(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – September 7, 2010) Beginning in July 2011, The Joint Commission will expand the process of accrediting ambulatory health care organizations to those who are also interested in electing the Primary Care Home option. A Primary Care Home is a model of care whereby services are...
Posted on 7 September 2010 | 8:00 am
The Gulf Coast Oil Spill has the potential to affect human health in addition to the effects already seen on animal and marine life. CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track the potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill in the affected communities.
Posted on 3 September 2010 | 2:00 pm
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – September 2, 2010) Today, The Joint Commission announced that Alex Vandiver, MBB, has been appointed director of Business Excellence for The J...
Posted on 2 September 2010 | 8:00 am
We face mortality every day; fortunately, it is not our own. We see every day the situations that a death creates, but they are not our own. We sometimes roll our eyes when we realize that a patient has not given any thought to advance directives, but at the same time, we do not have any for ourselves. “Getting your affairs in order” is something left to the old and infirm. It is not going to happen to us. Sitting down and deciding how you want your assets distributed after you die is an often unwelcome reminder of your own mortality. Everyone is going to die; the question is, are you ready?
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
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Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
Abstract: Introduction: Increased regionalization of healthcare will most likely result in greater utilization of air medical transport (AMT). Education of providers regarding the utilization and capabilities of AMT will be important. This study was undertaken to determine whether our curriculum in AMT provided a useful and satisfying educational experience for medical students Methods: The curriculum included three 6-hour fly-along sessions, 2 hours of lectures, 2 hours of case review, an 80-page syllabus listing articles and position papers, and a 3-page writing assignment. The study was a review of the participants' (1st- and 2nd-year medical students) test scores and postelective evaluation for 1 year. The setting was a two-helicopter AMT program based at an urban, university-affiliated level 1 trauma center. Twelve students (1/month) participated in the month-long elective. The students took a 20-item test before and after the elective and a 15-item postelective evaluation (5-point scale: very dissatisfied, dissatisfied, neutral, satisfied, very satisfied). A paired t-test was used to compare the mean pre-test and mean post-test scores. The evaluation data were analyzed descriptively. Results: The mean number of correct responses on the post-test (M = 18.67, SD = 1.61) was significantly higher than the mean number of correct responses on the pretest (M = 13.83, SD = 2.17), P < .001. All students were either satisfied (56%) or very satisfied (44%) with the lectures and case review. Eleven (91%) were very satisfied with interaction with the crew, and nine (75%) were very satisfied overall (25% satisfied). Seven (58%) were very likely to use AMT in their career, two (16.7%) likely, two (16.7%) unsure, and one (8.3%) unlikely. Conclusions: Our curriculum in AMT provided a useful and satisfying educational opportunity for medical students. Their knowledge of AMT increased, and all were satisfied or very satisfied with the didactics and the crew interaction. Most thought that they would use AMT in their career.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
MedEvac Foundation International supports emerging leaders in the critical care transport community by offering a 2-year competitive scholarship to the Medical Transport Leadership Institute (MTLI).
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
The date is November 14, 1965; the location, the Ia Drang Valley, South Viet Nam. Your infantry battalion is pinned down at Landing Zone (LZ) Xray by relentless enemy fire from a heavily armed force that outnumbers yours 8 to 1. Around you casualties are mounting rapidly, but because of the intensity of the enemy machine gunfire, the LZ commander has canceled all requests for helicopter support. Your ammunition is being rapidly depleted, and your thoughts begin to drift uncontrollably toward your loved ones half a world away. You suddenly know in your gut that you will never see them again.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
At 5:20 pm, a local flight team was activated to respond for an interfacility transfer of a 13-year-old girl with a subarachnoid hemorrhage. In the history obtained, the patient's parents noted that she had not been feeling well for the past several days. She had been complaining of intermittent dizziness and a persistent headache. Until the onset of these prodromal events, she had been active with no medical history. That afternoon, the child was playing with her friends at the school playground. As the group was walking home, they noticed that the patient was not with them. They subsequently returned and found her lying facedown in the bushes, unresponsive, with agonal respirations.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
The following pages feature the presentations scheduled for the Air Medical Transport Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They are shown in alphabetical order by title. Contact the Association of Air Medical Services at (703) 836-8732 for more information.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
This year, the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) is heading to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a destination known for its golden sand beaches, gentle ocean breezes, yacht-filled waterways, and eclectic nightlife scene, not to mention its diverse mix of culture, art, festivals, and action-packed sporting events. Join us October 11–13 as we gather together in warm, sunny South Florida to network, learn, share, renew friendships, and gain contacts with more than 2,500 medical transport professionals.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
The title of this article was a sign on President Harry Truman's desk in 1945. Truman knew very well that with authority comes great responsibility. Leaders for ages have known that the ultimate responsibility for their organization stops at their desk. Leaders, managers, or supervisors of an air medical operation can have all the superficial trappings of a safety management system yet still be at risk for catastrophic failures if the organization's leadership culture has tragic flaws. BP and Toyota may be prime examples of organizational failures and misplaced priorities, as evidenced by the high-profile failures of their quality control and safety systems. Theoretically, those corporations had systems in place to prevent either quality control of safety issues but broke down seemingly by failing to listen to those small but critically important voices screaming for attention within the organization.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
