The acronymTRACIEstands forTechnical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange.9Therefore, its primary mission is to provideInformation and technical assistancespecifically tailored to the needs of healthcare coalitions, public health professionals, and emergency managers.10Managed by theASPR (Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response), TRACIE serves as a "one-stop shop" for vetted healthcare preparedness materials, filling the gap for high-quality, peer-reviewed resources in the medical disaster field.11
TRACIE is organized into three main domains:12
Technical Resources (TR):A self-service library of "Topic Collections" covering everything from "Active Shooter" to "Pharmacy Preparedness," providing curated links to plans, tools, and templates.13
Assistance Center (AC):A personalized service where experts provide direct, one-on-one technical assistance to answer specific questions or help resolve local preparedness challenges.14
Information Exchange (IE):A secure, password-protected platform for peer-to-peer discussion, allowing professionals to share "real-time" insights and lessons learned during active incidents.15
For aCEDPprofessional, TRACIE is an indispensable tool for staying current with federal standards and best practices. While it does contain tools (Option A) and educational links (Option C), its core value is the combination ofInformation and Technical Assistancethat helps coalitions meet their grant requirements and improve their operational readiness.16Whether a coalition is looking for a "Pediatric Surge Annex" template or needs advice on "Cybersecurity for Hospitals," TRACIE provides the evidence-based guidance necessary to build a robust, science-informed healthcare preparedness program across the nation.
