Scanning the Headlines: Disaster Preparedness 2001-1999 (Archive)

 

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Are we prepared?  Modern Healthcare.  31(49):33, Dec. 3, 2001.

Gearing hospital security for the next phase of the war on terrorism.  Hospital Security and Safety Management.  22(7):5-9, Dec. 2001.

Flory, J.  New on the Net:  bioterrorism related resoures.  Medicine on the Net.  7(12):12-21, Dec. 2001.

Bioterrorism:  defending the public's health in a time of national crisis.  Russ Coile's Health Trends.  14(2):1, 3-9, Dec. 2001.

U. S. Hospitals, physicians playing "catch-up" on bioterrorism.  Russ Coile's Health Trends.  14(2):2-3, Dec. 2001.

Crisis communications.  Russ Coile's Health Trends.  14(2):10-11, Dec. 2001.

Coping with terrorism:  lessons of Oklahoma City.  Russ Coile's Health Trends.  14(2):9-12, Dec. 2001.

Healthcare professionals at the forefront:  accurately diagnosing anthrax cases.  Medicine on the Net.  7(12):7-8, Dec. 2001.

Werner, C.  Dealing with a potential attack:  is complacency the enemy?  Healthcare Purchasing News.  25(12):13, Dec. 2001.

Shields, T.  Supply chain players reinforce post-Sep. 11 operations.  Healthcare Purchasing News.  25(12):34, Dec. 2001.

JCAHO president calls for bioterror preparedness.  Hospital Peer Review.  26(12):165-166, Dec. 2001.

Clinicians must be voice of reason, reassurance now that bioterrorism battle has been joined.  Hospital Peer Review.  26(12):insert 1-3, Dec. 2001.

CM plays a critical role in disaster planning. Hospital Case Management.  9(12):180-181, Dec. 2001.

Report gives 'benchmark' for ED disaster training.  Hospital Case Management.  9(12):187-188, Dec. 2001.

Give your hospital's disaster drills a reality check.  Medical Records Briefing.  16(12):1, 6-7, Dec. 2001.

Developing practical emergency management education programs.  Joint Commission Perspectives.  21(12):3, Dec. 2001.

Using JCAHO standards as a starting point to prepare for an emergency.  Joint Commission Perspectives.  21(12):4-5, Dec. 2001.

What the survey process expects for your organization.  Joint Commission Perspectives.  21(12):6-7, Dec. 2001.

Analyzing your vulnerability to hazards.  Joint Commission Perspectives.  21(12):8-9, Dec. 2001.

Preparing for a mass casualty event.  Joint Commission Perspectives.  21(12):10, Dec. 2001.

Emergency management checklist.  Joint Commission Perspectives.  21(12):11, Dec. 2001.

The power of preparation.  Joint Commission Perspectives.  21(12):13-15, Dec. 2001.

Talking to each other in a crisis.  Joint Commission Perspectives.  21(12):16-17, Dec. 2001.

Nuclear, biological, and chemical decontamination.  Joint Commission Perspectives.  21(12):20-21, Dec. 2001.

Responding effectively in the midst of a natural emergency.  Joint Commission Perspectives.  21(12):22-23, Dec. 2001.

Emergency management resources.  Joint Commission Perspectives.  21(12):24, Dec. 2001.

Revised environment of care standards for the comprehensive accreditation manual for hospitals (CAMH) Joint Commission Perspectives.  21(12):insert, Dec. 2001.

Are your ready for anthrax, or worse?  You must revamp your bioterrorism plan.  ED Management.  13(12):133-136, Dec. 2001.

Use this proven system for disaster communications.  ED Management.  13(12):136-138, Dec. 2001.

Flu or anthrax?  First inhalational cases yield clues for clinicians to make the critical call.  ED Management.  13(12):insert 1-4, Dec. 2001.

Lovern, E.  How much is enough?  Modern Healthcare.  31(47):4-5, Nov. 19, 2001.

Concern about anthrax:  protocols for mailrooms.  Hospital Security and Safety Management.  22(7):3-4, Nov. 2001.

Dealing with the continuing challenges of natural disasters.  Hospital Security and Safety Management.  22(7):5-8, Nov. 2001.

Disasters from biological and chemical terrorism--what should the individual surgeon do?  Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons.  86(11):9-10, Nov. 2001.

Statement on unconventional acts of civilian terrorism.  Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons.  86(11):11-12, Nov. 2001.

