Public Health Preparedness & Response

Are US Public Health Laboratories Ready?
Check out the 2020 APHL All-Hazards Laboratory Survey Data Report to find out more!

Our Work

APHL strengthens public health labs to respond to biological, chemical and radiological threats, and others.

24/7 State PHL Contacts Biosafety Competency Guidelines

Biosafety and Biosecurity	https://www.aphl.org/programs/preparedness/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=1	Biosafety and Biosecurity	<img alt="" src="/programs/preparedness/PublishingImages/Biosafetyhiglightedcontentphoto.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	https://www.aphl.org/programs/preparedness/Pages/Strengthening-Lab-Biosafety-Biosecurity.aspx, Biosafety and Biosecurity
Laboratory Response Network	https://www.aphl.org/programs/preparedness/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=2	Laboratory Response Network	<img alt="" src="/programs/preparedness/PublishingImages/18112_lores.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	https://www.aphl.org/programs/preparedness/Pages/LRN.aspx, http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/programs/preparedness/Pages/LRN.aspx
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Reports and Briefs

Monkeypox Biosafety Fact Sheet	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/PHPR-2022-Monnkeypox-Fact-Sheet.pdf	Monkeypox Biosafety Fact Sheet	Ensure your laboratory is safely testing, shipping and disposing of potential monkeypox samples.
COOP Guidelines for Public Health Laboratories	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/APHL-PHPR-2021-COOP-Guidelines.zip	COOP Guidelines for Public Health Laboratories	Use this editable template to guide the development of your laboratory's continuity of operations plan.
2020 All-Hazards Survey Data Report	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/PHPR-2021-All-Hazards-Data-Summary-Report-2020.pdf	2020 All-Hazards Survey Data Report	Summary data report for APHL's 2020 All-Hazards Laboratory Preparedness Survey.
Packaging and Shipping Evaluation Tool	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/PHPR-2021-Packaging-Shipping-Evaluation-Tool.pdf	Packaging and Shipping Evaluation Tool	Use these forms to evaluate packaging and shipping procedures of Category A & B Substances and associated documentation.

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Biosafety Practices for Monkeypox Response

On May 6, 2022, an outbreak of monkeypox was confirmed in the United Kingdom. Since then, subsequent cases have been confirmed in at least 100 countries, including the United States. This webinar will discuss current biosafety challenges in the public health laboratory community related to monkeypox testing. Participants will hear from public health laboratory professionals on their biosafety procedures across their institutions during this response. This roundtable will also be recorded and made available for those unable to listen live.

2022-10-12T17:00:00Z

2022-10-12T18:00:00Z

https://aphl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MGsw0MzNROC1UU6ywAkhOA, https://aphl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MGsw0MzNROC1UU6ywAkhOA

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Public Health Preparedness & Response

Are US Public Health Laboratories Ready?

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