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cord-314104-dkm8396y	Tam, Theresa W. S.	Preparing for uncertainty during public health emergencies: What Canadian health leaders can do now to optimize future emergency response	2020-03-31		.txt	text/plain	3015	133	44	This article highlights principles and practices to assist health leaders in preparing for uncertainty, including integrating scalability to ensure response activities can be more easily adapted to suit evolving needs; assessing risk and capabilities to inform planning for appropriate response measures; and considering overall flexibility and adaptability of plans, systems, and resources. Another key principle involves taking a risk management approach to preparedness and response by conducting risk and capability assessments, to inform planning and response measures, and to identify gaps or enhancements that need to be addressed. The importance of risk communication, building and maintaining public trust and confidence, and cross health sector engagement are just a few of the key lessons that have been identified from past emergency responses. Health leaders need to prepare for uncertainty during an emergency response by developing, enhancing, and exercising resources-whether it be plans, people, or other resources-that can be flexible, scalable, and that are built on lessons learned and evidence-based practices.	./cache/cord-314104-dkm8396y.txt	./txt/cord-314104-dkm8396y.txt