When newborn twins in Palm Beach County were diagnosed with a life-threatening metabolic disorder, the two babies were placed in a single incubator and transported via helicopter to Miami Children's Hospital (MCH). Later that week, a 10-year-old boy in the Bahamas who was diagnosed with a congenital ventricular septal defect was flown to MCH in a fixed-wing aircraft for specialized critical care. Closer to home, a ground ambulance was used to transport a 5-year-old girl with sepsis to the region's only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
Thomas S, Judge T, Lowell MJ, MacDonald RD, Madden J, Pickett K, et al. Airway management success and hypoxemia rates in air and ground critical care transport: A prospective multicenter study. Prehosp Emerg Care 2010;14:283–91.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
Since its inception nearly 20 years ago, the trauma system in Palm Beach County has provided emergency care to severely injured residents and visitors. For nearly 50,000 people, that care has meant the difference between life and death. Last year alone, nearly 3,000 people who suffered traumatic injury were rushed to one of two, Florida verified, level II adult and pediatric trauma centers, Delray Medical Center and St. Mary's Medical Center.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
This column presents sample questions, their correct answers, and the rationale for each from different certification examinations. To request future themes or topics, please email jjnurse@aol.com.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
Abstract: Critical care transport (CCT) leaders and managers from 300 organizations were invited to participate in an online survey (participation rate, 34%) with approximately 150 questions covering a broad base of CCT organizational, workplace, personnel, and salary matters. In addition to medical team composition, recruitment and retention, training, education, and benefits, the survey presents CCT crew salary data by job class by Bowley's seven-figure summary, as well as average, minimum, and maximum hourly rates. Salaries are reported in a national aggregate and by Association of Air Medical Services region.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
On July 13, 2010, the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) celebrated its 20th anniversary. We will officially mark this milestone with past and present board members, site surveyors, and accredited programs during the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in October. The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) is celebrating its 30th year. AMTC will be quite exciting, with old friends and acquaintances revisiting memories and milestones from the past.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
Well, it's probably a good thing that my term in office is coming to an end—I have pretty much run out of material to write about! The past 2 years as AMPA president have been very interesting and enjoyable. I have had the opportunity to meet many of you that I would not otherwise have met. I want to thank all of you for allowing me the opportunity to represent you and our community of air medical physicians. It has been an honor.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
Jacqueline C. Stocking, RN, MSN, MBA, CMTE, CEN, CFRN, FP-C, CCP-C, NREMT-P, Corresponding Editor Roseville, CA
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
The Concern Network shares verified information to alert medical transport programs when an accident/incident has occurred. Both air and ground programs are encouraged to participate. If you have questions, contact CONCERN Coordinator David Kearns at (800) 525-3712 or www.concern-network.org.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 3:00 am
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of responding to potential public health issues related to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico. CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) initiated the agency’s response on April 20th. CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on May 6th as part of the federal response to the environmental disaster.
Posted on 31 August 2010 | 4:59 pm
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation.
Posted on 25 August 2010 | 2:20 pm
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health. Currently, 282 CDC and ATSDR staff members are involved in the response, including 14 staff members who are deployed to Gulf Coast states.
Posted on 17 August 2010 | 3:37 pm
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation.
Posted on 13 August 2010 | 3:56 pm
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health. Currently, 282 CDC and ATSDR staff members are involved in the response, including 14 staff members who are deployed to Gulf Coast states.
Posted on 11 August 2010 | 6:00 pm
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation.
Posted on 10 August 2010 | 2:33 pm
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation.
Posted on 4 August 2010 | 10:45 pm
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 4, 2010) A free monograph released today by The Joint Commission, entitled “Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, a...
Posted on 4 August 2010 | 8:00 am
What Health Care Providers Should Know about Potential Health Hazards from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
Posted on 29 July 2010 | 4:17 pm
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – July 28, 2010) Each year, millions of people—from elderly nursing home residents to hospitalized children to women who have just given birth—are ...
Posted on 28 July 2010 | 8:00 am
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation.
Posted on 27 July 2010 | 9:33 am
CDC Earthquake PSAs and Podcasts provide timely messages about what you can do to protect yourself and your family from earthquakes.
Posted on 26 July 2010 | 7:30 pm
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health. Currently, 384 CDC and ATSDR staff members are involved in the response, including 13 staff members who are deployed to Gulf Coast states.
Posted on 26 July 2010 | 5:00 pm
Key Points regarding health effects and risks of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
Posted on 25 July 2010 | 10:33 am
What Health Care Providers should know about potential health hazards from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
Posted on 25 July 2010 | 10:30 am
CDC is monitoring potential health threats or conditions across the five Gulf States that may arise as a result of human exposure to the oil spill. In the case of a hurricane or tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico, here are quick facts that families can take to protect their health after the storm.
Posted on 23 July 2010 | 10:28 pm
The Gulf Oil Spill 2010: Information for Parents fact sheet has been translated into Spanish.
Posted on 21 July 2010 | 1:43 pm
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation.
