Community Training in Bioterror Response
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Arnauld Nicogossian
Preparedness training for terrorist attacks typically focuses on traditional first responders. Properly trained community residents should be capable of providing life saving assistance in the event that traditional first responders and the public health infrastructure are seriously constrained following a bioterror event. Findings from "Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism 2006," suggest that while the U.S. has made progress, it is still not adequately prepared to respond to the full range of serious threats. Review of the bioterrorism emergency preparedness literature indicates that individual and community training can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of the overall response. This study reveals that the residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) are generally unprepared to respond to such emergencies. This research identifies potential obstacles to citizen involvement in bioterror response and explores plausible courses of action for training communities to actively participate in response activities. Major impediments include lack of planning or training opportunities, poor health literacy, and insufficient sustainable resources.
©2011 Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston
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