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This research focuses on how delivery formats and level of interactivity affect the assimilation and retention of information on bioterrorism threats and treatments. We are comparing live meetings presented in a didactic format vs active learning format, web based education in a didactic vs active learning format, PDA based format, and printed monograph based format. The research will focus on the effectiveness of distance learning and self-study methodologies regarding factors and characteristics that improve retention and assimilation of this information into practice. We have recruited a panel of 22 experts in the field of biopreparedness and infectious diseases to develop program content. The first of two live meetings has taken place. Initial data from this first meeting has been collected, tabulated and is being analyzed. A second live meeting will take place in January of 2007. Web based programs, a print monograph, and a PDA based program are being developed.
This research focuses on how delivery formats and level of interactivity affect the assimilation and retention of information on bioterrorism threats and treatments. We are comparing live meetings presented in a didactic format vs active learning format, web based education in a didactic vs active learning format, PDA based format, and printed monograph based format. The research will focus on the effectiveness of distance learning and self-study methodologies regarding factors and characteristics that improve retention and assimilation of this information into practice. We have recruited a panel of 22 experts in the field of biopreparedness and infectious diseases to develop program content. The first of two live meetings has taken place. Initial data from this first meeting has been collected, tabulated and is being analyzed. A second live meeting will take place in January of 2007. Web based programs, a print monograph, and a PDA based program are being developed.
The terrorist use of diseases as bioweapons has been one of the major security concerns in recent years, particularly after the anthrax letter attacks in the USA in 2001. This uncertain threat of intentional outbreaks of diseases exists side by side with the constantly changing very real threat from diseases, epidemics and pandemics as recently illustrated by the H1N1 influenza pandemic, SARS, and H5N1 bird influenza events. This publication contains case studies on the public health planning for (un)usual disease outbreaks for 11 large and small countries with a focus on South Eastern Europe. In many countries, military entities traditionally play an important role in emergency response to disease outbreaks. In smaller countries, very little exists, however, in terms of specific biopreparedness efforts (in both the military and civilian area), which is at least partly due to a relatively low bioterrorism threat perception, and serious resource constraints. The uncertainty associated with the bioterrorism threat makes public health preparedness planning for such events politically and financially very difficult. The similarity of responding to bioterrorism events and natural disease outbreaks from a public health point of view suggests the merit of looking at biopreparedness as a part of overall health emergency planning, not as a separate effort.
Hospital Preparation for Bioterror provides an extremely timely guide to improving the readiness of hospitals or healthcare organizations to manage mass casualties as a result of bioterrorism, biological warfare, and natural disasters. Contributions from leading law enforcement agencies, hospital administrators, clinical engineers, surgeons and terror-prevention professionals provide the most comprehensive, well-rounded source for this valuable information. Chapters on logistics and protecting the infrastructure help personnel distinguish the specific risks and vulnerabilities of each unique institution and assists in identifying specific solutions for disaster and bioterrorism preparedness. Principles and techniques discussed are applicable to all disasters, both large and small, not just bioterrorism. Technical aspects such as hospital power and telecommunications are covered, in addition to patient care, response to mass casualties, large-scale drills, and surge capacity. Organized along functional lines, patient flow, medical specialty, and infrastructure. A complimentary website with supplementary materials, check-lists, and references enhances the text and provides additional resources for preparedness.
Witnesses: Margaret Hamburg, Assist. Sec. for Planning and Eval., HHS; Jeffrey Koplan, Dir., CDC; William Clark, Deputy Dir., Office of Emerg. Prepared., HHS; Donald Henderson, dir., Center for Civilian Biodefense Stud., Johns Hopkins Univ.; Richard Alcorta, for the Amer. College of Emerg. Physicians; John Bartlett, pres., Infectious Dis. Soc. of Amer.; Stephanie Bailey, for the Nat., Assoc. of County and City Health Officials; Jerome Hauer, dir., Mayor's Off. of Emerg. Mgmt., New York, NY; Michael Osterholm, for the Council of State and Territorial Epidem.; Amer. Soc. of Microbiol.; Michael Lord, exec. dir., Comm. Off. Assoc.; and Assoc. of State and Territorial Health Officials.
Recent terrorist attacks against the U.S. have increased awareness of the Nation¿s vulnerability to terrorism. One serious form of terrorism involves the use of biological weapons that could cause devastating epidemics. Preparation efforts are concentrating on smallpox, anthrax, plague, botulism, tularemia, and the viral hemorrhagic fevers. But only recently has the value of bioterrorism educ. has been recently recognized, leading to the question: How does one train clinicians for such an unusual public health crisis? This report summarizes the identification of and review data on the most effective ways to train clinicians to respond to a bioterrorist attack or other public health event posing similar challenges to the health care system.