Anthrax in 2001 exposed serious weaknesses in the response of the American health care system to deal with such serious threats. Public health infrastructure requires rehabilitation to respond to any type of large-scale medical emergency. County Health Department in Penville was charged with the implementation of emergency preparedness and response system of the district. Federal funds were provided to the county to develop the infrastructure for emergency preparedness, which meet the requirements established by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. County government officials are coordinating their efforts to ensure continuous cooperation, coordination and exchange of information between the various entities within the State Department of Health, external objects, and the state health agency. Focuses on the director of the health department and the challenges he faced. The problems associated with the structure, organization, culture, and technology infrastructure. "Hide
by Lynda M. Applegate, Ajay Vinze, Minu Ipe Source: Harvard Business School 13 pages. Publication Date: November 30, 2005. Prod. #: 806089-PDF-ENG
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