Preparedness

Items in the Preparedness category will cover everything from Emergency Medical Services to vaccination programs. This division at ADHS tracks contagious disease, coordinates emergency preparedness activity, licenses EMTs and Paramedics, regulates ambulance companies, authorizes special hospital designations like cardiac care center and Level IV trauma center, issues birth and death certificates, and tracks critical health data through various sources including hospital discharge information.

Learn How You Can Do Your Part to Keep Groundwater Safe

By |2017-03-07T09:33:27-07:00March 7th, 2017|Preparedness|

March 5 through 11 marks the 19th National Groundwater Awareness Week. Groundwater is the water that soaks into the soil from rain or other precipitation and moves downward to fill cracks and other openings in beds of rocks and sand. Most groundwater flows directly into streams, rivers and lakes. Groundwater can then be pumped through [...]

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Multi-State Outbreak of E. coli Shows Up in Arizona Child Care Centers

By |2017-03-06T09:35:59-07:00March 6th, 2017|Preparedness|

Our disease detectives at the state and counties are at it again, investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157 . We are working with Arizona’s counties, other states, CDC, and regulatory agencies to determine the source of the outbreak. E. coli O157 is a strain that causes diarrhea, often bloody, along with abdominal cramps, headache, [...]

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Strengthening Compliance with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act with County Partnerships

By |2017-03-02T08:46:40-07:00March 2nd, 2017|Preparedness|

The Smoke-Free Arizona Act went into effect nearly 10 years ago on May 1, 2007. The Act prohibits smoking inside and within 20 feet of entrances, open windows, and ventilation systems of most enclosed public places and places of employment. Our Smoke-Free Arizona Program is responsible for education, compliance, and enforcement of the Act statewide [...]

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Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition

By |2017-02-28T14:29:02-07:00February 28th, 2017|Preparedness|

The Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition is a collaboration of healthcare-related organizations, patient advocacy organizations, industry partners, and other public health partners who have joined forces with the common goal of promoting the use of CDC's core interventions and resources to prevent bloodstream infections in dialysis patients. We are a committed partner of this [...]

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Protecting Infants from Infectious Disease

By |2017-02-23T08:27:41-07:00February 23rd, 2017|Preparedness|

The Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital in Nogales, AZ has recently become the first Arizona hospital to be added to the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll of the Immunization Action Coalition.  The Honor Roll recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that have attained high coverage rates for administering hepatitis B vaccine at birth.  Ninety-eight percent of [...]

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4,000 Clients Using New Integrated Eligibility Process

By |2017-02-21T09:07:09-07:00February 21st, 2017|Preparedness|

In response to client and provider concerns, we have been working with Maricopa County to develop an improved eligibility process for clients participating in the Ryan White and AIDS Drug Assistance Programs. These programs are critical to providing care, services, and medication assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS who meet specific eligibility requirements, but the [...]

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Influenza Case Counts on the Rise in Arizona

By |2017-02-17T08:44:16-07:00February 17th, 2017|Preparedness|

Influenza activity is now widespread in Arizona with more than 750 cases reported in Arizona last week. That’s more than double the number of cases from last week. There have been nearly 3,300 lab-confirmed cases reported this influenza season in our state, but we know that this is just the tip of the iceberg. We tend to see our [...]

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Emergency Drill Tests Response to Public Health Crisis

By |2017-02-13T09:31:17-07:00February 13th, 2017|Preparedness|

Our Health Emergency Operations Center activated last week as part of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station annual emergency drill. Federal regulations mandate Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station and its emergency response partners conduct regular preparedness drills and exercises. During a public health emergency, the Health Emergency Operations Center activates to support state emergency management [...]

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Leptospirosis on the Rise in Arizona Dogs: Know How to Keep You and Your Dog Safe

By |2017-02-10T09:48:28-07:00February 10th, 2017|Preparedness|

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can affect people and animals. The bacteria can be found in soil and water and can be carried and spread in the urine of infected animals (including rodents, wildlife, pets, and livestock). Dogs can become infected with leptospirosis. Symptoms in dogs include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, [...]

Needle Injuries at Work: Protect Yourself and Your Coworkers

By |2017-02-10T09:48:29-07:00February 7th, 2017|Preparedness|

When you work in public health, you know it’s scary to get stuck by a needle in a trashcan, bathroom or another unexpected place. While needles and syringes are used for the medical treatment of multiple conditions such as arthritis, psoriasis, diabetes, and cancer, there is always the fear that a discarded needle also carries blood [...]

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