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Andrew Roszak — publications and prior work.

Andrew Roszak, JD, MPA, EMT-P, Founder and CEO of the Institute for Childhood Preparedness, has contributed to publications ranging from peer-reviewed journals and CDC guidance to national op-eds — and led preparedness projects for federal agencies, national nonprofits, and early childhood systems.

Maintained as a historical reference for partners, proposals, and past-performance documentation.

Books

  • Roszak, Andrew R. "Preschool Preparedness for an Active Shooter." Gryphon House, March 2020. View →
  • Roszak, Andrew R. "Preschool Preparedness for an Emergency." Gryphon House, December 2020. View →
  • Roszak, Andrew R. "Preschool Recovery After a Disaster." Gryphon House, April 2021.

Peer-Reviewed & Professional Journals

  • Leser, K.A., Looper-Coats, J., & Roszak, A.R. "Emergency preparedness planning behaviors among child care providers in the United States." Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, Fall 2018. View →
  • Hershey, Pryde, Phifer, Mwaungulu, Roszak. "Putting the Law into Practice: A Comparison of Isolation and Quarantine as Tools to Control TB and Ebola." Journal of Public Health Management, October 2015. View →
  • "Leveraging Partnerships among Community Pharmacists, Pharmacies, and Health Departments to Improve Pandemic Influenza Response." Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, 2014. View →
  • "Improving Community Resilience through Public Health Preparedness Partnerships." Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, 2013. View →
  • Roszak, Andrew R. "Law Unclear about Duty to Use AEDs: Will you be at fault?" Journal of Emergency Medical Services, April 2012.
  • Johnson, Handrigan, Roszak. "Aligning Federal Efforts in Emergency Medical Care: Surveying the Existing Landscape." Georgetown Public Policy Review, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2009–2010.
  • Roszak, Jensen, Wild, Yeskey, Handrigan. "Implications of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act During Public Health Emergencies and on Alternate Sites of Care." Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 2009; 3 (Suppl 2). View →

Government Publications

  • Klaes, Buzzell, Roszak, Brown. "Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response: Educational Facilities Preparedness & Legal Study." US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, September 2016. View →
  • "Clinical Framework and Medical Countermeasure Use During an Anthrax Mass-Casualty Incident." US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, December 2015. View →
  • "Clinical Guidance for Smallpox Vaccine Use in a Postevent Vaccination Program." US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, February 2015. View →
  • Buzzell, Klaes, Penn, Roszak, Rubin, Brown. "Examination of Legal Language Authorizing Responses to Incidents Involving Contamination with Radioactive Material." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, May 2014. View →
  • "H1N1 Compendium: National Strategic Plan for Emergency Department Management of Outbreaks of Novel H1N1 Influenza." Published on flu.gov, September 2009.

Editorial & Opinion

  • Roszak, Andrew R. "Active Shooter Drills Undermine Advances." The Journal, November 2019. View →
  • Roszak, Andrew R. "Puerto Rico's Children Need Recovery Funds." The Hill, January 2018. View →
  • Roszak, Andrew R. "Child Care Provides Numerous Benefits, There Should Be Better Legislation." The Hill, April 2017. View →
  • Roszak, Newman. "AEDs Save Lives But AEDs in Hiding Are Rendered Useless." HuffPost, November 2016. View →

Domestic Preparedness Journal

Andrew Roszak serves as an advisor to the Domestic Preparedness Journal and hosts episodes of the Domestic Preparedness Podcast.

  • "Military Use for Continued Law Enforcement During the Pandemic." DomPrep Journal, April 2020. View →
  • "Podcast — Pandemic Influenza: Advice & Suggestions From an Expert." DomPrep Journal Podcast, August 2019. View →
  • "Legislation Protecting Children in Disasters." DomPrep Journal, April 2017. View →
  • "State of Preparedness 2016: Children & Child Care." DomPrep Journal, February 2016. View →
  • "Food for Thought: Emergency Shelters and Food Allergies." DomPrep Journal, December 2015. View →
  • "Preparedness: Moving Beyond the Stockpiling of Stuff." DomPrep Journal, March 2015. View →
  • "Aligning Priorities with Healthcare Coalitions." Domestic Preparedness Journal, April 2012. View →

Care & Education Articles

  • Roszak, Andrew R. "How to Re-Open Your Center During COVID-19." Gryphon House Publishing, May 2020. View →
  • "If an AED Is Legislatively Mandated, Is There a Duty to Use It?" April 2012. View →
  • "Legal implications of automated external defibrillators." October 2008. View →
  • Roszak, Andrew R. "EMS Immunity, Which Act has You Covered?" American Bar Association, State and Local Law News, Vol. 31, No. 2, Winter 2008.
  • Suttles, Dylan. "To Educate, Not To Terrify: Teachers Prepared for Active Shooter Scenarios." The Telegraph — interview of Andrew Roszak, September 2019. View →
  • Scott, Colby. "National Preparedness Month: Readying for Natural Disasters." Parentology — quoting Andrew Roszak, September 2019. View →
  • Dyjack, David. "Every Child Deserves a Head Start." NEHA, February 2019. View →
  • "Using STREAM Techniques After Disasters to Keep Kids Learning and Engaged." FunShine Blog, October 2019. View →
  • "Rebuilding Communities So Parents Can Work." Child Care Works, August 2016. View →

Samples of Prior Work

  • Emergency Preparedness Manual for Head Start — developed for the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (September 2018), used in Head Start programs throughout the United States.
  • Hurricane Preparedness with Sesame Street — one-hour video with the Sesame Street team on preparing families for hurricanes and the public and environmental health consequences that follow.
  • Domestic Preparedness Podcast series — host for episodes including Protecting Children in Disasters. View →
  • Contamination by Radioactive Material: Legal Preparedness — developed with the CDC National Center for Environmental Health, Radiation Studies Branch, and Public Health Law Program.
  • Healthy Homes Basics App — US Department of Housing & Urban Development, Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes.
  • Community Health & Shale Development guidebook — developed for local public health officials in collaboration with Shell Oil Corporation and RESOLVE.
  • Webinar: Food Safety and Mold — post-disaster guidance on food safety after power loss and managing excess moisture and mold.
  • Flint Water Crisis: A Firsthand Account — chosen to moderate sessions at the NEHA Annual Education Conference and the HUD Healthy Homes Conference.
  • Active shooter training pilot — secured support from the Ohio CCR&R Association, Child Care Aware of Kansas, and Child Care Aware of Virginia to pilot active shooter training for child care providers. Coverage:

Pilot coverage: Toledo ABC News · Topeka NBC News · Kansas City CBS News · Wichita CBS News

Keynote Addresses

  • June 2019 — Riverside County Child Care Safety Summit: natural disasters and emergency preparedness. Photos →
  • October 2019 — New Jersey Safety for All Summit: early childhood professionals, after-school programs, law enforcement, and K-12 administrators. Photos →

For current press coverage, see The Institute in the News. For speaking or proposal inquiries, contact us.