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Principles for Disaster Response
41:07 - 47:52 (06:44)
The former US Surgeon General outlines three important principles for disaster response: leading with science in decision making and communication, transparent communication with the public, and providing necessary resources to those on the front lines, particularly healthcare workers.
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The three principles for disaster response include leading with science and scientists, being transparent with the public, and ensuring that resources are given to people on the front lines such as health care and public health workers.
41:07 - 44:23 (03:15)
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The three principles for disaster response include leading with science and scientists, being transparent with the public, and ensuring that resources are given to people on the front lines such as health care and public health workers. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial for leaders to address shortages of medical supplies and equipment in hospitals across the U.S.
ChapterPrinciples for Disaster Response
Episode#417: Dr. Vivek Murthy — Former Surgeon General on Combatting COVID-19, Loneliness, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The federal government should provide clear directives to states and localities about when to implement measures to protect their population during a crisis, such as closing schools, shutting down businesses, and issuing stay at home orders.
44:24 - 47:52 (03:27)
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The federal government should provide clear directives to states and localities about when to implement measures to protect their population during a crisis, such as closing schools, shutting down businesses, and issuing stay at home orders. This can help to ensure that the response is even across the country and that health care workers have access to the protection they need to care for sick patients and prevent further spread of the disease.