Introduction to the Emergency Response Framework (ERF)

课程信息

你将学到什么

• Explain the principles of the Emergency Response Framework
• Identify and describe WHO’s responsibilities and accountabilities during emergency response
• Describe emergency related resources, such as the eSOPs for emergencies and the contingency fund for emergencies

课程内容

• Module 1: Introduction to the course:

  This module gives an overview of the “Introduction to the Emergency Response Framework (ERF)” course.

• Module 2: WHO responsibilities and funding for emergency response:

  By the end of this module, learners will: list and describe the World Health Organization’s core commitments in emergency response; list and describe the WHO’s guiding principles for emergency response; explain the WHO’s no regrets policy; describe the purpose of the Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE)

• Module 3: The ERF and signal detection, verification and assessment :

  By the end of this module, learners will: describe what the Emergency Response Framework (ERF) is, its purpose, and what is required for its successful implementation; outline the key steps under the ERF when responding to a health emergency; list methods that can be used to detect a health emergency; describe how a signal can be verified; define what a Rapid Risk Assessment (RRA) is, and its purpose; outline the key elements of an RRA; explain what a public health situation analysis (PHSA) is, and its purpose; outline the key elements of a PHSA; describe the similarities and differences between an RRA and a PHSA; describe how a finalized RRA and/or PHSA is communicated.

• Module 4: Grading of public health events and emergencies:

  By the end of this module, learners will: describe the triggers and purpose of grading a public health event or emergency; outline who is responsible for grading; describe the timing requirements for grading; list and describe the different levels of grading; state how grading decisions are made and communicated; describe the difference between an acute emergency grade and protracted emergency grade.

• Module 5: The Incident Management System:

  By the end of this module, learners will: outline the WHO Incident Management System (IMS) and its purpose; list the actions that WHO should take within 24 hours of grading; describe the tiers of WHO responsibility and accountability and the delegation of authority during an emergency; outline the role and responsibilities of the incident manager and the Head of WHO country Office (HWCO)/WHO Representative (WR); describe the core functions and sub-functions of the WHO Incident Management System (IMS); describe how emergency response performance is measured.

• Module 6: Fictional case study :

  By the end of module 6, learners will: review key concepts and timelines as described in ERF 2.1 through a fictionalized case study.

• Final assessment:

  This module offers a final assessment to learners.

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证书要求

• 课程证书 授予者需要至少取得课程总分的百分之 80%。
• 完成课程可获得开放徽章。