforce ◽  
And Training

Recommendations for Safety Education and Training for Graduate Students Directing Field Projects

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaitlyn E. Davis ◽  
Pascale Meehan ◽  
Carla Klehm ◽  
Sarah Kurnick ◽  
Catherine Cameron
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Community Collaboration ◽  
Graduate Schools ◽  
Safety Education ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Recent Graduate ◽  
Archaeological Methods ◽  
And Training

AbstractGraduate schools provide students opportunities for fieldwork and training in archaeological methods and theory, but they often overlook instruction in field safety and well-being. We suggest that more explicit guidance on how to conduct safe fieldwork will improve the overall success of student-led projects and prepare students to direct safe and successful fieldwork programs as professionals. In this article, we draw on the experiences of current and recent graduate students as well as professors who have overseen graduate fieldwork to outline key considerations in improving field safety and well-being and to offer recommendations for specific training and safety protocols. In devising these considerations and recommendations, we have referenced both domestic and international field projects, as well as those involving community collaboration.

Person-centered medicine in Croatia: Analyzing past successes and creating future goals

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
Marijana Bras ◽  
Veljko Đorđević ◽  
Nadja Komnenić
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
International Congress ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Future Goals ◽  
Whole Person ◽  
International College ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Training

The promotion of person-centered medicine and people-centered healthcare has been occurring in Croatia for decades. Professor Andrija Štampar, considered by many as the father of public health, pioneered various public health projects in Croatia and abroad. Croatia is a country with a long history of patient associations, as well as one with an array of public health projects recognized worldwide. Recently, a group of enthusiasts gathered here to undertake the creation of a variety of projects related to the development of person-centered medicine. The International College on Person Centered Medicine (ICPCM) emerged from the ongoing annual Geneva Conferences and from the aspiration to promote medicine of the person, for the person, by the person, and with the person. The main theme of the First International Congress of the ICPCM in Zagreb in November 2013 was the Whole Person in Health Education and Training. The Zagreb statement on the appraisal and prospects for person-centered medicine in Croatia was formulated and adopted, wherein it was concluded that Croatia could contribute significantly to the development of person-centered medicine and people-centered healthcare, within Croatia and abroad.

scholarly journals What does competent moral expertise look like in public health practice?

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
F Tahzib
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Public Health Practice ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Moral Dilemmas ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Public Health Workforce ◽  
Public Health Training ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
And Training

Abstract Background Public health practitioners regularly face moral dilemmas in their daily practice but they are not well prepared to deal with them. Yet, from an ethics perspective, educational programmes are often inadequate. Rather, there is a need to better understand public health ethical competencies and to develop education and training in public health ethics (PHE). Objectives This presentation will share findings and learning from an ESRC funded research by the UK Faculty of Public Health in collaboration with the Universities of Southampton and Bristol around the nature of competency in PHE and law. Our leading question is: What are the key ethical and legal knowledge, skills, values and attitudes necessary for PHE and law as a professional competency of the public health workforce (PHW)? Results We created a working list of what the competencies should look like based on the material from the competency library, comments from a panel of practitioners, experts which we convened, and own analysis that reflects subject matter knowledge, expressed skill development requirements and personal work experience. These were organized within five areas which: (i) Awareness and Understanding, (ii) Engagement and Research, (iii) Analysis and Reasoning, (iv) Evaluation and Reflection and (v) Action and Advocacy. The five areas and various issues which they cover will be described, as well as reflection and learning from some key activities and initiatives in building competency and capacity. Conclusions There is need to appreciate the nature of competency of PHE and build capacity and competency of the PHW through education and training programmes as key element of public health training curricula. Key messages There are distinguishing features in teaching, learning and practice of PHE compared to clinical ethics. To implement PHE competencies into practice and in public health curricula requires better understanding of practice and the political mandate of public health.

scholarly journals Hydrological education and training needs in Sub-Saharan Africa: requirements, constraints and progress

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 10565-10587
Author(s):  
D. A. Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Critical Mass ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Hydrology And Water Resources ◽  
And Training

Abstract. This paper represents a perspective on the education and training needs related to hydrology and water resources science within the sub-Saharan Africa region and discusses the requirements of the region, some of the relatively recent developments and initiatives and some of the constraints that exist and remain difficult to surmount. The requirements include the development of academic research capacity and technical skill for both the private and public sector at a variety of levels. Some of the constraints that exist include a lack of adequate funding, lack of follow-up after short training courses, lack of institutional support to continue training, and competition for major water resources development projects from organizations outside the region. One of the main conclusions is that to sustain both educational and practical expertise in hydrology and water resources science within the region there is a need to build a "critical mass" of local expertise. Part of this could be achieved by increasing networking within the region and promoting the sharing of information, tools and expertise. There is also a need to promote institutional support.

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