Disaster Nursing and Emergency Preparedness for Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Terrorism

by Veenema, Tener Goodwin

• ISBN13: 9780826121431
• ISBN10: 0826121438
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Springer Pub Co
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Summary

This comprehensive textbook will prepare any nurse to provide effective care under disaster conditions, including natural disasters and disasters caused by biological, chemical and radiological agents. It contains vital information on disaster planning, post-disaster restoration of basic public health, media and interagency communications, and the treatment of physiological and psychological effects. Particular attention is paid to today's threats with chapters on bioterrorism surveillance systems, early recognition and detection of biological events, mass immunization plans, and the effects and treatment of chemical and radiological warfare agents. Each chapter has numerous case studies, helpful key messages, learning objectives, study questions, and relevant internet resources.

Table of Contents

Contributors	xi
Contributing Case Study Authors	xiii
List of Case Studies	xv
List of Tables	xvii
List of Figures	xix
List of Photographs	xx
Foreword by Eric K. Noji	xxi
Foreword by Colleen Conway-Welch	xxiii
Preface	xxv
Acknowledgments	xxvii
Part I: Disaster Preparedness
Chapter 1. Essentials of Disaster Planning	2	(28)
Tener Goodwin Veenema
Chapter 2. Leadership and Coordination in Disaster Health Care Systems: The Federal Disaster Response Network	30	(32)
Tener Goodwin Veenema
Chapter 3. Understanding the Psychosocial Impact of Disasters	62	(20)
Kathleen Coyne Plum
Chapter 4. Legal and Ethical Issues in Disaster Response	82	(22)
Kevin D. Hart and Sally A. Norton
Chapter 5. Communication: The Role of the Media	104	(20)
Brigitte L. Nacos
Part II: Disaster Management
Chapter 6. Overview of Disaster Management	124	(28)
Kristine Qureshi and Kristine M. Gebbie
Chapter 7. Disaster Triage and Chemical Decontamination	152	(18)
Kristine Qureshi and Tener Goodwin Veenema
Chapter 8. Restoring Public Health Under Disaster Conditions: Basic Sanitation, Water and Food Supply, and Shelter	170	(20)
Tener Goodwin Veenema
Chapter 9. Managing Emergencies Outside of the Hospital: Special Events and Mass Casualties	190	(12)
Tener Goodwin Veenema
Chapter 10. Management of Psychosocial Effects	202	(22)
Kathleen Coyne Plum and Tener Goodwin Veenema
Chapter 11. Unique Needs of Children During Disasters and Other Public Health Emergencies	224	(38)
Lisa Marie Bernardo
Part III: Natural and Accidental Disasters
Chapter 12. Natural Disasters	262	(24)
Linda Young Landesman and Tener Goodwin Veenema
Chapter 13. Environmental Disasters and Emergencies	286	(12)
Tener Goodwin Veenema
Part IV: Disasters Caused by Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Agents
Introduction: "Monster on Death Row"	298	(2)
Jonathan B. Tucker
Chapter 14. Biological and Chemical Terrorism: A Unique Threat	300	(30)
Eric Croddy and Gary Ackerman
Chapter 15. Surveillance Systems for Bioterrorism	330	(24)
Erica Rihl Pryor and Tener Goodwin Veenema
Chapter 16. Biological Agents of Concern	354	(24)
David C. Pigott and Thomas E. Terndrup
Chapter 17. Early Recognition and Detection of Biological Events	378	(22)
Erica Rihl Pryor and Sarah D. McNutt
Chapter 18. Design and Implementation of Mass Immunization and Prophylactic Antibiotics Clinics	400	(18)
Kathryn McCabe Votava
Chapter 19. Chemical Agents of Concern	418	(12)
Tener Goodwin Veenema and Paul Wax
Chapter 20. Radiological Incidents and Emergencies	430	(30)
Andrew Karam
Part V: Special Topics
Chapter 21. Directions for Nursing Education	460
Joan M. Stanley
Chapter 22. Directions for Nursing Research and Development	412	(72)
Patricia Hinton Walker, Richard Ricciardi, and Janice B. Griffin Agazio
Chapter 23. International Disaster Nursing	484	(11)
Pat Deeny, Kevin Davies, and Mark Gillespie
Epilogue	495	(4)
Appendices
I. Internet Resources on Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Care, and Bioterrorism	499	(5)
II. Glossary of Terms Commonly Used in Disaster Preparedness and Response	504	(12)
III. Bioterrorism Emergency Planning and Preparedness Questionnaire for Health Care Facilities	516	(13)
IV. Federal Emergency Management Agency: Emergency Response Action Steps	529	(3)
V. Anthrax Summary	532	(1)
VI. Botulism Summary	533	(1)
VII. Plague Summary	534	(1)
VIII. Smallpox Summary	535	(1)
IX. Tularemia Summary	536	(1)
X. Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Summary	537	(1)
IX. Biological Weapon Agent Lab Identification	538	(6)
XII. Patient Isolation Precautions	544	(2)
XIII. Creating a Personal Disaster Plan	546	(6)
XIV. JCAHO Emergency Management Standards	552	(5)
Index	557	(30)
Continuing Education Credit	587