Abstract

<p>The concept of preparing communities within the United States to better respond to acts of terrorism has been evolving since the September 11 terrorist attacks and Anthrax letters of 2001. For casualties resulting from a biological or chemical incident, increasing reliance has been placed on our healthcare system for early detection and treatment. Such preparedness efforts and the unique healthcare challenges they pose remain foreign to most practicing medical professionals.</p> <h4>ABOUT THE AUTHORS</h4> <p>Dickson S. Diamond, MD, is Director, Threat Assessment, Emergency Preparedness and Response Program, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Viktoria Vibhakar, LCSW, is Program Coordinator, Threat Assessment Unit, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.</p> <p>Address correspondence to: Dickson S. Diamond, MD, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, 241 N. Figueroa Street, Room 208, Los Angeles, CA 90012; or e-mail <a href="mailto:ddiamond@ph.lacounty.gov">ddiamond@ph.lacounty.gov</a>.</p> <p>Dr. Diamond and Dr. Vibhaker have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. </p> <h4>EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES</h4> <ol> <li>Recognize the factors affecting surge during biological and chemical terrorism incidents.</li> <li>Describe key components of preparing healthcare personnel for responding to biological and chemical terrorism attacks.</li> <li>Identify key barriers and facilitators impacting willingness to report to work described by healthcare staff in a Readiness & Resiliency Pilot Program.</li> </ol>

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