Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
but to prevent loss of life and decrease suffering
in the future and ultimately to learn from the
experience.
Planners need to emphasize inclusive prepared-
ness. A Hospital does not operate in isolation and
must break down barriers such as thinking that it
is alone in preparing. A hospital should work with
multiple agencies and partner with them to plan.
Knowing one's resources is paramount.
References
1. Dan Avstreih. The Rescue, 9.11.01: Two
weeks at ground zero.
Brown Alumni Magazine
Online
, November December 2001.
http://www.brownalumnimagazine.com/storydetail.
cfm?ID
=
373 (Accessed January 29, 2006)
2. Lab Safety Supply,
Disaster Preparedness &
Response.
Janesville, WI, Lab Safety Supply, p. 54,
Fall 2001
