title: Evaluation of emergency drug releases from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Quarantine Stations.
abstract: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Quarantine Stations distribute select lifesaving drug products that are not commercially available or are in limited supply in the United States for emergency treatment of certain health conditions. Following a retrospective analysis of shipment records, the authors estimated an average of 6.66 hours saved per shipment when drug products were distributed from quarantine stations compared to a hypothetical centralized site from CDC headquarters in Atlanta, GA. This evaluation supports the continued use of a decentralized model which leverages CDC's regional presence and maximizes efficiency in the distribution of lifesaving drugs.
authors.affiliation: Regional Officer in Charge, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, Quarantine and Border Health Services Branch, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: Shahrokh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Roohi
authors.affiliation: Public Health Associate, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support, Field Services Office, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Grinnell
authors.affiliation: Quarantine Public Health Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, Quarantine and Border Health Services Branch, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sandoval
authors.affiliation: Associate Chief of Science, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, Quarantine and Border Health Services Branch, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: Nicole J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.affiliation: Officer in Charge, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, Quarantine and Border Health Services Branch, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: Kimberly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Crocker
authors.affiliation: Senior Program Manager, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of Scientific Resources, Drug Service, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.affiliation: Branch Chief, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of Scientific Resources, Drug Service, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: Cindy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dougherty
authors.affiliation: Senior Veterinary Pharmacist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of Scientific Resources, Drug Service, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: Julian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jolly
authors.affiliation: Branch Chief, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, Quarantine and Border Health Services Branch, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: Nicki
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pesik
mesh_terms: D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004630:Emergencies; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D008509:Medication Systems / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017146:Models, Organizational; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011790:Quarantine / Q000379:methods*; D062205:Strategic Stockpile / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D013997:Time Factors; D014186:Transportation; D014481:United States