Posted on 21 July 2010 | 1:34 pm
If you are pregnant or someone with infants or young children, find out how to plan for an emergency or disaster. This fact sheet will help you prepare for emergency birth, prepare for an emergency or disaster, evacuate, stay in a shelter or place other than your home, be prepared during and just after a disaster, and recover after a disaster.
Posted on 16 July 2010 | 12:00 pm
Emergencies can be a scary and stressful time, especially for pregnant women or women with infants or children. Though you may feel it is impossible to be ready for unexpected events, being prepared can help you avoid stress and put you in a better position to handle emergencies.
Posted on 16 July 2010 | 12:00 pm
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention letter to Gulf Coast states regarding seafood safety due to the Gulf Oil Spill.
Posted on 12 July 2010 | 11:41 am
New fact sheet featuring disaster mental health resources - including Mental Health Information for Individuals and Families, Physicians and First Responders and Relief Workers.
Posted on 8 July 2010 | 8:55 am
Frequently asked questions as well as State and Federal links geared towards parents.
Posted on 6 July 2010 | 4:28 pm
This information is for environmental exposures. These constituents are present to some degree in all crude oil. Different types of oil, like light sweet crude oil, have different levels of these
chemicals. If reported data indicate specific public health risks, CDC will develop and publish recommended steps to stop or reduce exposure.
Additional constituents may be added to this list as needed.
Posted on 2 July 2010 | 7:00 pm
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health. Currently, 260 CDC and ATSDR staff members are involved in the response, including 20 staff members who are deployed to Gulf Coast states.
Posted on 28 June 2010 | 12:00 pm
The specific recommendations provided in this Interim Guidance focus on issues specific to the Deepwater Horizon Response and do not address issues common to all disaster response work activities.
Posted on 25 June 2010 | 7:00 pm
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health. Currently, 242 CDC and ATSDR staff members are involved in the response, including 21 staff members who are deployed to Gulf Coast states.
Posted on 25 June 2010 | 12:00 pm
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health. Updated content includes categories "Surveillance for Health Threats", "Worker Safety" and "Data Analysis".
Posted on 15 June 2010 | 2:30 pm
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation.
Posted on 11 June 2010 | 6:30 pm
CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation.
Posted on 11 June 2010 | 6:30 pm
CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health.
Posted on 7 June 2010 | 7:00 pm
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – June 3, 2010) A new Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert warns that health care facilities today are being confronted with steadily increasing ra...
Posted on 3 June 2010 | 8:00 am
Rabies: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
Posted on 28 May 2010 | 3:00 pm
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 23 - 29.
Posted on 25 May 2010 | 5:00 pm
People can be exposed to hazardous substances related to the spill by breathing them (air), by swallowing them (food, water), or by touching them (skin).
Posted on 21 May 2010 | 2:18 pm
Diphtheria: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
Posted on 19 May 2010 | 1:00 pm
An explosion aboard the Deep Water Horizon sinks the drilling rig, causing oil to spill into the Gulf of Mexico.
Posted on 10 May 2010 | 7:48 pm
Malaria: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
Posted on 23 April 2010 | 2:00 pm
Media Contact: Elizabeth Eaken ZhaniMedia Relations Manager630.792.5914ezhani@jointcommission.org
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – April 22, 2010) Health care leaders today struggle to improve quality, reduce errors and increase patient safety and satisfaction while containing...
Posted on 22 April 2010 | 8:00 am
The Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupts in Iceland creating floods in the area and producing high levels of volcanic ash prompting health concerns.
Posted on 20 April 2010 | 11:30 am
CDC's Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR) has published Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) #CDC-RFA-TP10-1001: Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers (PERLC). U.S. accredited Schools of Public Health are eligible to apply. FAQ are linked from the Training home page.
Posted on 19 April 2010 | 4:30 pm
Media Contact: Elizabeth Eaken ZhaniMedia Relations Manager630.792.5914ezhani@jointcommission.org
(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – April 14, 2010) The Joint Commission is recognizing nurses with a number of activities leading up to National Nurses Week, May 6-12. Activities include a podcast on The ...
Posted on 14 April 2010 | 8:00 am
Coordinating Pediatric Medical Care During an Influenza Pandemic
Posted on 13 April 2010 | 6:00 pm
Tucson Medical Center Case Management Earns Franklin Award from ACMA, The Joint Commission
Media contacts: Elizabeth Eaken ZhaniThe Joint Commission 630-792-5914Tyler NeeseACMA501-907-2262Michael LetsonTucson Medical Center520-324-5073
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – April 12...
Posted on 12 April 2010 | 8:00 am
(Oak Brook, Ill.—March 29, 2010) Health care leaders pursuing excellence can hear strategies, ideas and best practices to help their health care organizations achieve and sustain measurable improvements in quality, safety and performance at the Joint Commission Accreditation Summit, scheduled April ...
Posted on 29 March 2010 | 8:00 am
Hospital 2009 H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Readiness Review Checklist
Posted on 26 March 2010 | 6:15 pm
Media Contact:Elizabeth Eaken ZhaniMedia Relations Manager630.792.5914ezhani@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – March 25, 2010) In an effort to help health care organizations implement or enhance tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination programs for patients and he...
