Management of Public Health Emergencies
A Resource Guide for Physicians and Other Community Responders
Produced by the AMA, this resource guide is a compilation of Web and computer-based resources and is designed as a quick and easy reference tool.
This guide is also available free on CD-ROM. To obtain a copy, please contact Jim Lyznicki, MS, MPH at (312) 464-4520, or send an e-mail to disastercd@ama-assn.org
Section 1 - Overview and Disclaimer
Section 2 - When Disaster Strikes
- Introduction
- Immediate Emergency Response Information
- Reporting Safety and Security Concerns
- Personal Emergency Reference Card
- Seeking Disaster Relief
- Critical Emergency Preparedness Steps for Physicians and Other Community Responders
- Additional Resources
- Talking with Children About Disaster and Tragedy
- Disaster Planning for Individuals, Families and Businesses
- General Information for Health Professionals
- Resources for Hospital and Community Planners
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Suggested Reading List
Section 3 - Weather-Related and Other Natural Disasters
- Introduction
- General Weather Information
- Drought and Water Conservation
- Earthquakes
- Floods
- Heat Waves
- Hurricanes/Tropical Storms
- Landslides
- Thunderstorms
- Tornadoes
- Tsunamis
- Volcanoes
- Wildfires
- Winter Storms
Section 4 - The Threat of Terrorism
Section 5 - Mass Trauma and Explosive Events
Section 6 - Biological Emergencies
- Introduction
- Immediate Medical Response Information
- Quick Reference Guides
- Key Points About Bioterrorism
- Key Medical Resources
- Reporting Safety and Security Concerns
- Additional Resources
- Management of Exposed Victims
- Hospital and Community Preparedness for Disease Outbreaks
- Suggested Reading List
Section 7 - Chemical Emergencies
- Introduction
- Immediate Medical Response Information
- Quick Reference Guides
- Key Points About Chemical Emergencies
- Key Medical Resources
- Reporting Safety and Security Concerns
- Additional Resources
- Personal and Family Protection from Chemical Disasters
- Management of Exposed Victims
- Suggested Reading List
Section 8 - Radiation Emergencies
- Introduction
- Immediate Medical Response Information
- Quick Reference Guides
- Key Points About Radiation Emergencies
- Key Medical Resources
- Reporting Safety and Security Concerns
- Additional Resources
- General Information and Fact Sheets
- Management of Exposed Victims
- Hospital and Community Preparedness for Radiation Disasters
- Suggested Reading List
Section 9 - Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Victims, Families, and Responders
- Introduction
- Key Elements for Addressing Psychosocial Effects of Disaster
- Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Children
- Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Adult Victims and Emergency Responders
- Suggested Reading List
Section 10 - Education and Training Opportunities
- Introduction
- Selected Courses and Training Programs
- National Disaster Life Support™ Program
Section 11 - Organizational Links
- Federal Agencies
- International Resources
- Professional and Advocacy Organizations
- Academic Centers