U.S. more prepared for bioterrorism attack, experts say
Emergency Management Alert, June 8, 2004
Experts agreed a bioterrorist attack in the U.S. is inevitable but that the nation would likely be able to and create an organized response, according to the DemocratandChronicle.com.
At the Rochester, NY, symposium last week, Peter L. Estacio, senior medical adviser to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said the country is better prepared to respond to bioterrorism. The gathering, which drew about 100 people to an auditorium at the University of Rochester Medical Center, was sponsored by UR's new Center for Disaster Medicine and Emergency Preparedness.
"Things will be better. But is that good enough? We won't know until there is another event," Estacio said.
The presidential directives and the development of homeland security should alleviate any previous confusion among governmental officials-which occurred during the anthrax letter episodes in 2001, Estacio said.
Related Products
-
Hospital Safety Center
Improve compliance with hospital safety standards from The Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulators with this...
-
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance
Learn Life Safety Code tips and interpretations for healthcare facilities with this in-depth monthly resource.
-
Hospital Safety Connection
Stay on top of hospital safety requirements and best practices with our free, fast-paced weekly update.
-
Administering Your OSHA Program
This course will help an employee new to the role of OSHA safety officer. It gives an overview of OSHA requirements and...
-
Medical OSHA Manual Combo
Get into compliance with Quality America's OSHA Safety Program Manual and stay in compliance with OSHA Watch Newsletter...
Most Popular
- Articles
-
- HIPAA Q&A: Answering service messages
- Featured blog post: Nurses face felony charges after reporting physician to the Texas Medical Board
- Q/A: Volume requirement for reporting hydration services
- Q&A: Coding for dry skin due to cold weather
- Are your workforce members texting PHI?
- Topic: CMS, OESS post new security compliance review information, checklist
- What does case-mix index mean to you?
- OB services: Coding inside and outside of the package
- Catch up on what's new with injections and infusions
- Capturing all necessary codes for IUD insertion and removal can be challenging
- E-mailed
-
- Featured blog post: Nurses face felony charges after reporting physician to the Texas Medical Board
- Q/A: Volume requirement for reporting hydration services
- HIPAA Q&A: Level of encryption needed for email
- HIPAA Q&A: Answering service messages
- Q&A: Coding for sepsis when other conditions are present
- Are your workforce members texting PHI?
- HIPAA Q&A: TPO disclosures to a business associate
- Q&A: Coding for dry skin due to cold weather
- What does case-mix index mean to you?
- 2012 CPT code changes for ASCs: Shoulder and knee scopes and pain management
- Searched