Posted on 25 March 2010 | 8:00 am
Media Contact: Elizabeth ZhaniMedia Relations Manager630-792-5914ezhani@jointcommission.org
(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – March 22, 2010) The Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic at University of California San Diego Medical Center is the first organization in the country to be certified under The Joint Co...
Posted on 22 March 2010 | 8:00 am
Media Contact: Elizabeth Eaken ZhaniMedia Relations Manager630.792.5914ezhani@jointcommission.org
(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – March 18, 2010) The Joint Commission today announced the approval of revisions to Medical Staff Standard MS.01.01.01, formerly known as MS.1.20, that is designed to contri...
Posted on 18 March 2010 | 8:00 am
Media Contact: Elizabeth ZhaniMedia Relations Manager630-792-5914ezhani@jointcommission.org
(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – March 17, 2010) The Joint Commission today announced the appointment of John C. Mache as chief information officer for the enterprise, which includes The Joint Commission, Joint ...
Posted on 17 March 2010 | 8:00 am
Tuberculosis: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
Posted on 16 March 2010 | 9:00 pm
Leptospirosis: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
Posted on 16 March 2010 | 9:00 pm
Diphtheria: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
Posted on 16 March 2010 | 9:00 pm
Tetanus and Neonatal Tetanus: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
Posted on 16 March 2010 | 9:00 pm
The book, released today, was developed through a collaboration of The Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources (JCR), The Joint Commission’s not-for-profit affiliate and official publisher, along with RealAge and its chief pediatric officer, Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg. The book was published...
Posted on 16 March 2010 | 8:00 am
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – March 5, 2010) The Joint Commission is marking National Patient Safety Awareness Week from March 7-13 by helping patients and their families become better ...
Posted on 5 March 2010 | 7:00 am
Product of a Pediatric Healthcare Response to Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Stakeholder Meeting
Posted on 3 March 2010 | 12:00 pm
Bloody Diarrhea (Dysentery): Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
Posted on 25 February 2010 | 6:00 pm
Measles: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
Posted on 25 February 2010 | 6:00 pm
Meningococcal Disease: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
Posted on 25 February 2010 | 6:00 pm
Acute Watery Diarrhea and Cholera: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
Posted on 25 February 2010 | 6:00 pm
Dengue: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
Posted on 25 February 2010 | 6:00 pm
Typhoid and Paratyphoid: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
Posted on 25 February 2010 | 6:00 pm
Malaria: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
Posted on 25 February 2010 | 6:00 pm
CDC is working with others in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), various branches of the U.S. military, and other federal and international agencies to help communities in Haiti recover from the powerful earthquake that struck the country on January 12, 2010. CDC's current response focuses on collaborating with national and international partners to meet urgent public health needs and establishing liaisons and coordination needed for successful, long range public health programs in response to the earthquake. As of February 23, 2010, 323 CDC staff are currently engaged in response activities, of these 23 CDC staff are deployed to Haiti and other response agencies.
Posted on 23 February 2010 | 2:00 pm
Added link to CDC Podcast "Taking Care of Your New Arm or Leg After an Amputation".
Posted on 18 February 2010 | 5:30 pm
Added link to CDC Podcast "Take Care of Yourself After an Amputation or Other Surgery".
Posted on 18 February 2010 | 5:30 pm
Media Contact: Elizabeth ZhaniMedia Relations Manager630.792.5914ezhani@jointcommission.org
(Oak Brook, Ill.—February 11, 2010) When disaster hits, will all the plans that health care organizations have in place really work? The fact is, health care organizations can never be too prepared for ...
Posted on 11 February 2010 | 7:00 am
Haitian Creole
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 5:21 pm
French
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 5:20 pm
Haitian Creole
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 5:17 pm
French
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 5:16 pm
Haitian
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 5:15 pm
French
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 5:14 pm
Haitian Creole
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 5:11 pm
French
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 5:09 pm
French
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 5:09 pm
French
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 5:07 pm
Espanol
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 5:03 pm
Espanol
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 5:01 pm
Health information for amputees in Haiti on taking care of your new arm or leg after an amputation.
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 3:44 pm
Health information for amputees in Haiti on taking care of yourself after an amputation or other surgeries.
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 3:44 pm
French
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 2:12 pm
French
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 2:10 pm
French
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 2:08 pm
French
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 2:04 pm
Haitian Creole
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 2:02 pm
Haitian Creole
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 2:00 pm
Haitian Creole
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 1:57 pm
Haitian Creole
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 1:53 pm
This new page includes mental health information for the public (in French, Haitian-Creole and English); information for health professionals including the most recent mental health advisory for professionals providing care for earthquake survivors; coping resources for first-responders; and general information on accessing mental health services in the U.S. by state.
Posted on 10 February 2010 | 12:40 pm
The "Interim Recommendations for Initial Domestic Medical Screening of Haitian Orphan Parolees" document, provides medical screening recommendations for diseases of public health importance in orphaned children entering the United States from Haiti under humanitarian parole status.
