Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE)
events refer to the uncontrolled release of chemicals, biological
agents or radioactive contamination into the environment or
explosions that cause widespread damage. CBRNE events can be
caused by accidents or by terrorist acts.
Chemical emergencies can happen at any time at health care
facilities. The impact may not only be to the facility but
patients, staff, and the surrounding community. To assist
hospitals and all health care partners, ASPR/TRACIE has developed
a “Chemical Emergency Considerations for Health Care Facilities”
resource to assist in preparing and responding to chemical
emergencies.
Presenter:
Jason Wilken, PHD, MPH, CDC Career
Epidemiology Field Officer
Danny Kwon, MPH, REHS, California
Department of Public Health
A disaster, whether nature or man-made, can strike anyone
anywhere, including an academic research facility. To ensure
their preparedness and resilience, the National Academies of
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has developed
a report that outlines actions that can be taken to
strengthen academic research facility disaster readiness.
Hospitals must be prepared to respond quickly to Chemical,
Biological and Radiation events in mass casualty situations. The
Yale New Haven Health System Center for Emergency Preparedness
and Healthcare Solutions, in close collaboration with the members
of the Yale New Haven Health System Clinical Advisory Committee
and the Yale New Haven Health System Emergency Preparedness
Committee, has developed Clinical Guidelines to help hospital
workers treat and manage elements of disasters
