Citation

Rose DW, Shorr T, Veazey AJ. W. V. Med. J. 2006; 102(6): 8-11.

Affiliation

West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, West Virginia State Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17334160

Abstract

The ability of hospitals to respond to individuals who have been chemically contaminated or victims of biologic warfare has been limited. This article reviews the current state of readiness of West Virginia hospitals and how new requirements have resulted in better preparedness for future events. Increased isolation capacity, hospital decontamination units and stockpiling of medications, forward deployment of chemical antidotes, electronic disease surveillance, and advanced credentialing of medical personnel are all key components in the overall plan for the state's preparedness.

Language: en