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Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. · Feb 2015
ReviewHospital Preparedness for Chemical and Radiological Disasters.
- Brooks L Moore, Robert J Geller, and Charlotte Clark.
- Department of Emergency Medicine and Grady Health System, Emory University, 49 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA. Electronic address: bmoor02@emory.edu.
- Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 2015 Feb 1; 33 (1): 37-49.
AbstractHospital planning for chemical or radiological events is essential but all too often treated as a low priority. Although some other types of disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes may be more frequent, chemical and radiological emergencies have the potential for major disruptions to clinical care. Thorough planning can mitigate the impact of a chemical or radiological event. Planning needs to include all 4 phases of an event: mitigation (preplanning), preparation, response, and recovery. Mitigation activities should include the performance of a hazards vulnerability analysis and identification of local subject-matter experts and team leaders. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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