Responding to Public Health Emergencies at the Local Level: Administrative Preparedness Challenges,Strategies,and Resources

Abstract

This manuscript summarizes the most common barriers to effective administrative preparedness and how to surmount them through the use of promising practices, strategies, and NACCHO developed resources focused on addressing unique jurisdictional requirements and needs.

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Nev. Rev. Stat. 288.150(4).

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