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Understanding the Role of the Rural Hospital Emergency Department in Responding to Bioterrorist Attacks and Other Emergencies: A Review of the Literature and Guide to the Issues

Date
04/2004
Description

Reviews issues affecting rural hospitals' level of readiness for bioterrorist attack. Issues examined include physical capacity, sufficiency of health personnel, preparedness plans, disease surveillance systems, and communication/coordination. Concerns about funding cut across all the issues of preparedness.

Center
NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
Authors
Claudia Schur