Bioterrorism
Readiness Plan: A Template for Healthcare Facilities
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
recognizes the importance of awareness and preparation for bioterrorism on
the part of healthcare facilities. In cooperation with the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), template to facilitate preparation of bioterrorism
readiness plans for individual institutions.
Mass
Casualty Disaster Plan Checklist: A Template for Healthcare
Facilities
Emergency management for healthcare facilities includes elements of mitigation,
preparedness, response, and recovery. These plans should take into account
such factors as the appropriateness and adequacy of physical facilities, organizational
structures, human resources, and communication systems.
Suggestions
for Bioterrorism Readiness Planning (April 2002)
APIC Bioterrorism Planning Template for Healthcare Facilities currently under
review by CDC. Will soon be available at www.apic.org, www.bioterrorism.slu.edu,
and www.cdc.gov/ncidod.
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