Hospital Preparation For Bioterror

Author : Joseph H. McIsaac
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080465685

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Hospital Preparation for Bioterror by Joseph H. McIsaac Pdf

Hospital Preparation for Bioterror provides an extremely timely guide to improving the readiness of hospitals or healthcare organizations to manage mass casualties as a result of bioterrorism, biological warfare, and natural disasters. Contributions from leading law enforcement agencies, hospital administrators, clinical engineers, surgeons and terror-prevention professionals provide the most comprehensive, well-rounded source for this valuable information. Chapters on logistics and protecting the infrastructure help personnel distinguish the specific risks and vulnerabilities of each unique institution and assists in identifying specific solutions for disaster and bioterrorism preparedness. Principles and techniques discussed are applicable to all disasters, both large and small, not just bioterrorism. Technical aspects such as hospital power and telecommunications are covered, in addition to patient care, response to mass casualties, large-scale drills, and surge capacity. Organized along functional lines, patient flow, medical specialty, and infrastructure. A complimentary website with supplementary materials, check-lists, and references enhances the text and provides additional resources for preparedness.

Author : Joseph H. McIsaac
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0120884402

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Preparing Hospitals for Bioterror by Joseph H. McIsaac Pdf

Hospital Preparation for Bioterror provides an extremely timely guide to improving the readiness of hospitals or healthcare organizations to manage mass casualties as a result of bioterrorism, biological warfare, and natural disasters. Contributions from leading law enforcement agencies, hospital administrators, clinical engineers, surgeons and terror-prevention professionals provide the most comprehensive, well-rounded source for this valuable information. Chapters on logistics and protecting the infrastructure help personnel distinguish the specific risks and vulnerabilities of each unique institution and assists in identifying specific solutions for disaster and bioterrorism preparedness. ·Principles and techniques discussed are applicable to all disasters, both large and small, not just bioterrorism ·Technical aspects such as hospital power and telecommunications are covered, in addition to patient care, response to mass casualties, large-scale drills, and surge capacity. ·Organized along functional lines, patient flow, medical specialty, and infrastructure ·A complimentary website with supplementary materials, check-lists, and references enhances the text and provides additional resources for preparedness.

Author : Joseph R. Masci M.D.,Elizabeth Bass
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004-12-28
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780203491379

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Bioterrorism by Joseph R. Masci M.D.,Elizabeth Bass Pdf

In the battle against bioterrorism, one of the greatest challenges is finding the ideal balance between complacency and overreaction. The goal is to be so well prepared that we can prevent catastrophic outcomes in the event of a bioterrorist attack, while strengthening our ability to prevent and treat naturally-occurring infectious diseases.Bioterr

Author : Richard W. Niska,Catharine W. Burt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Bioterrorism
ISBN : UCR:31210020117691

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Bioterrorism and Mass Casualty Preparedness in Hospitals, United States, 2003 by Richard W. Niska,Catharine W. Burt Pdf

In response to the terrorism incidents of September 2001, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation, Department of Health and Human Services, requested that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) survey hospitals regarding their preparedness for treating patients from bioterrorism attacks or mass casualty incidents. It provided funding to field a special supplement to the 2003 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS). Data from the 2003 NHAMCS supplement will serve as a baseline for hospital terrorism preparedness because there were no major funding programs directed toward hospitals for this purpose prior to the start of the Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in fiscal year (FY) 2002. Even these funds had not yet been fully awarded to hospitals at the time this survey was fielded in 2003. Prior to the inception of the HRSA program, the Domestic Preparedness Program of the Department of Defense had not allocated any funding for hospitals, although it funded emergency response agencies.

Author : Steven A. MacArthur
Publisher : Hcpro Incorporated
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Civil defense
ISBN : UCSD:31822031960719

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Preparing for Mass-casualty Incidents by Steven A. MacArthur Pdf

With the increased concern about bioterrorism -- whether chemical, biological or radiological -- there is an emphasis on hospital preparedness for serious mass-casualty incidents (MCIs). And even though The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) began requiring hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA) as part of its environment of care program when it revised the emergency management standards in January 2001, most hospitals have not yet developed adequate emergency plans either because of monetary concerns or confusion about the best way to get started.

