A5009371485- Disaster Response and Management
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Risk and Safety Analysis
- Nuclear Issues and Defense
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Radioactivity and Radon Measurements
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Radioactive contamination and transfer
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
George Washington University
2019-2024
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
2019
United States Department of Health and Human Services
2014-2015
Office of Readiness and Response
2014-2015
Columbia University
2007-2009
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
2009
American Medical Association
2007
World Health Organization
2007
American Public Health Association
2007
American Nurses Association
2007
An influenza pandemic, as with any disaster involving contagion or contamination, has the potential to influence number of health care employees who will report for duty. Our project assessed uptake proposed interventions mitigate absenteeism in hospital workers during a pandemic.Focus groups were followed by an Internet-based survey convenience sample frame 17,000 across 5 large urban facilities. Employees asked select their top barrier reporting duty and score willingness work before after...
Resilience and the ability to mitigate consequences of a nuclear incident are enhanced by (1) effective planning, preparation training; (2) ongoing interaction, formal exercises, evaluation among sectors involved; (3) timely response communication; (4) continuous improvements based on new science, technology, experience, ideas. Public health medical planning require complex, multi-faceted systematic approach involving federal, state, local, tribal, territorial governments; private sector...
ABSTRACT A national need is to prepare for and respond accidental or intentional disasters categorized as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive (CBRNE). These incidents require specific subject-matter expertise, yet have commonalities. We identify 7 core elements comprising CBRNE science that integration effective preparedness planning public health medical response recovery. are (1) basic clinical sciences, (2) modeling systems management, (3) planning, (4) incident (5)...
Objective. There is a need for rigorously designed pediatric disaster triage (PDT) training simulations paramedics. First, we sought to design three multiple patient incidents EMS provider simulations. Our second objective was determine the appropriate interventions and level each victim in of develop evaluation instruments simulation. The final ensure that simulation tool free bias toward any specific PDT strategy. Methods. We created mixed-methods scenarios with victims: school shooting,...
Abstract Introduction No standard exists for provision of care following catastrophic natural disasters. Host nations, funders, and overseeing agencies need a method to identify the most effective interventions when allocating finite resources. Measures effectiveness are real-time indicators that can be used link early action with downstream impact. Hypothesis Group consensus methods develop measures detailing major functions post disaster acute phase medical response. Methods A review...
Introduction In late October of 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck the northeast United States and shelters were established throughout impacted region. Numerous cases infectious viral gastroenteritis occurred in several these shelters. Such outbreaks are common have been well described past. Early monitoring for, recognition of, outbreak allowed for implementation aggressive infection control measures. However, measures required intensive medical response team involvement. Little is known about...
Abstract In 2023 the Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC) issued updated Pediatric (TECC) Guidelines ( ) that focus on delivery of stabilizing care children who are victims high-threat incidents such as an active shooter event. The provide evidence-based and best practice recommendations to those individuals departments specifically operational medical support law enforcement agencies caring in this uniquely dangerous environment where traditional resources may not be...
Abstract After Hurricane Laura struck the southeast coast of Louisiana in August 2020, National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), a component US Department Health and Human Services, Office Assistant Secretary for Preparedness Response, deployed several 35-person disaster medical assistance teams response to requests support at 3 hospital locations that had been severely damaged storm. This was first natural deployment NDMS during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. article describes...
A series of serious domestic catastrophes in the new millennium brought attention to many specific vulnerabilities children disaster. Both on its own initiative and steered by advisory bodies, since then, federal government has taken an increasingly proactive role supporting needs preparedness for, response to, recovery from disasters. This report will provide pediatric provider with understanding authorities, policies, tools that exist support communities before, during, after impact...
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