Johnson, D. E.  Hospitals are more ready for bioterrorism.  Health Care Strategic Management.  19(11): 2-3, Nov. 2001.

Safe keeping:  some real-world advice on conducting a security assessment.  Health Facilities Management.  14(11):24-27, Nov. 2001.

Kampmier, C. H.  Decontamination details:  suggested considerations for hospital ED decon rooms.  Health Facilities Management.  14(11):28-31, Nov. 2001.

Swartz, M. N.  Recognition and management of anthrax - an update.  New England Journal of Medicine.  Nov. 29, 2001.

Disaster planning audio conference.  ED Management.  13(11):121, Nov. 2001.

Warning:  sites report problems with security.  ED Management.  13(11):124-125, Nov. 2001.

Clinicians must be voice of reason, reassurance now that bioterrorism battle has been joined.  ED Management.  13(11):121, Nov. 2001.

How can healthcare professionals prepare adequately for a potential biological weapon attack?  Medicine on the Net.  7(11):8-9. Nov. 2001.

DC hospital HIM department survives devastating flood.  Medical Records Briefing.  16(11):1-4, Nov. 2001.

Disaster planning audio conference.  Hospital Case Management.  9(11):161, Nov. 2001.

Disaster planning:  how case managers can help.  Hospital Case Management.  9(11):163, Nov. 2001.

Hospitals preparing future attack response.  Hospital Materials Management.  26(11):15-16, Nov. 2001.

Terrorist attacks show preparedness is more than accreditation exercise.  26(11):149-153, Nov. 2001.

Lovern, E.  Sketchy isn't best:  hospitals fault feds for poor anthrax guidance.  Modern Healthcare.  31(44):8, Oct. 29, 2001.

Gardner, J.  The AHA says hospitals are disaster-ready, but extra funding wouldn't hurt.  Modern Healthcare.  31(44):8, Oct. 29, 2001.

Tieman, J.  On the front lines:  anthrax scare, jittery public put focus on the healthcare industry.  Modern Healthcare.  31(43):4-5, 12, Oct. 22, 2001.

Bioterror spotlights long neglect of public health system.  Medicine & Health.  55(37):7-8, Oct. 15, 2001.

What hospital security should be doing now to better prepare for future terrorist activity.  Hospital Security and Safety Management.   22(6):5-10, Oct. 2001.

Steam engine explosion tests hospital's emergency preparedness plan.  Hospital Security and Safety Management.   22(6):11-12, Oct. 2001.

Sep. 11's lessons in disaster care.  Managed Care.  10(10):60-61, Oct. 2001.

Johnson, D. E.  Hospitals and country are 'woefully unprepared' for bioterrorism attacks.  Health Care Strategic Management.  19(10):14-16, Oct. 2001.

Steiner, P. J.  When a disaster strikes without warning:  how effective is your response plan?  Journal of Healthcare Protection Management.  17(2):49-54, Summer 2001.

Lynch, A. C.  A chemical decontamination plan for an emergency department.  Journal of Healthcare Protection Management.  17(2):55-61, Summer 2001.

Johnston, W. P., and Stepanovich, P. L.  Managing in a crisis: planning, acting, and learning. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy.   58:1245-9, 2001.

Terriff , C. M., and Tee, A. M.  Citywide pharmaceutical preparation for bioterrorism. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 58:233-7, 2001.

Swanson, E. R., and Fosnocht, D. E.  Anthrax threats:  a report of two incidents from Salt Lake City.  Journal of Emergency Medicine.  18(2):229-232, Feb 2000.

Expect 2 waves of patients after terrorist attack.  ED Management.  12(1):8-9, Jan. 2000.

Siegelson, H. J.  Aftermath... hospitals are on the front lines after acts of terrorism.  Are you prepared?  Health Facilities Management.  13(1):24-28, Jan. 2000.

Burda, A. M., and Sigg, T.  Pharmacy Preparedness for Incidents Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction.  Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 13(2):141-155, 2000.

Proper, C. B., and Solotkin, K. C.  One urban hospital's experience with false anthrax exposure disaster response.  Journal of Emergency Nursing.  25(6):501-504, Dec. 1999.

Lyons, K.  Is your hospital prepared to treat hundreds of victims of a terrorist attack?  Journal of Healthcare Protection Management.  16(1):20-24, Winter 1999-2000.