Conducting a tabletop exercise involves several steps:
Planning: Define the objectives, scope, and scenario of the exercise. This involves selecting a hypothetical event and outlining the specific issues to be addressed. Participants: Identify and invite relevant stakeholders, including public health officials, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and community leaders. Facilitation: A facilitator guides the discussion, presenting the scenario and posing questions to the participants. Discussion: Participants discuss their roles, the actions they would take, and the resources they would need. This is an opportunity to explore potential challenges and solutions. Debriefing: After the exercise, a debriefing session is held to review the discussion, identify strengths and weaknesses, and suggest improvements.
