Disaster Preparedness and Management

Be prepared when disaster strikes with this comprehensive guide to the basics of disaster preparation and response. From the phases of a disaster through all of the elements of an institutional plan to specific events, you'll have the information you need at your fingertips. This title contains: ess [...]
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Be prepared when disaster strikes with this comprehensive guide to the basics of disaster preparation and response. From the phases of a disaster through all of the elements of an institutional plan to specific events, you'll have the information you need at your fingertips. This title contains: essential content on developing protocols to prepare for and deal with a disaster; personal and institutional preparedness plans for home, travel, and workplace; how to prepare for and function effectively when confronted with...violent weather terrorism chemical, radiological, and biological agents explosives pandemics shootings and workplace violence; coverage of the National Institute Management System, triage, and patient flow for the hospital and the field; drills and tabletop exercises; Alert Boxes with critical, need-to-know information, including serious or life-threatening signs and symptoms and important clinical practice points; easy-to-reference 'Why is this important' and ' evidence for practice' boxes; and wipe-off pages that erase clean with alcohol - perfect for note taking.