Bioterrorism : a guide for hospital preparedness /: a guide for hospital preparedness. (©2005)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Joseph R. Masci and Elizabeth Bass.
• Other Names: Masci, Joseph R; Bass, Elizabeth R (Elizabeth Ruth), 1951-
• Contents: Section I: The Scope of the Problem for Hospitals; The Historical and Political Context of Bioterrorism Concerns About Bioterrorism; The Public Health System's State of Readiness; ; Section II: Improving Hospital Readiness and Response; Hospital Preparations and Needs; Targeting Staff Education; Psychological Factors in Dealing with Patients and the Public; Managing Stress on Hospital Staff; Communicating Through the Media; Frequently-Asked Questions About Bioterrorism; ; Section III: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Likely Biological Agents; Likely Agents of Bioterrorism; Diagnosis and Management of Agents of Bioterrorism; Meeting the Unique Needs of Children; The Role of Clinicians in Private Practice or Clinic Settings in Responding to a Biological Attack; Internet Sources of Information; ; Section IV: Tabletop Exercises; Plague; Smallpox; Anthrax; Ricin; Hemorrhagic Fever; Botulism; ; Section V: Appendix; Drug and Vaccine Compendium; Smallpox Vaccination; National Readiness Exercises
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Copyright Date: 2005
• Extent: 1 online resource (361 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 363.34/97; Bioterrorism; Bioterrorism -- prevention & control; Disaster Planning -- methods; Emergency Service, Hospital -- organization & administration; Hospitals, Urban -- organization & administration; Information Dissemination -- methods; NATURE -- Natural Disasters; SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Disasters & Disaster Relief; Bioterrorism; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 0203491378; 9780203491379; 9780849316609
• Related ISBNs: 084931660X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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