Protecting public health in the age of bioterrorism surveillance: Is the price right?The following books focus on bioterrorism preparedness: Preparing for Biological Terrorism Noun 1. biological terrorism - terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare bioterrorism act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are : An Emergency Service Guide George Buck Sir George Buck, or Buc (1560 – 1622) was an antiquarian who served as Master of the Revels to King James I of England. George Buck was educated at the Middle Temple, and served on the successful Cádiz expedition of 1596 under Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex. (2002) While no community is fully equipped or funded for a major attack, it is possible to develop and implement effective local response plans, protocols, and guidelines. This book contains vital information that can guide local agencies in their efforts to secure and coordinate an influx of state and federal resources before, during, and after an attack. Important reading for emergency response teams, school administrators, business leaders, public utilities managers, media professionals, and the general public, Preparing for Biological Terrorism covers the elements of successful emergency planning, including * passive, active, and medical surveillance; * biochemical detection, notification, and diagnosis protocols; * agent surety; * mass prophylaxis prophylaxis (prō'fĭlăk`sĭs), measures designed to prevent the occurrence of disease or its dissemination. Some examples of prophylaxis are immunization against serious diseases such as smallpox or diphtheria; quarantine to confine ; and * the national pharmaceutical stockpile program. The book also provides sample plans, guidelines, and protocols that focus on optimal deployment and expansion of community-based resources such as emergency medical and hospital services, search-and-rescue operations, event security personnel, and environmental cleanup The process of removing solid, liquid, and hazardous wastes, except for unexploded ordnance, resulting from the joint operation of US forces to a condition that approaches the one existing prior to operation as determined by the environmental baseline survey, if one was conducted. teams. Discussions address lessons learned from the attacks at the World Trade Center in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , as well as other domestic and international terrorism Noun 1. international terrorism - terrorism practiced in a foreign country by terrorists who are not native to that country act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain incidents. The psychological repercussions repercussions npl → répercussions fpl repercussions npl → Auswirkungen pl of terrorism are addressed in detail, enabling communities to take active steps to restore public confidence following an attack. Also useful are a list of commonly used acronyms and a comprehensive glossary, agency checklists, an anthrax anthrax (ăn`thrăks), acute infectious disease of animals that can be secondarily transmitted to humans. It is caused by a bacterium (Bacillus anthracis threat field guide, a delineation of the pharmaceutical needs associated with five different types of biological agents, and outlines of sample Domestic Preparedness Certificate courses. 304 pages, softcover. Member: $27.95. Nonmember $31.95. Catalog #1050. Public Health Issues in Disaster Preparedness: Focus on Bioterrorism Edited by Lloyd F. Novick, M.D., M.P.H., and John Marr, M.D., M.P.H. (2003) Public Health Issues in Disaster Preparedness: Focus on Bioterrorism makes recommendations for increasing emergency preparedness. It is intended for government agencies, public and private corporations, and the general public. Highlights include a description of the planning and communication elements necessary to reduce the risk to the population, an outline of the technical aspects of bioterrorism agents, and a discussion of the mental health effects of disaster. This special report was adapted from the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice and Public Health Administration: Principles for Population-Based Management. 150 pages, softcover. Member: $53.95. Nonmember: $62.95. Catalog #1020. Library Corner is designed to supplement the articles in each issue by describing additional information resources pertaining to featured topics. If a particular Journal article piques your interest, check the Library Corner--more information may be available. For your convenience, the sources cited in Library Corner will be available for purchase through NEHA NEHA National Environmental Health Association NEHA National Executive Housekeepers Association NEHA Northern Estates Homeowners Association (Indianapolis, Indiana) . |
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