Posted on 3 February 2010 | 3:00 pm
This new page provides links that you can use for immediate action in regards to Emergency Wound Care after an Earthquake.
Posted on 1 February 2010 | 1:00 pm
CDC is working with others in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), various branches of the U.S. military, and other federal and international agencies to help communities in Haiti recover from the powerful earthquake that struck the country on January 12, 2010. CDC's current response focuses on collaborating with national and international partners to meet urgent public health needs and establishing liaisons and coordination needed for successful, long range public health programs in response to the earthquake. As of January 30, 2010, 330 CDC staff are currently engaged in response activities, of these 24 CDC staff are deployed to Haiti and other response agencies.
Posted on 30 January 2010 | 8:00 pm
Updated information about thermal injuries including information on pre-hospital and hospital management and care.
Posted on 29 January 2010 | 5:00 pm
Media Contact: Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – January 27, 2010) The Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has named The Joint Commission a designated accreditor of advanced d...
Posted on 27 January 2010 | 7:00 am
High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity put women at risk
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – January 26, 2010) Pre-existing medical conditions such as high blood pressure are putting women a...
Posted on 26 January 2010 | 7:00 am
CDC is working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), various branches of the U.S. military, and other federal and international agencies to help communities in Haiti recover from the powerful earthquake that struck the country on January 12, 2010. CDC's current response focuses on collaborating with national and international partners to meet urgent public health needs and establishing liaisons and coordination needed for successful, long range public health programs in response to the earthquake. One hundred eighty-five CDC staff are currently involved in the response.
Posted on 21 January 2010 | 8:30 pm
Updated information about what causes landslides and debris flows and what you can do to protect yourself from the health threats that they cause.
Posted on 21 January 2010 | 3:00 pm
Translations for French pages were added.
Posted on 21 January 2010 | 1:00 pm
Translations for Haitian Creole pages were added.
Posted on 21 January 2010 | 1:00 pm
CDC is working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), various branches of the U.S. military, and other federal and international agencies to help communities in Haiti recover from the powerful earthquake that struck the country on January 12, 2010.
Posted on 19 January 2010 | 8:00 pm
CDC is working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), various branches of the U.S. military, and other federal and international agencies to help communities in Haiti recover from the powerful earthquake that struck the country on January 12, 2010.
Posted on 18 January 2010 | 8:00 pm
This notice is to advise relief workers and other personnel traveling to Haiti to assist with the humanitarian response following the January 12 earthquake near Port-au-Prince. Conditions in the area remain hazardous, including extensive damage to buildings, roads, and other infrastructure.
Posted on 16 January 2010 | 3:30 pm
These principles can assist with wound management and aid in the prevention of amputations. In the wake of a flood disaster resources are limited. Following these basic wound management steps can help prevent further medical problems.
Posted on 15 January 2010 | 1:00 pm
Based on previous experience with disasters in Haiti and earthquakes in other countries, CDC has a general understanding of what the public health needs will be in Haiti following the January 12th earthquake. The following projections and recommendations take into account Haiti's socio-economic and demographic situation, and the health of its people prior to the earthquake.
Posted on 14 January 2010 | 1:00 pm
At this time, CDC recommends that U.S. travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Haiti.
Posted on 14 January 2010 | 1:00 pm
The US Department of State has issued guidance to US residents in Haiti.
Posted on 14 January 2010 | 1:00 pm
Crush injury and crush syndrome may result from structural collapse during an earthquake. Crush injury is defined as compression of extremities or other parts of the body that causes muscle swelling and/or neurological disturbances in the affected areas of the body.
Posted on 14 January 2010 | 1:00 pm
This notice is to advise relief workers and other personnel traveling to Haiti to assist with the humanitarian response following the January 12 earthquake near Port-au-Prince. Conditions in the area remain hazardous, including extensive damage to buildings, roads, and other infrastructure.
Posted on 14 January 2010 | 1:00 pm
This notice provides advice specific to the needs of relief workers responding to disasters internationally or domestically.
Posted on 14 January 2010 | 1:00 pm
Hospitals providing evidence-based treatment at higher rates
Media Contact: Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – January 14, 2010) Accredited hospitals in America have steadily improved the quality of patient care over a seven-year...
Posted on 14 January 2010 | 7:00 am
New questions and answers on gastrointestinal (GI) anthrax
Posted on 13 January 2010 | 9:16 am
More updated questions and answers on Anthrax and Animal Hide Drums
Posted on 6 January 2010 | 2:30 pm
Updated questions and answers for Anthrax and Animal Hide Drums. Know the facts. Stay safe!
Posted on 31 December 2009 | 11:00 am
Media Contact: Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org View multi-media news release: Includes video clips, photographs and podcast
(OAKBROOK TERRACE , Ill. – December 9, 2009) A visit to the doctor is a time to talk and learn, and patients play a critical ro...
Posted on 9 December 2009 | 7:00 am
Media Contact: Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – December 2, 2009) Former General Electric executive Charles R. Buck, Jr., Sc.D., has been appointed as a Public Member to The Joint Commission Board of Commissioners and long term ...
Posted on 2 December 2009 | 7:00 am
Media Contact:Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 30, 2009) The Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved the continuation of deeming authority for The Joint Commiss...
