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Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2010
Abstract Individuals with complex communication needs are particularly vulnerable in disaster situations. This paper will describe a community outreach program developed to provide emergency preparedness training for children with complex communication needs. Goals are to acquaint participants with the challenges faced by individuals who used
Emily Quinn, Sheela L. Stuart
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Abstract Individuals with complex communication needs are particularly vulnerable in disaster situations. This paper will describe a community outreach program developed to provide emergency preparedness training for children with complex communication needs. Goals are to acquaint participants with the challenges faced by individuals who used
Emily Quinn, Sheela L. Stuart
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Geriatric Disaster Preparedness
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, 2015AbstractIntroductionThe elderly population has proven to be vulnerable in times of a disaster. Many have chronic medical problems for which they depend on medications or medical equipment. Some older adults are dependent on caregivers for managing their activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, and their instrumental activities of daily ...
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Pediatric Disaster Preparedness
Pediatric Clinics of North America, 2018Children can be victims of mass casualty or illness, but their needs, with respect to their care and recovery are substantially different from adults. Emergency or urgent care physicians must be prepared to evaluate and manage child victims presenting to their facility in numbers or acuity that could significantly overwhelm normal operations.
Marie M, Lozon, Stuart, Bradin
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Annals of Internal Medicine, 1985
Establishing a national disaster medical system requires considering the goals and appropriate expenditure levels for emergency preparedness. The United States has placed a relatively low priority on national programs for disaster response. Such programs have been controversial because of their relationship to civil defense against nuclear attack ...
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Establishing a national disaster medical system requires considering the goals and appropriate expenditure levels for emergency preparedness. The United States has placed a relatively low priority on national programs for disaster response. Such programs have been controversial because of their relationship to civil defense against nuclear attack ...
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Southern Medical Journal, 1983
The only rational approach to the potential chaos of a mass disaster is thoughtful predisaster preparation and realistic but optimistic confrontation of the situation. An appropriate response implies accurate assessment of the magnitude of the disaster, the establishment of a reliable and effective communication system, a realistic inventory of and ...
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The only rational approach to the potential chaos of a mass disaster is thoughtful predisaster preparation and realistic but optimistic confrontation of the situation. An appropriate response implies accurate assessment of the magnitude of the disaster, the establishment of a reliable and effective communication system, a realistic inventory of and ...
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Annals of Internal Medicine, 1986
Excerpt To the editor: In a recent issue, Dr. Orient (1) discussed the impact of public controversies on our preparedness for mass disasters.
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Excerpt To the editor: In a recent issue, Dr. Orient (1) discussed the impact of public controversies on our preparedness for mass disasters.
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Public Administration and Development, 1977
AN EXAMINATION OF THE FUNCTION AND NATURE OF THE PRE‐DISASTERPLANNING AND ARRANGEMENTS, WHICH CAN ENSURE SPEEDY ANDCOST‐EFFECTIVE RELIEF IN ...
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AN EXAMINATION OF THE FUNCTION AND NATURE OF THE PRE‐DISASTERPLANNING AND ARRANGEMENTS, WHICH CAN ENSURE SPEEDY ANDCOST‐EFFECTIVE RELIEF IN ...
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