INSPIRE: Readiness is a dynamic innovation platform where innovative approaches, advanced methods, state-of-the-art tools, and modern resources are aggregated and contextualized and where information is shared can be turned into action.

ASTHO conducted an environmental scan to assess initiatives across the organization. Disciplinary groups convened to reflect on experiences during the COVID-19 response, identify tools, model practices from the workforce, data systems management, and training utilized/adapted during the pandemic. ASTHO also completed a literature review to track and highlight areas of congruity and help identify gaps in information previously collected.

In the evolving landscape of the post-COVID-19 era, a stagnant document would not adequately illustrate the challenges, lessons learned, and innovative resources used by health agencies. From this assessment, INSPIRE: Readiness was designed as an ever-evolving discovery hub where the ASTHO community can learn from their peers about successful strategies for overcoming similar gaps and challenges and apply those insights to their health agency needs.

By facilitating a way for professionals to learn from each other’s experiences, be inspired by success stories, discover new methods, act, and inspire others, we can contribute significantly to enhancing public health preparedness and response.