Posted on 30 November 2009 | 7:00 am
Media Contact: Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 20, 2009) Beginning next year, Joint Commission accredited hospitals will be able to report on a set of perinatal care core measures to meet Joint Commission accreditation...
Posted on 20 November 2009 | 7:00 am
Contact: Joint Commission Media Relations: (630) 792-5175HHS Public Affairs: (202) 690-6343 Amid growing concerns about racial, ethnic and language disparities in health care, The Joint Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights have rele...
Posted on 11 November 2009 | 7:00 am
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – November 9, 2009) The Joint Commission today announced the appointment of Jennifer F. Rhamy, M.B.A., M.A., MT (ASCP), SBB, HP as executive director of the Laboratory Accreditation Progra...
Posted on 9 November 2009 | 7:00 am
Advocate Christ Medical Center Earns Distinction
Media Contact: Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – September 29, 2009) Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois is the first organization in the country to be certified un...
Posted on 29 September 2009 | 8:00 am
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Stacy FiedlerNational Quality Forum202-783-1300sfiedler@qualityforum.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – September 21, 2009) The National Quality Forum (NQF) and The Joint Commission today announced the 2009...
Posted on 21 September 2009 | 8:00 am
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(WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 10, 2009) Teaming up with top hospitals and health systems across the country to use new methods to find the causes of and put a stop to dangerous and potentially deadly breakdowns in patient...
Posted on 10 September 2009 | 8:00 am
(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 27, 2009) A new Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert issued today urges health care leaders to step up efforts to prevent errors by taking the zero-defect approach used in other high-risk industries such as aviation and nuclear energy. The Joint Commission is advoca...
Posted on 27 August 2009 | 8:00 am
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 20, 2009) A new study from The Joint Commission projects that a majority of U.S. hospitals will have a smoke-free campus by the end of 2009. The study, “The Adoption of Smoke-Free...
Posted on 20 August 2009 | 8:00 am
Media Contact: Ken PowersMedia Relations Manager630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 19, 2009) Health care executives Nancy Howell Agee and R. Timothy Rice have been appointed to The Joint Commission’s Board of Commissioners by the American Hospital Associatio...
Posted on 19 August 2009 | 8:00 am
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(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – August 5, 2009) Medical errors are a serious problem, and the consequences of these mistakes can be especially devastating for children. A 2008 study by the...
Posted on 5 August 2009 | 8:00 am
For those of you who have been following eRepat’s launch, thank you! I’m pleased with the progress we’ve seen to date and i’m surprised by the number of assistance companies that have pro-actively registered on the site. Four weeks into the launch and we have nearly forty repatriation companies many of those are the midst of their due [...]
Posted on 22 July 2009 | 2:23 pm
Media Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEKen PowersMedia Relations Manager630-792-5175kpowers@jointcommission.org (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – July 8, 2009) The Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has again granted The Joint Commission deeming author...
Posted on 8 July 2009 | 8:00 am
The MedCon:Pre-Event has been designed to estimate the baseline medical care requirements (i.e., the number of persons that would require medical care) of a displaced population following a disaster due to pre-existing medical conditions. Users of MedCon:PreEvent should note that the MedCon:Pre-Event has not been designed for estimating the medical care requirements due to direct impact of the event (e.g., injuries and illness) or additional medical care requirements resulting from the aggravation of the existing medical condition. The intended users of the MedCon:Pre-Event model are public health preparedness planners at local, state, and federal levels involved in addressing the large scale medical care requirements resulting from man-made and natural disasters.
Posted on 2 July 2009 | 6:35 pm
The VacStockpile has been designed to help planners and policy makers evaluate the potential health and cost impacts of stockpile decisions for each type of pediatric vaccine for an array of scenarios regarding possible vaccine shortages. The consequences of a vaccine shortage evaluated include potential doses of vaccine shortage, replenishment costs to replace stockpile doses that are used for shortages or discarded because of expiry of shelf life, and a number of potential health consequences (e.g., number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths) that may occur under various vaccine shortage scenarios. Although VacStockpile has been designed for use in the United States, it can be applied to other situations or locations where vaccine stockpiles are being maintained or considered.
Posted on 2 July 2009 | 6:23 pm
An EUA online course developed by the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide public health officials, emergency managers, or Strategic National Stockpile coordinators with an introduction to the Emergency Use Authorization of medical products.
Posted on 25 June 2009 | 6:30 pm
Get weekly hurricane health and safety tips from CDC by RSS. In addition to the weekly tips, CDC will also provide you important, timely tips relevant to storms making landfall throughout the season. (These tips also available by email, mobile phone text message, and Twitter.)
Posted on 1 June 2009 | 5:30 pm
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 24-30. If you live in coastal areas at risk, CDC encourages you to begin preparing yourself for hurricane season. CDC and other agencies offer many resources to help you stay safe and healthy throughout the 2009 season from June 1 through November 30.
Posted on 29 May 2009 | 5:30 pm
CDC is investigating human cases of swine flu in the United States. Keep up with updates on the investigation and find out what you can do to protect yourself from getting sick by visiting the CDC Swine Flu website.
