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Bioterrorism Preparedness for Medical Groups
Bioterrorism Research
Preparing for a Medical Office Emergency and Other Community Disasters
The MGMA Center for Research collaborated with the Idaho Bioterrorism Awareness and Preparedness Program (IBAPP) to develop free materials you can use to prepare your medical practice for the worst – including bioterrorism attacks.
MGMA Information Center
For customized searches for articles addressing developing disaster plans, backing up electronic information, crisis communcation plans, etc., contact the MGMA Information Center toll-free at 877.ASK.MGMA (275-6462) ext. 1887 or
infocenter@mgma.com
.
American Red Cross
For information on preparing and getting trained on disaster safety and recovering after a disaster.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA's online library
includes an emergency preparedness checklist, fact sheets related to floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, fires and terrorism, and more.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Includes recognition and treatment information for biological, chemical and radiological hazards, protocols for potential health threats, and
training opportunities on anthrax
.
The Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR)
Includes agent fact sheets, concise diagnostic criteria and treatment guidelines and JAMA consensus statements.
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Disaster Preparedness & Humanitarian Opportunities
Intended to help physicians with the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses resulting from bioterrorism attacks, the site offers video presentations, patient handouts, and news updates from various federal agencies.
Bioterrorism Articles and Checklists
Bioterrorism and the Physician's Practice
Free excerpt from the book
Emergency Preparedness Response and Recovery Checklist
Identify the key legal and operational issues faced by providers in the event of an emergency or disaster. Developed by the American Health Lawyers Association.
A checklist to help ready your practice for an emergency
Don't suffer the consequences: Prepare your office for bioterrorism response
MGMA Center for Research