Countermeasure Inventory Tracking: Collaboration with Regional and State Partners

Background: At any time, information about the availability of countermeasure inventories (for vaccines, prophylaxis medications, and other medical materials) may be needed in response to a public health emergency.  Uncertainties about the types and quantities of countermeasures available locally (or in a nearby area) can impact the effectiveness and timeliness of a response. A Countermeasure Inventory Tracking system enables access to information on available pharmaceutical resources and can also facilitate collaboration among public health partners to ensure that medical countermeasures are utilized efficiently in the affected area(s).

Method: CIT is focused on the capture of timely and accurate data to provide state public health preparedness officials with actionable information about countermeasure resources. CIT-enabled data will be transferable into knowledge that serves to facilitate and strengthen regional response networks. In addition, a national CIT system could be supported by a federated data system.

Discussion: CDC is redefining the scope and direction of CIT based on regional and state partner feedback and collaboration.  As part of the new scope, CDC continues to seek opportunities for:

§          developing and refining business needs associated with inventory availability tracking

§          collaborating with public health partners involved in countermeasure preparedness and response