Developed in response to the growing need for education about WMD, this text quickly, yet thoroughly, brings health care workers and emergency responders up to speed and prepares them to respond to the release of weapons of mass destruction, such as biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, and explosive agents.
Contains detailed information on WMD response including types of locations that may become targets for criminal or terrorist activity, and procedures, equipment, and safety precautions for evidence preservation. It highlights signs, symptoms, and treatment protocols for common agents that may be used by terrorists.
It also lists specific actions necessary when an incident is suspected to involve criminal or terrorist activities, necessary notification procedures, personal protective equipment needs, appropriate detection devices, mass casualty decontamination, and scene management procedures.
- Meets the new federal and state laws regarding Hazmat response
- Helps hospitals comply with JCAHO standards for accreditation. 256 pages.
