Hospital Preparation for Bioterror - Edition 1 - By Joseph H. McIsaac, III Elsevier Educate

Hospital Preparation for Bioterror,

Edition 1 A Medical and Biomedical Systems Approach

By Joseph H. McIsaac, III

Publication Date: 09 Oct 2006

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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.

Key Features

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.

About the author

By Joseph H. McIsaac, III, Partner, Chief of Urologic Anesthesia, Hartford Anesthesiology Associates, Inc., Founder, CEO Director of Research and Development Mountain Laurel Biomedical, LLC, Hartford, CT, USA

Preface: Joseph H. McIsaac, III
Chapter 1: Recurring Pitfalls in Hospital Preparedness and Response - Jeffrey N. Rubin
Chapter 2: The History and Threat of Biological Weapons and Bioterrorism - Zygmunt F. Dembek
Chapter 3: Hospital Syndromic Surveillance - Kathy J. Hurt-Mullen, Howard Burkom, Joe Lombardo, Sheryl Happel Lewis, Nicola Marsden-Haug, Julie Pavlin
Chapter 4: Biological Agents, Effects, Treatment, Differential Diagnosis - Zygmunt F.
Dembek and Theodore J. Cieslak
Chapter 5: Medical Considerations for Radiological Terrorism - James Winkley and Paul D. Mongan
Chapter 6: Nerve and Chemical Agents - Paul D. Mongan and James Winkley
Chapter 7: Decontamination and Personal Protection - Joseph H. McIsaac, III
Chapter 8: EMS Preparation for Terrorist Events - Michael Zacchera, III
Chapter 9: Emergency Department Preparation - Michael Zacchera, III and Michael F. Zanker
Chapter 10: Pediatrics: Special Considerations for Children - James F. Wiley, II
Chapter 11: The Role of Psychiatry and Social Services in the Hospital Response to Bioterrorism - Julian D. Ford
Chapter 12: Bioterrorism and Obstetrics: The Exposed Pregnant Patient - Renee A. Bobrowski, John F. Greene, Jr and Joel Sorosky
Chapter 13: Operating Room Preparation for Mass Casualties - Joseph H. McIsaac, III
Chapter 14: Bioterrorism and Implications for Nurses and Nursing - Jacquelyn McQuay Chapter 15: The Role of Pharmacy in Emergency Preparedness - Robert Guynn
Chapter 16: The Clinical Engineering Department Role in Emergency Preparedness - Duane Marriotti
Chapter 17: Amateur Radio Support for Hospitals - Marina Zuetell
Chapter 18: Hospital Power: Critical Care - James F. Newton
Chapter 19: Electromagnetic Interference - Joseph H. McIsaac, III
Chapter 20: Chapter for Simulation for Bioterrorism - Thomas C. Mort and Stephen Donahue
Chapter 21: Simulation II: Preparing for Biodisasters - Richard R. Kyle
Chapter 22: Hospital Large-Scale Drills - Garrett Havican
Chapter 23: Response to SARS as a prototype for bioterrorism: Lessons in a Regional
Hospital in Hong Kong - Arthur Chun-Wing Lau, Ida Kam-Siu Yip, Man-Ching Li, Mary Wan,
Alfred Wing-Hang Sit, Rodney Allan Lee, Raymond Wai-Hung Yung and Loretta Yin-Chun Yam
Appendix A: Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery Checklist Beyond the Emergency Management Plan
Appendix B: Model Hospital Mutual Aid Memorandum of Understanding
Appendix C: Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological, or Radiological Attacks
Appendix D: Develop a Mitigation Plan (FEMA)
Appendix E: Medical Examiner/Coroner Guide for Mass Fatality Management of Chemically Contaminated Remains
Appendix F: Systems and Communications Security During Recovery and Repair
Appendix G: Altered Standards of Care in Mass-Casualty Events
Appendix H: Surge Hospitals: Providing Safe Care in Emergencies
Appendix I: Medical-Surgical Supply Formulary by Disaster Scenario
Index

ISBN: 9780120884407

Page Count: 464

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