Crisis Management

​​​​​APHL provides leadership and scientific guidance for coordinated laboratory responses to public health crises. Our members—state, local and territorial governmental laboratories—are at the forefront of detecting novel threats and responding to all hazard threats.

A successful public health response depends on well-prepared networks which utilize:

• Crisis Management Practices

• Timely Communications

• Sound Science

• Data to Inform Response

• Public/Private Partnerships

• Shared Expertise

Crisis Management Activities

APHL activates its Incident Command System to support member laboratory response to public health emergencies. For more information, contact APHL through our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at eoc@aphl.org. 

Crisis Management Resources

Forms and Information

• Developing Your Response-specific Mission Ready Package
  

APHL Continuity of Operations Guidelines

• Guidelines for the Public Health Laboratory
  Continu​ity of Operations Plan (COOP)
  

• Emerging Infectious Diseases Planning and Response Framework
  

• Newborn Screening Preparedness/Contingency Planning Framework