The quality assurance review process has been established to evaluate and track the appropriateness and effectiveness of the preparedness trainings and exercises supported by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), and Public Health Preparedness grant funds and offered throughout Florida for those in public health and medical preparedness and response.

Review Criteria

Trainings and exercises that MUST be reviewed

  • Preparedness trainings and exercises targeting statewide or multi-state audiences or more than one region
  • Preparedness trainings and exercises sponsored by the Florida Department of Health and supported by or utilizing resources (including preparedness funded positions) provided through CDC and/or ASPR grant funds

Trainings and exercises that will NOT be reviewed

  • Trainings and exercises for individual county health departments, hospitals, and other organizations, designed to meet their specific needs
  • Federal training courses and exercises (e.g., FEMA ICS courses)
  • Expedited trainings or exercises developed as part of a declared public health emergency under the direction and review of a public health incident management team. Materials developed will be shared with the Quality Assurance Tier Review Committee but are not held to the same process deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get help with developing a training/exercise?

Yes. The Training and Exercise Section is here to support, mentor and guide you through the process. Send an email asking for assistance to TandE@FLHealth.gov

Are there resources to assist with developing a training and/or exercise?

Yes. Select the “Resource” button and you will be able to download documents.

What is the process and what should I submit for a training and/or exercise for tier review?

Once you submit your training and/or exercise, the documents are compiled and sent to the Tier I Committee for review. The review is scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The following documents should be submitted for each training and/or exercise:

Contacts

Training

Contact TandE@FLHealth.gov for Training Form

  • PowerPoint or other Presentations
  • Participant/Student Guide
  • Instructor Guide (for instructor-led courses)
  • Instructor Resume/CV
  • Pre and Post-test or other learning evaluations tools
  • Feedback or Evaluation Forms
  • Other documents that support the training

Exercise

Contact TandE@FLHealth.gov for Exercise form

  • Operations-Based (drills, functional, or full scale)
    • Exercise Plan
    • Exercise Evaluation Guides (EEGs)
    • Master Scenario Event List
    • Controller/Evaluator Handbook
    • Feedback/Evaluation Form
    • Other documents to support the exercise
  • Discussion-Based (games, seminars, tabletops, workshops)
    • Situation Manual
    • Exercise Evaluation Guides (EEGs) (if applicable)
    • Facilitator Guide
    • PowerPoint or other Presentation
    • Feedback/Evaluation Form