A Practical Approach to Achieving Resilience
Dennis R. Schrader
November 28, 2012
The term “resilience” is often used but not always understood. By implementing the practices of business continuity, risk analysis and management, engineered systems, and supply chain management using whole of community efforts, the public and private sectors can find a common language and work toward
achieving true resilience.
Biodefense: Eliminating the Threat
W. Craig Vanderwagen
November 21, 2012
“Success” in the interdiction and prevention modes of biodefense depends primarily on the assets
and efforts of the intelligence and military communities, but in the response/recovery and deterrence
modes rests largely in the domain of the emergency management community. Effective performance in all
modes ultimately can lead not only to response and recovery but also to deterrence.
Designing a National Infectious-Agent Detection System
James Augustine
November 21, 2012
Hospitals and other medical facilities are rapidly evolving into a true national healthcare system that can more effectively meet the 21st-century threats posed by terrorist acts and infectious diseases. Fortunately, systems and technological capabilities needed to cope with such threats, particularly those involving infectious agents, is already available.
Smallpox – Still a Viable Bioterrorist Threat
Richard Schoeberl
November 18, 2012
Article Out Loud The 9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States and, shortly thereafter, the mailing of anthrax spores to several news agencies and the offices of two U.S. Senators
Biodefense – Protecting Public Health
Raphael M. Barishansky
November 14, 2012
As the threat of a biological attack against the United States increases, the nation’s public health sector faces many hurdles, including funding cuts and difficulties in integrating the plans and policies of various levels of government – and with the private sector. Since the 9/11 attacks, greater focus has been placed on both biodefense and biosurveillance, but much more is needed.
Early Warning: The Front Line of Biodefense
Patrick P. Rose
November 14, 2012
During and after a known or suspected biological attack, most events initially play out in local hospitals where the first symptoms caused by a toxic agent are recognized. Raising awareness among medical staff and expanding current training programs will help healthcare providers respond to a possible biological event both more quickly and more effectively.
FINAL REPORT: Building Resilient Regions for a Secure and Resilient Nation
William H. Austin
November 12, 2012
Resilience is about mobilizing human potential, especially at the individual citizen and local government level. Through surveys and discussions, key professional decision makers from local, state, and federal governments, non-governmental organizations, and private-sector partners have provided both qualitative and quantitative feedback for building resilient regions. DomPrep has compiled that feedback into a report that lays out a tactical plan for sustaining a resilient nation.
Law Enforcement Training for the Active Shooter
Glen Rudner
November 11, 2012
By following the training and preparedness efforts practiced in Israel, the United States can move
toward a cohesive national strategized approach to provide line officers the ability to look beyond the
single incident before them. However, individual responders also must take the initiative needed to
develop and advance their own capabilities and training in order to apply those skills in extreme
situations.
Not All Components Are Equal, But All Are Essential
Joseph Cahill
November 7, 2012
Implementation of the guidelines undergirding new national anti-terrorism policies will be a major challenge for state & local health departments. But the end result will be a better coordinated and much more effective national healthcare community.
Planning Needs for Staff Medication Dispensing
Craig DeAtley
November 7, 2012
Three modes of operation, two of which might strain the trained EMS personnel resources immediately available but would not overwhelm them. Preparing for the third mode, a sudden mass-casualty scenario, must be done carefully and thoughtfully.
