Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop (2017)
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"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
Appendix A
Workshop Agenda
ENHANCING BIOWATCH CAPABILITIES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND COLLABORATION: A WORKSHOP
July 27–28, 2016
Keck Center of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and
Medicine – Room 100
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Workshop Objectives:
- Review the findings and recommendations of the October 2015 Government Accountability Office (GAO) review of BioWatch system enhancements.
- Provide a broad overview of current efforts under way at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enhance the technology and practices of BioWatch as a federally managed, locally operated system to detect the intentional release of select aerosolized biological agents.
- Review DHS’s assessment of gaps in current BioWatch detection, early warning, and decision support capabilities and discuss any gaps DHS has not considered.
- Review available technological and non-technological (non-materiel) capabilities for biosurveillance and reporting, including autonomous systems, as well as the assessment and testing of such systems.
- Review DHS’s current collaboration activities across all levels of government and explore opportunities for additional collaboration and coordination between BioWatch and relevant federal, state, and local public health partners to support effective and efficient capability development.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
- Explore opportunities to further advance national preparedness by examining federal, state, and local planning and response activities in the event of a biological incident.
Day 1 – July 27, 2016
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
| 8:30 a.m. | LISA GORDON-HAGERTY, Planning Committee Chair |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |
| LEG Inc. | |
| KATHRYN BRINSFIELD | |
| Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs | |
| Office of Health Affairs | |
| Department of Homeland Security |
SESSION I: SETTING THE STAGE: BIOWATCH PLANS AND CAPABILITIES
Session Objectives:
- Provide a broad overview of current efforts under way at DHS to enhance the technology and practices of BioWatch as a federally managed, locally operated system to detect the intentional release(s) of select aerosolized biological agents.
- Establish a working definition of a successful BioWatch incident to facilitate workshop discussions.
| 8:45 a.m. | Overview: BioWatch Strategic Priorities |
| MIKE WALTER | |
| BioWatch Program Manager | |
| Office of Health Affairs | |
| Department of Homeland Security | |
| 9:15 a.m. | Q/A |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
SESSION II: RECOMMENDATIONS FROM GAO REPORT 16-99 AND DHS RESPONSE AND PROGRESS TO DATE
Session Objectives:
- Review the findings and recommendations of the October 2015 GAO review of BioWatch system enhancements.
- Review DHS’s response to the GAO recommendations and assessment of gaps in current BioWatch detection, early warning, and decision support capabilities and discuss any possible gaps DHS has not considered.
- Review available technological and non-technological (non-materiel) capabilities for biosurveillance and reporting, including autonomous systems as well as the assessment and testing of such systems, with a focus on the BioWatch Program.
| 9:30 a.m. | Review of the GAO Report Recommendations |
| TIMOTHY PERSONS | |
| Chief Scientist | |
| Government Accountability Office | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Q/A |
| 11:00 a.m. | BREAK |
| 11:15 a.m. | Review of DHS Response to GAO Recommendations and Assessment of Gaps in Current BioWatch Capabilities |
| MIKE WALTER | |
| BioWatch Program Manager | |
| Office of Health Affairs | |
| Department of Homeland Security | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Q/A |
| 12:45 p.m. | LUNCH |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
| 1:45 p.m. | Panel I: Alignment of DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Focus Areas and Biosurveillance |
| Facilitator: John Vitko, Jr., Former Director, Chemical and Biological Countermeasures, DHS S&T, Currently Rector, St. Luke Orthodox Church | |
| Panelists: | |
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| 2:45 p.m. | BREAK |
SESSION III: NEXT STEPS FOR BUILDING CAPACITY AND ENHANCING COLLABORATION
Session Objective:
- Recap discussion from Day 1 and prepare for discussions on Day 2, with a focus on collaboration.
| 3:00 p.m. | KATHRYN BRINSFIELD |
| Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs | |
| Office of Health Affairs | |
| Department of Homeland Security | |
| 3:15 p.m. | LISA GORDON-HAGERTY, Planning Committee Chair |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |
| LEG Inc. |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
Day 2 – July 28, 2016
WELCOME
| 8:30 a.m. | LISA GORDON-HAGERTY, Planning Committee Chair |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |
| LEG Inc. |
SESSION IV: BIOWATCH COLLABORATIVE PLANNING
Session Objectives:
- Review DHS’s current collaboration activities across all levels of government and explore opportunities for additional collaboration and coordination between BioWatch and relevant federal, state, and local public health partners to support effective and efficient capability development.
- Discuss opportunities to strengthen the biodefense layer by identifying capabilities and partnerships that could be developed to respond in the event of a biological terrorism incident.
- Review ways that BioWatch activities can contribute to requirements placed on state and local public health departments for preparedness planning.
| 8:45 a.m. | Overview of BioWatch Collaborative Planning |
| EMILY GABRIEL | |
| BioWatch Public Health and Preparedness Director | |
| Office of Health Affairs | |
| Department of Homeland Security | |
| 9:15 a.m. | Q/A |
| 9:45 a.m. | Panel II: Current Local, State, and Federal Collaborations |
| Facilitator: Terry Mullins, Chief, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma System, Arizona Department of Health | |
| Panelists: | |
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Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
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| 10:45 a.m. | BREAK |
| 11:00 a.m. | Q/A |
| 12:00 p.m. | LUNCH |
SESSION V: OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS
Session Objective:
- Explore opportunities to expand BioWatch collaboration efforts, strengthen collaborations with existing partners, and develop new collaborations to meet interagency objectives.
| 1:00 p.m. | Panel III: State and Local Collaboration: Future Opportunities |
| Facilitator: Terry Mullins, Chief, Bureau of EMS and Trauma System, Arizona Department of Health | |
| Panelists: | |
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Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
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| 2:00 p.m. | Q/A |
| 2:15 p.m. | BREAK |
| 2:30 p.m. | Facilitated Discussion: Federal, State, and Local Collaboration Opportunities |
| Facilitator: Lisa Gordon-Hagerty, President and Chief Executive Officer, LEG, Inc. | |
| Discussants: | |
| All panelists and members of the Standing Committee on Health Threats and Workforce Resilience | |
| 3:30 p.m. | Wrap-Up and Closing Comments |
| LISA GORDON-HAGERTY, Planning Committee Chair | |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |
| LEG Inc. |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
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Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix A: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Enhancing BioWatch Capabilities Through Technology and Collaboration: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23687.
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