Subject: Re: JFK Hospital in Monrovia and related discussion
From: Denise Walsh <[email-masked]>
To: James Tomarken <[email-masked]>
Cc: Michael Fine <[email-masked]>, Michael Fine <[email-masked]>, Mae Podesta <[email-masked]>, "[email-masked]" <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 20:01:54 -0400

I will call Dr Dahn tomorrow and let you know what she says.
Denise

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 12, 2014, at 4:23 PM, James Tomarken <[email-masked]> wrote:

> Just had a call from Chris who said the following
> 1-CDC is starting on 9/22 a 1 wk course series to train people how to work in ebola treatment centers-free-in Atlanta
> http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/hcp/safety-training-course/index.html
> 2-African Union will be trying to replicate course in Africa
> 3-then it is recommended those trained do a 10 day internship with an NGO like MSF prior to delivering services on their own
> 4-supplies coming from USG, CDC Foundation
> 5-world Bank giving $105M to the 3 countries and support staff for burial, data management and other such duties
> 6-UN apptd David Navarro to be lead for WHO coordination
> 7-WHO to use pillar system
> 8-agreed with our approach to working with MOH and perhaps Clinton Fnd helping MOH coordinate activities with the above agencies
> 
> Will keep CDC updated-new contact is Keith Williams
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
>> From: "Braden, Chris (CDC/OID/NCEZID)" <[email-masked]>
>> Date: September 12, 2014 at 12:25:14 PM EDT
>> To: James Tomarken <[email-masked]>
>> Subject: Re: JFK Hospital in Monrovia and related discussion
>> 
>> I will give you a call at 1:15
>> 
>> Christopher Braden, M.D 
>> CAPT USPHS 
>> Director, Div of Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental Diseases 
>> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
>> Sent from Smartphone
>> From: James Tomarken
>> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 10:27 AM
>> To: Braden, Chris (CDC/OID/NCEZID)
>> Subject: Re: JFK Hospital in Monrovia and related discussion
>> 
>> Free except 2-3; phone is 631 374 5179
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Sep 12, 2014, at 9:52 AM, "Braden, Chris (CDC/OID/NCEZID)" <[email-masked]> wrote:
>> 
>>> Jim- sorry I did not respond so we could discuss.  Is there some follow up with Clinton Foundation? I have some time today if better to discuss by phone (best between 1-2).  Also, I am rotating off the emergency response team  to return to my normal job- today is my last day.  I can brief appropriate person for POC as needed.
>>>  
>>> Chris
>>>  
>>>  
>>> From: James Tomarken [mailto:[email-masked]] 
>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 4:59 PM
>>> To: Braden, Chris (CDC/OID/NCEZID)
>>> Cc: Michael Fine; Michael Fine (CDC health.ri.gov); Denise Walsh
>>> Subject: Re: JFK Hospital in Monrovia and related discussion
>>>  
>>> Chris
>>> Dr Fine will be talking to Ira Magaziner wed about my proposal working with Clinton Fnd. Any chance  you and I can talk tonite or in am to solidify your and my plans?
>>> My number is 631 374 5179
>>> Thks
>>> Jim
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Sep 8, 2014, at 6:57 PM, "Braden, Chris (CDC/OID/NCEZID)" <[email-masked]> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Jim,
>>> I have kept your experience and suggestions in mind as we progress in our response efforts.  Today, we reviewed the training programs we are developing, one of which is a train-the trainer program for infection control in health care facilities across Liberia and Sierra Leone.  The training program in each country will need to establish partners to implement.  There may be a link to what you propose in Liberia with the Clinton Foundation.    I am copying John Brooks, who is leading the teams in charge of developing training, if you want to know more.  Then there is the possibility that you could help with training itself!  In any case, it would be helpful to get your input on how a training program for Liberian health facilities would work.
>>>  
>>> Regards,
>>> Chris
>>>  
>>> Christopher R. Braden, M.D.
>>> CDC Ebola Response Deputy Incident Manager
>>>  
>>>  
>>>  
>>> From: James Tomarken [mailto:[email-masked]] 
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 10:38 PM
>>> To: Braden, Chris (CDC/OID/NCEZID)
>>> Cc: CDC IMS Incident Manager Deputy; 2014 Ebola Response (CDC); Boedigheimer, Steven F. (CDC/OPHPR/DSLR); Denise Walsh; Michael Fine; Michael Fine (CDC health.ri.gov)
>>> Subject: Re: JFK Hospital in Monrovia and related discussion
>>>  
>>> Chris
>>> When I was in Liberia there was 2 of us working for the Clinton Foundation.  I was at JFK Hospital and she was at Redemption Hospital (near West Point).  We worked closely with the President and the Ministry of Health and had a good working relationship.  It is hard to describe but the name of the Clinton Foundation is magic in Liberia-the local people are captivated by him and the Foundation was embraced while we were there.  
>>>  
>>> We were discussing the situation in Liberia and are thinking along the lines of a proposal that would help restore confidence in the government if it partnered in some format with the Foundation as the population has confidence in the Clinton Foundation. We would propose a working relationship with the government and not a take over as we are aware the local healthcare staff should shoulder the burden and would if given the appropriate support.  We think with the Clinton Foundation lending its name to this project we could recruit as large a staff as needed.
>>>  
>>> The proposal includes the following:
>>> 1-30 day rotation of western healthcare providers to train local healthcare providers/staff (we did this when I was there before) and provide treatment
>>> 2-committment of continuous medical supplies by ?WHO, CDC, US gov
>>> 3-committment of food for the affected population-those with EVD or quarantined
>>> 4-autonomous authority but working with the government/Ministry of Health
>>>  
>>> The key to this is obtaining the endorsement of the Clinton Foundation-we are exploring our contacts there-do you have any contacts with the Foundaton?
>>>  
>>> We would appreciate your thoughts.
>>>  
>>> thanks
>>> Jim
>>>  
>>>  
>>> On Aug 25, 2014, at 3:55 PM, Boedigheimer, Steven F. (CDC/OPHPR/DSLR) <[email-masked]> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Jim, thank you for taking time today to visit with Chris Braden, the Deputy Incident Manager for the CDC Ebola Response. Your experience at JFK Hospital, knowledge of the history of the facility, cultural awareness, and your first hand acquaintance with key leaders are all very helpful insights. As discussed on the call, I am making this email linkage between you and Chris, so that you can both exchange information moving ahead, as appropriate. Thanks again for your interest and support……steve b  
>>>  
>>> Steven F. Boedigheimer MBA
>>> Lead - State Coordination Task Force (2014 Ebola Response)
>>> Deputy Director
>>> Division of State and Local Readiness
>>> Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response
>>> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
>>> Atlanta, Georgia 30333
>>> Phone: 404-639-7813