Presentation from Statewide Seminars and Workshops
What
Nurses Need to Know
about Bioterrorism
(Sept. 10, 2004)
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant
will be able to:
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Remembering 9/11 and the Days After Connie Best, PhD
1.describe
typical psychological responses to terrorism.
2. identify risk factors for that increase psychological
distress in individuals who experience or witness terrorism.
3. identify and address the needs of victims of terrorism.
The 3 R's of Bioterrorism and Public Health Emergencies Ralph Shealy, MD
1.
Describe the role of the healthcare provider in a biological
community health emergency.
2. Compare and contrast a natural epidemic and an intentional
epidemic.
3. List the critical first steps to take when an epidemic
is suspected.
BT Competency for Nurses
Kristine Gebbie, RN, DrPH
1.
describe the role of ICS at the community and institutionallevel
during an emergency 2. identify at least
2 resources for developing nursing competency in emergency
preparedness and response
3. describe at least 2 functional roles frequently filled
by nurses in emergency response
4. identify typical resources for 'just in time' updating
of relevant clinical information as a part of emergency
response.
