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BDLS basic disaster life support
BDLS is present when the need>resources
_____ exceeds the _____. This
equals a disaster
Disaster Continuum preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, evaluation
proactive planning efforts
evaluate potential vulnerabilities
preparedness look for warning indicators
-time
-location
-magnitude
Actual implementation of the plan
focuses on emergency relief '
Response -saving lives
-first aid
-minimize and restore damaged systems
-care for basic life requirements to victims
focus on stabilization
returning to pre-impact
recovery rehabillitation
reconstruction
epi surviellance is needed*
, measures taken to reduce the harmful effects
prevention
Mitigation
occurs before the incident
adjust plan as needed
what worked?
what didnt?
problems?
response evaluation issues?
Challenges?
quality assurance?
revisions?
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
NIMS National Incident Management System
The United States' national repository of antibiotics,
Strategic National Stockpile vaccines, chemical antidotes, antitoxins, and other
critical medical equipment and supplies
NIMS incident command
system
What is meant by "point of site is set up when the population requires rapid
dispensing" in emergency medical tx, prophylaxis, or vaccination
preparedness?
multiagency consortiums medical reserve corps
grants authroity for federal organizations to provide
resources and expertise to state, local, and private
Public Health Laws
institutions during the planning, direction, and delivery
of health care services
stress reactions and symptoms resulting from exposure
secondary traumatic stress to another individuals traumatic experiences, rather than
from exposure directly to a traumatic event