A deployable communications and data collection infrastructure for a team of primary caregivers involved in the treatment of victims of a major disaster.

The School's Pandemic Influenza and Infectious Disease/Public Health Emergency Toolkit is an award winning* comprehensive online resource designed to assist schools and the school districts to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from an infectious disease, influenza pandemic or other public health emergency.

The Toolkit has been organized to best address the needs of schools/school districts, school nurse/health staff, administrators, parents, students and public health officials on a day-to-day basis and during times of emergency.

Originally designed to meet the diverse needs of Los Angeles County, the Toolkit can be modified to meet the needs of any school/school district/health jurisdiction.

• More than 200 pre-approved health resources in an easy-to-access format.
• Information on the top 15 infectious diseases in schools, including easy-to-follow FAQs for each disease.
• Preparedness & Response Letters, featuring the Medweb letter-builder application for instant customization.
• Detailed reporting protocols for school administrators and nursing personnel.
• Readily modifiable exercise materials and an Exercise Design Tutorial.
• Disaster preparedness information for individuals and families.
• Resources for special needs populations, including community/school social routines and the "Wash Your Hands Song".

*The Toolkit won the 2008 Interagency Disaster Preparedness Award from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).