Hospital Planning for Acts of Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies Involving Children

• 2005

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• Sarita Chung; Michael Shannon
PMID: 16301559DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136%2Fadc.2004.069617

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This article discusses the impact of terrorist attacks on healthcare workers, particularly in the context of mass casualty terrorism involving biological, chemical, nuclear, and thermomechanical forms. It emphasizes the importance of hospital preparedness and policies to protect healthcare personnel and provide care to victims. The review covers clinical signs, symptoms, and special considerations for children in the event of terrorist attacks. Additionally, it addresses the unique challenges hospitals face in planning for large-scale disasters, including medication stockpiling, personnel training, and drills. The article underscores the need for an all-hazards approach in emergency preparedness to respond to various types of emergencies and terrorist acts effectively.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundle: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Health Services Needs and Demand; Hospital Planning; Hospitals; Personnel Administration, Hospital; Public Health; Terrorism; Emergencies

Institutions: Boston Children's Hospital; Harvard Medical School

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