Posted on 24 April 2009 | 9:48 pm
Brokers are not always what the stereotype portrays. In fact, most brokers are not called brokers because the brokerage function is mixed with other services, e.g. case management/assistance services. In assistance, the brokerage component simply becomes a line item in a variety of service offerings. Assistance companies broker air ambulance flights and other repatriation services every day. However, their [...]
Posted on 8 April 2009 | 3:02 pm
May 7-8, 2009, Memphis, TN. This class is a big-picture overview of medical issues related to the earthquake threat in the New Madrid Seismic Zone. It was developed through the cooperation of CUSEC and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The class is presented with the invaluable assistance of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The primary instructors are doctors with extensive backgrounds in emergency and disaster medicine. The class is intended for all medical personnel, including EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and doctors concerned with medical issues and operational concerns following an earthquake.
Posted on 7 April 2009 | 7:24 pm
CDC has provided links on its Earthquake website to Red Cross, Red Crescent, and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) information about the April 6 earthquake in central Italy. CDC also encourages you to learn how you can take steps to protect your health and safety during and after an earthquake.
Posted on 7 April 2009 | 7:06 pm
A downloadable graphic illustration of the procedure for performing a radiological survey with a handheld Geiger Mueller detector.
Posted on 6 April 2009 | 2:11 pm
Flood PSAs for "Preventing Trench Foot or Immersion Foot" and "Identification and Treatment of Hypothermia Related to Exposure in Cold Water"
Posted on 2 April 2009 | 1:19 pm
During a flood and its aftermath, know how protect your personal health and safety. In winter and early spring, it is especially important to understand the health threats associated with exposure to cold weather and cold water.
Posted on 28 March 2009 | 3:49 pm
Have you ever wondered how much your competitor spends on advertising or what new product/service they will launch next? I have, so I dug a bit deeper and was shocked at how much information is available on the Internet. Today, you don’t need to be a Black Hat to uncover corporate secrets. The Internet has revolutionized competitive intelligence gathering. Here [...]
Posted on 25 March 2009 | 1:27 am
An 18 minute skills training video that demonstrates how to screen people for external contamination using a hand held Geiger Mueller Detector. The program is designed for individuals assigned to conduct mass screening for contamination from radioactive materials following a large scale incident. The program may be used as pre-incident training or intra-incident just in time training. Supplementary training material on utilization of ion chambers and alpha scintillation detectors is provided
Posted on 20 March 2009 | 5:21 pm
Updated information on medications used to treat reactions to the smallpox vaccine.
Posted on 18 March 2009 | 5:00 pm
During my last years with MedAire Limited UK, a boutique assistance company, I spent a lot of time with insurance brokers and underwriters at Lloyds. My impression from that experience is that the depth of support behind accident and health (A&H) policies were rarely reviewed by consumers, i.e. corporate entities. There tends to be an assumption by some consumers [...]
Posted on 17 March 2009 | 1:54 pm
New updates on smallpox questions and answers, including infection control and isolation of smallpox patients, and infection control issues for vaccinated healthcare workers.
Posted on 17 March 2009 | 11:00 am
New updates on smallpox vaccine questions and answers, including information on vaccination before and after exposure to smallpox, contraindications and screening, vaccination while pregnant or breastfeeding, and vaccine storage and distribution.
Posted on 13 March 2009 | 4:06 pm
You’ve heard me say it before but i’m going to say it again. Share your data. The repatriation industry is so rife with competitive paranoia that you rarely hear statistics. People like me are inevitably going to find some way of mining your facts and figures. There’s a fundamental component of any business plan that has to [...]
Posted on 9 March 2009 | 3:46 pm
While thinking strategy for another project it occurred to me that a number of companies are using a ‘green’ strategy to appeal to customers sense of moral/environmental obligation. A friend told me that British Airways offered him the option to buy carbon credits to offset the carbon emissions for his flight to London. I’m not sure if that’s [...]
Posted on 3 March 2009 | 6:32 pm
Key findings from the CDC report, Public Health Preparedness: Strengthening CDC’s Emergency Response. The key findings summarize FY 2007 TPER-funded public health preparedness accomplishments and priorities as CDC continues to strive toward its preparedness goal.
Posted on 3 March 2009 | 10:53 am
Now you can follow emergency.CDC.gov on Twitter. The CDCemergency Twitter feed provides frequent updates related to both preparedness for future emergencies and response to current emergencies.
Posted on 2 March 2009 | 11:45 am
Today marks nearly 45 days past my deadline for completing eRepat.com. Functionality bugs, content changes, navigation changes all have taken their toll on my time line. Although frustrating I’m not surprised given my previous experience. Moving niche concepts to functioning business applications have their ups and downs but web development almost certainly presents the same [...]
Posted on 27 February 2009 | 2:13 pm
Send a message to encourage others to take steps to prepare for winter storms and protect themselves from cold-related problems such as frostbite and hypothermia.
Posted on 24 February 2009 | 10:03 am
‘Repatriation Websites?’ Many people, including the travel insurance publications, are wondering what box to put these companies in. For those who are just as confused, let me be more specific. Over the past 3-5 years there have been a number of websites that have attempted to carve out a niche service within the repatriation market. Their primary focus [...]