Author : United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Bioterrorism
ISBN : 9781428941687

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Hospital preparedness most urban hospitals have emergency plans but lack certain capacities for bioterrorism response : report to congressional committees by United States. General Accounting Office Pdf

Author : Laure Paquette
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004-06-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781482276701

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Bioterrorism in Medical and Healthcare Administration by Laure Paquette Pdf

Bioterrorism in Medical and Healthcare Administration provides an efficient method to identify, manage, and control transformations in the provision of health services during elevated levels of bioterrorist threat - offering step-by-step procedures and templates to prepare and implement a coordinated response to high-alert situations. This reference proposes an efficient method to identify, manage, and control transformations in the provision of health services during elevated levels of bioterrorist threat - offering step-by-step procedures and templates to prepare and implement a coordinated response to high-alert situations.

Author : Richard W. Niska,Catharine W. Burt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Bioterrorism
ISBN : UCR:31210021146889

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Training for Terrorism-related Conditions in Hospitals, United States, 2003-04 by Richard W. Niska,Catharine W. Burt Pdf

Author : Thomson American Health Consultants
Publisher : American Health Consultants
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Bioterrorism
ISBN : UCLA:L0086691524

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Preparing for Mass Casualties by Thomson American Health Consultants Pdf

Author : Mary Theresa Urbano
Publisher : Sentient Publications
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 9781591810513

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The Complete Bioterrorism Survival Guide by Mary Theresa Urbano Pdf

The majority of Americans are concerned about bioterrorism but don't know how to protect themselves and their families. Experts believe it is only a matter of time before such an attack occurs. We know that in a disaster, survival during the first few days is often based on an individual's knowledge and preparation. This book synthesizes critical information into an easy-to-read format. The time to prepare is now!

Author : Jeffrey Ryan,Jan Glarum
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780080569185

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Biosecurity and Bioterrorism by Jeffrey Ryan,Jan Glarum Pdf

Biosecurity and Bioterrorism is the first book to take a holistic approach to biosecurity with coverage of pathogens, prevention and response methodology. The book is organized into four thematic sections: Part I provides a conceptual understanding of biowarfare, bioterrorism and the laws we have to counteract this; Part II investigates known bioagents and the threat from emerging diseases; Part III focuses on agricultural terrorism and food security; Part IV outlines international, US, and local initiatives for biodefense and biosecurity. Case studies illustrate biodefense against both intentional terrorism and natural outbreaks. The authors bring an extraordinary combination of experience in academia and the clinical world, as well as real-world experience in technical and practical matters, to their writing. They make technical material clear and fascinating for readers with a basic knowledge of biology. Ryan and Glarum address the hazards in the context of vulnerability assessments and the planning strategies government and industry can take to prepare for and respond to such events. * How are these agents used in biowarfare? * How likely are we to face either a natural outbreak or intentional human/animal infection? * How can we prepare for this effectively?

Author : Janet Heinrich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Bioterrorism
ISBN : OCLC:49241445

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Bioterrorism by Janet Heinrich Pdf

This testimony discusses on the efforts of federal agencies to prepare for the consequences of a bioterrorist attack. GAO found that federal agencies are participating in research and preparedness activities, from improving the detection of biological agents to developing a national stockpile of pharmaceuticals to treat victims of disasters. Federal agencies also have several efforts underway to coordinate these activities on a formal and informal basis, such as interagency work groups. Despite these efforts however, coordination between agencies remains fragmented. GAO also found emerging concerns about the preparedness of state and local jurisdictions, including insufficient state and local planning for response to terrorist events, inadequate public health infrastructure, a lack of hospital participation in training on terrorism and emergency response planning, insufficient capabilities for treating mass casualties, and the timely availability of medical teams and resources in an emergency. This testimony summarizes a September 2001 report (GAO-01-915).

Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Committee on Science and Technology for Countering Terrorism,Panel on Biological Issues
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2003-01-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309086073

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Countering Bioterrorism by National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Committee on Science and Technology for Countering Terrorism,Panel on Biological Issues Pdf

The attacks of September 11 and the release of anthrax spores revealed enormous vulnerabilities in the U.S. public-health infrastructure and suggested similar vulnerabilities in the agricultural infrastructure as well. The traditional public health response-surveillance (intelligence), prevention, detection, response, recovery, and attribution-is the paradigm for the national response not only to all forms of terrorism but also to emerging infectious diseases. Thus, investments in research on bioterrorism will have enormous potential for application in the detection, prevention, and treatment of emerging infectious diseases that also are unpredictable and against which we must be prepared. The deciphering of the human genome sequence and the complete elucidation of numerous pathogen genomes, our rapidly increasing understanding of the molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis and of immune responses, and new strategies for designing drugs and vaccines all offer unprecedented opportunities to use science to counter bioterrorist threats. But these same developments also allow science to be misused to create new agents of mass destruction. Hence the effort to confront bioterrorism must be a global one. Countering Bioterrorism makes the following recommendations: Recommendation 1: All agencies with responsibility for homeland security should work together to establish stronger and more meaningful working ties between the intelligence, S&T, and public health communities. Recommendation 2: Federal agencies should work cooperatively and in collaboration with industry to develop and evaluate rapid, sensitive, and specific early-detection technologies. Recommendation 3: Create a global network for detection and surveillance, making use of computerized methods for real-time reporting and analysis to rapidly detect new patterns of disease locally, nationally, and ultimately- internationally. The use of high-throughput methodologies that are being increasingly utilized in modern biological research should be an important component of this expanded and highly automated surveillance strategy. Recommendation 4: Use knowledge of complex biological patterns and high-throughput laboratory automation to classify and diagnose infections in patients in primary care settings. Recommendation 5: USDA should create an agency for control and prevention of plant disease. This agency should have the capabilities necessary to deal effectively with biothreats.

Author : Jorge Hidalgo,Laila Woc-Colburn
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030338039

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Highly Infectious Diseases in Critical Care by Jorge Hidalgo,Laila Woc-Colburn Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive overview of highly infectious diseases (HIDs) in the ICU. The text is designed to help critical care specialists and other healthcare practitioners prepare and plan for potential outbreaks of emerging or resurgent HIDs, lead a team in the ICU, perform emergency triage, and provide care for patients with a HID. The book also reviews some of the most prevalent highly infectious diseases, including influenza, SARS, plague, anthrax, and malaria. Written by experts in the field, Highly Infectious Diseases in Critical Care: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide is a valuable resource for critical care and infectious disease specialists who treat patients afflicted with a highly infectious disease in the ICU.

Author : Janet Heinrich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Bioterrorism
ISBN : OCLC:49241348

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Bioterrorism by Janet Heinrich Pdf

Federal research and preparedness activities related to bioterrorism center on detecting of such agents; developing new or improved vaccines, antibiotics, and antivirals; and developing performance standards for emergency response equipment. Preparedness activities include: (1) increasing federal, state, and local response capabilities; (2) developing response teams; (3) increasing the availability of medical treatments; (4) participating in and sponsoring exercises; (5) aiding victims; and (6) providing support at special events, such as presidential inaugurations and Olympic games. To coordinate their activities, federal agencies are developing interagency response plans, participating in various interagency work groups, and entering into formal agreements with each other to share resources and capabilities. However, GAO found that coordination of federal terrorism research, preparedness, and response programs is fragmented, raising concerns about the ability of states and localities to respond to a bioterrorist attack. These concerns include poor state and local planning and the lack of hospital participation in training on terrorism and emergency response planning. This report summarized a September 2001 report (GAO-01-915).