Evacuation Support for Persons with Medical Needs (hospital, nursing home, home health care).Public Health Emergencies (e.g., COVID, Zika, Ebola).Other Severe Weather (e.g., Winter Storm).Resource allocation (personnel, supplies, equipment).The SMOC provides four basic functions in emergency response when state and federal resources are needed within our 17 Core Functional Areas: The State Medical Operation Center (SMOC) serves as the ESF-8 (Public Health & Medical) lead to support the Texas State Operations Center (SOC). The SMOC provides operations support and coordination of state-level ESF-8 response activities during disasters. Health Care Information Collection (THCIC).National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS).Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Licensure.
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA).Food Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and Warehouses.Resources for Cancer Patients, Caregivers and Families.Cancer Resources for Health Professionals.Texas Comprehensive Cancer Control Program.Library and Information Science Program.Research, Funding, & Educational Resources.Center for Health Emergency Preparedness & Response.