Posted on 22 February 2009 | 9:51 pm
CDC has just launched RSS feeds for two of the most popular sections of the emergency.CDC.gov website: 1) Recent Outbreaks and Incidents, which provides information on selected public health emergency topics of recent public interest, ranging from Salmonella outbreaks to hurricanes to terrorism, and 2) Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA), which reaches out to the nation's clinicians with weekly updates and monthly conference calls.
Posted on 20 February 2009 | 12:25 pm
Wow! Pretty strong words…… Unfortunately it’s all too common. There is a disdain for brokers in the repatriation industry and I’m keen to understand why. This animosity persists even though many air ambulance, insurance and assistance companies depend on brokers for support.
Brokers can be viewed like the telemarketers. They always seem to call at the worst time. ‘They can [...]
Posted on 19 February 2009 | 11:43 am
This new webpage provides all-hazards resources intended for individuals at healthcare facilities tasked with ensuring that their facility is as prepared as possible for an emergency. The healthcare facilities targeted by this page include hospitals, long-term acute and chronic care facilities, outpatient clinics and urgent care facilities, physicians' offices, and pediatric offices and hospitals.
Posted on 19 February 2009 | 11:36 am
The Air Ambulance business is one of the most competitive within the repatriation world. Many times fierce competition drives desperate measures like selling AA flights at below cost, using sub-standard medical crews and/or contractors etc. These tactics may be a perfect recipe for winning short-term business but can’t be sustained in the long run. What drives it? Well, lease a [...]
Posted on 7 February 2009 | 3:14 pm
The level of seismic activity at Mount Redoubt Volcano, about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska, has increased and an eruption is possible within days to weeks. Updated information on how to stay safe during and after a volcano eruption.
Posted on 5 February 2009 | 4:21 pm
New updates on Anthrax Questions and Answers.
Posted on 2 February 2009 | 3:18 pm
CDC's Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (COTPER) has released its inaugural report on CDC activities in public health emergency preparedness. The report, Public Health Preparedness: Strengthening CDC's Emergency Response, explains the key role CDC plays in preparing the public health infrastructure to respond effectively to all types of hazards, and provides an overview of the broad range of preparedness activities receiving Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (TPER) funding. CDC accomplishments in preparedness are described. The report also details how CDC is addressing challenges to achieve its overarching public health preparedness goal: People prepared for emerging health threats - people in all communities will be protected from infectious, occupational, environmental, and terrorist threats.
Posted on 30 January 2009 | 12:53 pm
In order to make it easier for consumers to determine whether any of the peanut butter-containing products they have at home are subject to recall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created and posted an expanded, searchable database that will be updated as new information becomes available. For information on products containing peanut butter from companies not reporting recalls, consumers may wish to consult the company's website or call the toll-free number listed on most packaging. Please note that information consumers may receive from the companies has not been verified by FDA.
Posted on 22 January 2009 | 2:34 pm
The purpose of this document is to propose a recommendation for an appropriate time-interval for revaccination of public health and health care volunteers who were vaccinated as responders in the US Civilian Smallpox Preparedness and Response Program. This document addresses only the revaccination of public health and healthcare volunteers and does not address routine revaccination guidance for laboratory workers or primary vaccination of emergency responders.
Posted on 14 January 2009 | 2:30 pm
CDC is pleased to announce the public launch of SNAPS: Snap Shots of State Population Data. SNAPS is a free service to the public that provides local-level community profile information nationwide. It can be browsed by county and state and searched by zip code. SNAPS serves as a valuable tool when responding to public health emergency events at the state, Tribal, and local levels. It provides a snap shot of key variables for consideration in guiding and tailoring health education and communication efforts to ensure diverse audiences receive critical public health messages that are accessible, understandable, and timely.
Posted on 31 December 2008 | 4:30 pm
This one-page form allows public health personnel to quickly extract basic medical information from hospital and emergency medical services' records to advise officials on the immediate impact of the event and the potential need for special resources.
Posted on 30 December 2008 | 10:30 am
Find out about the many improvements to CDC's Emergency Preparedness and Response Web site.
Posted on 15 December 2008 | 9:15 pm
When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can become a challenge. Extremely cold temperatures often accompany a winter storm. You may have to cope with power failures, icy roads, and other dangerous conditions.
Posted on 15 December 2008 | 9:00 pm
Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Know whether you are at risk and protect yourself.
Posted on 17 October 2008 | 2:00 pm
News reports and the World Health Organization (WHO) state that tens of thousands of infants in China who consumed infant formula contaminated with melamine are suffering from urinary tract stones, kidney damage, and kidney failure.
Posted on 7 October 2008 | 7:00 pm
Learn what you can do to be prepared before a hurricane, what to do during the storm, and how to stay safe in the aftermath.
Posted on 10 September 2008 | 9:12 am
Fact sheets for health care providers on the treatment of blast injuries.
Posted on 21 August 2008 | 5:25 pm
New recommendations were published jointly this week in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWR) and the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness journal
Posted on 7 August 2008 | 3:19 pm