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Bioterrorism Emergency Planning And Preparedness Questionnaire
For Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities play a vital role in the detection of and response to biological emergencies, including new emerging infections, influenza outbreaks, and terrorist use of biological weapons. The information and data obtained from this questionnaire can be used to help assess the preparedness and capacity of your hospital to respond to and treat victims of a biological
incident. Many of the questions only require yes, no, or don’t know (DK) responses. Others will require some research.
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AHRQ Unveils Hospital Bioterrorism Preparedness Tool
This week, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announced a new needs survey that hospitals can download and use as a checklist for assessing their capacity to handle potential victims of bioterrorist attacks or for evaluating existing emergency plans. The tool is designed to help hospitals anticpate their needs during a biological incident. more
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Information For Patients: Analgesic Nephropathy (Painkillers and the Kidneys)
An analgesic (AN-ul-JEE-zik) is any medicine intended to kill pain. Over-the-counter analgesics (medicines bought without a prescription) include aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, and others. These drugs present no danger for most people when taken in the recommended dosage. But some conditions make taking even these common painkillers dangerous for the kidneys. Also, taking one or a combination of these drugs regularly over a long period of time may increase the risk for kidney problems. Most drugs that can cause kidney damage are the ones that are excreted only through the kidneys. more
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Healthy Spouse Positive Indicator Of Healthy Patient
A new study by a Brigham Young University professor shows a strong association between the health of people and the health of their spouses. more
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Risky Behavior? Children Catch It From Their Parents
Parents who smoke and drink and generally do not take care of their health may influence their children to do the same, according to a new study that links parents' risky behavior to early sexual activity in teens. more
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