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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!

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

24/7 State PHL ContactsBiosafety 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
Partnerships and Outreach	https://www.aphl.org/programs/preparedness/Lists/Highlighted Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=3	Partnerships and Outreach	<img alt="" src="/programs/preparedness/PublishingImages/PartnershipsOutreachhighlightedcontentphoto.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />	https://www.aphl.org/programs/preparedness/Pages/partnerships-outreach.aspx, http://redesign.dev.aphl.org/programs/preparedness/Pages/partnerships-outreach.aspx

Reports and Briefs

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.
APHL Crisis Response in Action	https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/PHPR-2021-Crisis-Response-in-Action.pdf	APHL Crisis Response in Action	Learn more about APHL's work supporting crisis response and helping to rebuild public health systems after disasters.

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