CBRNE
Healthcare and Public Health Sector Perspectives
On December 10, 2021, a series of tornadoes hit Western Kentucky, including at least one EF-4 that traveled approximately 160 miles through the state. These tornadoes killed over 80 people, damaged more than 15,000 buildings, and caused additional damage and loss of power in the area. Hospitals in the area saw a surge of an additional 500 patients because of the storms, with most facilities already close to capacity from COVID-19 Omicron cases. Additionally,…
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Healthcare and Public Health Sector Perspectives
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Mary Schoenfeldt
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Three Puzzle Pieces That Increase Community Preparedness
Paul Gunnels
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Ryan Putman
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CBRNE
Healthcare and Public Health Sector Perspectives
On December 10, 2021, a series of tornadoes hit Western Kentucky, including at least one EF-4 that traveled approximately 160 miles through the state. These tornadoes killed over 80 people, damaged more than 15,000 buildings, and caused additional damage and loss of power in the area. Hospitals in the area saw a surge of an additional 500 patients because of the storms, with most facilities already close to capacity from COVID-19 Omicron cases. Additionally,…
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CBRNE Archives
Healthcare and Public Health Sector Perspectives
Tanya M. Scherr and Daniel Scherr
October 25, 2023
According to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Health Expenditures (NHE) accounted for $4.3 trillion, or 18.3% of the U.S. gross domestic
Cybersecurity in Hospitals and the Public Health Sector
Daniel Scherr and Tanya M. Scherr
September 20, 2023
Cyberattacks on healthcare systems affect millions of patients each year. It is critical for agencies and organizations to build a culture of compliance and awareness
Responding to the Call – The Cost of Caring for Others
Mary Schoenfeldt
September 13, 2023
There is a cost to caring for others, but it does not need to be a lifelong debt that continues to overwhelm the people who
Three Puzzle Pieces That Increase Community Preparedness
Paul Gunnels
September 13, 2023
This author reflects on his team’s direct mission to New York in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, commonly referred to as 9/11,
Bioterrorism – Could Smallpox Return?
Robert C. Hutchinson
September 6, 2023
Although smallpox was eradicated from its human population and reservoir, it is still in designated stockpiles controlled by two nations and possibly in other unknown
Training for Hazardous Tasks in Virtual Environments
Ryan Putman
August 16, 2023
Being able to recreate complex hazardous materials incidents in a classroom setting teaches life-saving lessons in a safe environment. Advances in virtual and augmented reality
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