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. 2022 Jun 17:293–333. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-99277-0.00007-3

Table 20.12.

Selective parts of the disaster resilience scorecard for public health related to lockdown assessment.

Essential # Subject/issue Expert knowledge Key personnel
A1.1/9.2 Governance mechanisms for disaster risk and emergency management include public health professionals 2 2
A2.1 Disaster risk planning includes public health emergencies 2 0
A2.2 Consideration of public health impacts arising from other disasters 2 2
A2.3 Inclusion in disaster planning of preexisting chronic health issues 0 2
A3.1 Funding earmarked for addressing public health implications of disasters 1 2
A4.1 Conformance of key health facilities with resilient land zoning and building codes 4 3
A5.1 Preservation and management of ecosystem services that provide public health benefits 3 3
A6.1 Sufficient, skilled health professionals to maintain public health around disasters 2 2
A6.2 Public health data shared with all stakeholders that need it 3 2
A7.1 Communities are prepared to maintain public health levels after a disaster 2 2
A7.1.2 Community can access and trust public health information 2 2
A7.2 Community's ability to “return to normality” – mental health 1 1
A8.1 Existence of health infrastructure besides hospitals (e.g., isolation, clinics, labs, supplies) 3 3
A8.2 Health facilities can manage a surge of patients 2 1
A8.3 Continuity of care for those already sick 4 2
A9.1 Early warning systems exist for impending health-care emergencies 3 3
A9.2/9.3/9.4 Integration of public health with emergency management 3 3
A9.5 Existing stockpile of public health items, PPE, medications, and equipment 3 1
A10.1/10.2 Mitigating long-term impact on public health 1 0