APHL promotes the critical role of public health laboratories in detecting and responding to all health emergencies. It sponsors training to increase the competency of preparedness staff, advocates for resources to sustain key programs and builds partnerships for a stronger public health system. Its goal is to ensure a nationwide network of safe, state-of-the-art facilities capable of effective emergency response to all hazards and staffed with personnel trained in leading-edge methodologies.
APHL develops training and tools to assist laboratories in preparing for, quickly detecting and responding to all health threats.
Partnership and Outreach Training
APHL collaborates with multiple partners, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Defense (DoD) and the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) to develop and deliver training courses to laboratorians across the country.
24/7 Emergency Contact Directory
Strengthening Laboratory Capacity
APHL collaborates on production of guidance tools that assist
Laboratory Response Network member laboratories to strengthen capacity.
Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Guidelines
APHL created
model guidelines to assist public health laboratories in developing a plan to assure continuity of operations during an emergency.
APHL collaborated with the RAND Corporation to develop and pilot test a laboratory specific COOP. The evaluation report, including the COOP tabletop exercise is available to APHL members. Contact
emergency.preparedness@aphl.org for more information.
Also see:
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Emerging Infectious Diseases Planning and Response Framework
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Newborn Screening Preparedness/Contingency Planning Framework
Preparedness Funding Guidance Tools
APHL provides guidance to assist laboratories in applying for funding opportunities. Members may obtain the most current tools by contacting APHL's Preparedness and Response Program staff.
APHL Preparedness Training
In collaboration with the CDC, APHL convenes hands-on workshops to train Laboratory Response Network member laboratories across the country on protocols for detection of bioterrorism agents. APHL also provides nationwide preparedness training for public health and clinical laboratory personnel. For the latest preparedness courses, check the
training calendar.
For more information contact, Amy PullmanSpecialist, Public Health Preparedness and Response, 240.485.3822,
amy.pullman@aphl.org