Homeland Security and Public Safety Division, Issues 27 Jun 2018 Public Health Preparedness The unexpected outbreaks of Ebola in 2014 and the Zika virus in 2015-16, among others, highlighted the need for states… National Governors Association
Homeland Security and Public Safety Division, Issues 27 Jun 2018 Energy Assurance The production facilities, transportation networks and distribution infrastructure that comprise the nation's energy sector represent both a key economic asset and a significant national vulnerability. The U.S. economy and the… National Governors Association
Issues 27 Jun 2018 Preventing Targeted Violence In August 2017, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office for Terrorism Prevention Partnerships awarded NGA a two-year grant to enable governors assist public and private entities and communities prevent… National Governors Association
Homeland Security and Public Safety Division, Issues 27 Jun 2018 Emergency Preparedness Governors are responsible for coordinating state and local resources to effectively prepare for and respond to major emergencies including accidents, terrorist incidents and natural disasters. The NGA Center provides resources… National Governors Association
Issues 27 Jun 2018 Homeland Security Governors play a critical role in homeland security. State and local law enforcement and health personnel provide the first line of defense in protecting critical infrastructure and public health and… National Governors Association
Homeland Security and Public Safety Division, Issues 27 Jun 2018 Opioid and Illicit Drug Use Governors have long been at the forefront of efforts to prevent and treat opioid use disorder (OUD), working with health care providers, law enforcement and other stakeholders to mount a… National Governors Association
Homeland Security and Public Safety Division, Issues 27 Jun 2018 Traffic Fatality and Injury Prevention Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2017, there were 42,159 unintentional pedestrian, motor vehicle, motorcyclist and cyclist fatalities in the United States.… National Governors Association
Homeland Security and Public Safety Division, Issues 27 Jun 2018 Juvenile Justice Governors and state leaders are committed to improving outcomes for youth, and states have adopted comprehensive juvenile justice reforms to improve outcomes for youth involved in the justice system. The… National Governors Association
Publications 27 Jun 2018 Health Care Workforce Redesign Scope of Practice Scope of practice defines the types of services that a particular health care worker can provide as well as the circumstances under which such services can be… National Governors Association
Publications 27 Jun 2018 Health Care Workforce Planning An accessible, well-trained and flexible health care workforce is vital to governors to improve the health of residents, control cost and accelerate economic development within the state. An adequate workforce… National Governors Association
Health Division, Issues 27 Jun 2018 Health Care Workforce Governors know that an accessible, flexible and skilled health care workforce is vital to improve the health of residents, control cost and accelerate economic development within the state. A competent… National Governors Association
Health Division, Issues 27 Jun 2018 Opioid Use Disorder and Addiction Governors are at the forefront of the fight against opioid use disorder—a major public health and safety crisis affecting communities across the country. As chief executives of their states, governors… National Governors Association
