Disaster Preparedness and Management

Essential content on developing protocols to prepare for and deal with a disaster. Personal and institutional preparedness plans for home, travel, and workplace. How to prepare for and function effectively when confronted with...violent weather - terrorism - chemical, radiological, and biological agents - explosives - pandemics - shootings - and workplace violence. Coverage of the National Institute Management System, triage, and patient flow for the hospital and the field. Drills and tabletop exercises. Alert Boxes with critical, need-to-know information, including serious or life-threatening signs and symptoms and important clinical practice points. Easy-to-reference"Why is this important" and "Evidence for practice" boxes.