Continuing Education
Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR) Guide
The THIRA and SPR Guide helps communities plan for emergencies. It describes how to identify threats and hazards that might happen, like natural disasters or …
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Primary Response Incident Scene Management (PRISM) Series, Second Edition
The PRISM Series, Second Edition, is a guide for managing emergency situations. It describes how to handle incidents safely and effectively. The series provides important …
Sarin: Potential Long-term Neurological Effects
This website is about sarin, a dangerous chemical weapon. It describes how sarin affects the body and its potential health risks. The links provided offer …
Chemical Attack: Security Awareness for Soft Targets and Crowded Places
The document is about chemical attacks and their impact. It describes how these attacks use harmful chemicals to hurt people and cause fear. The article …
Evaluation of US Federal Guidelines (Primary Response Incident Scene Management [PRISM]) for Mass Decontamination of Casualties During the Initial Operational Response to a Chemical Incident
2019
· University of Hertfordshire,
· Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
· Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency,
· State of Rhode Island Department of Health
This article evaluates US federal guidelines, called PRISM, for handling mass decontamination during chemical incidents. It describes how these guidelines help first responders manage and …
ASPR TRACIE Technical Assistance Request Dry Decontamination in Pediatric Patients
2023
· ASPR TRACIE
This resource from ASPR TRACIE lists resources related to dry decontamination of pediatric patients, including those included in the Hospital Patient Decontamination, PreHospital Patient Decontamination, …
Topic Collection: Chemical Hazards
The topic collection on chemical hazards provides important information about dealing with dangerous chemicals. It describes how to prepare for and respond to chemical emergencies, …
Radiation Emergency Training for Poison Center and Public Health Professionals
This training course is about training for poison center and public health workers on how to handle radiation emergencies. It describes the importance of being …
Radiological Terrorism: Emergency Services Clinicians Toolkit
The CDC's Radiological Terrorism Emergency Services Clinician Toolkit equips healthcare providers with resources to respond effectively to radiation emergencies. It includes clinical guidance, training materials, …
A Brochure for Physicians: Acute Radiation Syndrome
This 12-page brochure covers Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS), a serious illness that happens when the body is exposed to high levels of radiation in a …