DHSS Press Release |
Date: May 27, 2008 DHSS-49-2008 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Jay Lynch, Communications Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 Email: jay.lynch@state.de.us |
Contact: Reporters Phone: 302-744-4907 |
DELAWARE MAKES CDC "HONOR ROLL" FOR STOCKPILE PREPARATION
Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) received the high score of 96 percent average on its annual Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) preparedness assessment released May 9, 2008 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Federal Strategic National Stockpile is a supply of essential medications and health equipment available to states during a disaster. The SNS contains more than 100 specialized containers of bulk oral antibiotics, bandages, intravenous medications, and antidotes that states would repackage into individual doses.
"Once again Delaware demonstrated the great partnership in place between DE DPH, DEMA, DNG, DSP and all the other government agencies and non-governmental organizations that have contributed to the development of a program that can be modeled by others. " said Glen Christie, Public Health Advisor for the Division of Strategic National Stockpile (DSNS), Coordinating Office of Terrorism Preparedness & Emergency Response (COTPER), Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
DPH's SNS ratings are as follows:
| Scoring Area | 2008 Score |
| Developing a Stockpile Plan | 100 percent |
| Management of Stockpile | 100 percent |
| Requesting Stockpile | 100 percent |
| Tactical Communication | 100 percent |
| Public Information & Communication | 92 percent |
| Security | 94 percent |
| Receipt, Storage, and Staging of Stockpile | 92 percent |
| Controlling Stockpile Inventory | 100 percent |
| Repackaging Stockpile Medications | 93 percent |
| Distribution of Medications | 100 percent |
| Dispensing Prophylaxis | 93 percent |
| Treatment Center Coordination | 100 percent |
| Training, Exercise, & Evaluation | 95 percent |
| Overall Readiness | 96 percent |
In addition to its 96% average on its Strategic National Stockpile assessment, DPH also received a 97% average on its Dover Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) jurisdiction preparedness assessment, which evaluates the states capabilities in distributing and dispensing SNS assets within the City of Dover and surrounding localities.
DPH's Dover CRI ratings are as follows:
| Scoring Area | 2008 Score |
| Developing a Stockpile Plan | 100 percent |
| Management of Stockpile | 100 percent |
| Requesting Stockpile | 100 percent |
| Tactical Communication | 100 percent |
| Public Information & Communication | 100 percent |
| Security | 90 percent |
| Controlling Stockpile Inventory | 100 percent |
| Dispensing Prophylaxis | 96 percent |
| Coordination with Hospitals & Alternate Care Facilities | 100 percent |
| Training, Exercise, & Evaluation | 100 percent |
| Overall Readiness | 97 percent |
DPH partnerships with the State's pharmacists, Delaware State Police, Delaware National Guard, City of Wilmington, City of Dover, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, and Delaware Emergency Management Agency are crucial in managing the transportation, security, storage, and dispensing of this national asset. The CDC team met with DPH program managers and partners in determining Delaware's scores.
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
