GNYHA: Resource Centers: Resource Centers by Topic: Emergency Preparedness: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Events: Bioterrorism

Bioterrorism

Anthrax
Botulism
Plague
Q Fever
Smallpox
Smallpox Vaccination
Tularemia
Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (Ebola, Yellow Fever, etc.)

Summary Grids/Checklists/Pocket Guides

Bioterrorism Agents/Diseases (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
10 Critical Steps for Handling Possible Bioterrorist Events 79.7 KB (New York State Department of Health)
Bioterrorism Rapid Response Pocket Card 58.4 KB (New York State Department of Health)
Summary of Biological Warfare Agents (New York State Department of Health)
Recognizing Illnesses That Might be Due to Bioterrorism 21.4 KB (New York City Department of Health)
Nationally Notifiable Infectious Diseases (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Communicable Disease Reporting 31.4 KB (New York State Department of Health)
Infection Control Bio-Terrorism Checklist 13.8 KB (Veterans' Health Administration)
Surveillance Plan: Biologic Pathogens/Outbreak 127 KB (Veterans' Health Administration)
Hospital Bioterrorism Preparedness Tool (Agency for Health Research and Quality, August 23, 2002)

Guidelines/Protocols

Preparedness for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Events: Questionnaire for Health Care Facilities (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
NYCDOHMH Guidance Document for Development of Protocols for Management of Patients Presenting to Hospital Emergency Departments and Clinics with Communicable Diseases of Urgent Public Health Concern (New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 2005) 204 KB
Best Practices for Hospital-Based First Receivers of Victims form Mass Casualty Incidents Involving the Release of Hazardous Substances (Occupational Safety and Health Administration, January 2005)
Code Red: Biological Agent Sampling Protocol (New York State Department of Health)
Environmental Control Measures for Airborne Infection Isolation Surge Capacity Planning in Health Care Facilities for Smallpox, SARS or Other Infections Potentially Transmitted via Airborne Droplet Nuclei (New York State Department of Health, December 18, 2003)
Commander's Guidebook: MTF Preparedness and Response to Biological Terrorism 362 KB (Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, US Navy, February 2002)
Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) Bioterrorism Information and Resources
Bacillus Anthracis (Anthrax)
Variola major (Smallpox)
Yersinia pestis (Plague)
Clostridium botulinum toxin (Botulism)
- Clinical Presentations and Syndromic Differential Diagnoses of Secected Agents of Bioterrorism
- Whom To Contact in the Event of a Bioterrorist Threat (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Protocols: Interim Recommened Notification Procedures for Local and State Public Health Department Leaders in the Event of a Bioterrorist Incident (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Enforcement Officials in the Event of a Bioterrorist Incident
- Sentinel Laboratory Guidelines for Suspected Agents of Bioterrorism: Clinical Laboratory Bioterrorism Readiness Plan (American Society for Microbiology)
- Slide Sets, Images and Teaching Tools for ID Specialists
  - Bioterrorism: Are We Prepared? (Center for Public Health and Disasters, University of California, Los Angeles)
  - Public Health Image Library — Bioterrorism Diseases/Agents (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  - If You Hear Hoofbeats . . . Consider These Zebras (Minnesota Department of Health)
  - Smallpox: What Every Clinician Should Know (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
A Mass Casualty Care Strategy for Biological Terrorism Incidents 923 KB (Department of Defense - June 1, 2002)
California Hospital Bioterrorism Response Planning Guide 1.6 MB (California Department of Health Services, 2002)
The Weill/Cornell Bioterrorism and Epidemic Outbreak Response Model (BERM) (Weill Medical College of Cornell University)
- Excel & HMTL versions
Local Health Department Interim Guide for Preparation and Evaluation of Terrorism Preparedness and Response Plans 384 KB (New York State Department of Health, December 27, 2001)
Generic Biological Agent Release Protocol 61.6 KB (Veterans' Health Administration)
General Biological Agent Release Incident Command System 78.9 KB (Veterans' Health Administration)
Bioterrorism Readiness Plan: A Template for Healthcare Facilities 89.8 KB (Centers for Disease Control and Association of Professionals for Infection Control)
Bioterrorism Emergency Planning and Preparedness Questionnaire for Healthcare Facilities 139 KB (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
Bioterrorism Readiness Plan: A Template for Healthcare Facilities (American Hospital Association: October 17, 2001)
- External/Internal Communication
- Reporting Requirements
- Agents
- Detection
- Infection Control
- Decontamination
- Isolation
- Laboratory Support and Confirmation
- Patient Visitor and Public Information

Advisories

Update on Public Health Precautions Related to Orange Threat Level: Part 1 72.4 KB (Information on Public Health Response in the Event of a Bioterrorism Emergency) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, December 31, 2003)
2002 Alert #28: Emergency Preparedness Alert Update 73.2 KB (New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, September 5, 2002)
ECRI Personal Protective Equipment Advisory 93.0 KB
New York State Department of Health Letter from the Commissioner: Update on Bioterrorism Readiness 323 KB (March 2002)
- Attachment 1: Reportable Disease List 29.5 KB
- Attachment 2: County Health Department Telephone Numbers 47.8 KB (4/8/02)
- Attachment 3: HPN description and application form
  Health Provider Network description 110 KB
- Attachment 4: Smallpox article 369 KB
- Attachment 5: Websites 101 KB
- Attachment 6: Ten Critical Steps for Handling Possible Bioterrorist Events 76.9 KB (4/2/02)
- Attachment 7: Bioterrorism Response Card 58.4 KB
New York State Department of Health "Dear Doctor" Letter 12.8 KB (October 19, 2001)
- Attachment 1: Recognizing Illnesses that Might be Due to Bioterrorism 21.4 KB
- Attachment 2: Recognizing Illnesses that Might be Due to Bioterrorism (Chart) 22.5 KB
- Attachment 3: Fact Sheet on Anthrax 14.1 KB
- Attachment 4: Anthrax as a Biological Weapon 450 KB (Journal of the American Medical Association Article, May 1999)
- Attachment 5: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Recommendations for the Prophylactic Use of Antibiotics for Anthrax 13.2 KB
- Attachment 6: Web Site References 12.1 KB
Readiness for Potential Attack Using Chemical or Biological Agents (American Hospital Association: October 3, 2001)
- Medical and pharmaceutical supplies
- Communications
- Talking to your Community and Media
- Chemical and Biological Agent Checklist
Monitoring for Unusual Illnesses or Disease Clusters 65.4 KB (New York State Department of Health, September 2001)

Powerpoint Presentations

Recognition and Treatment of Bioterrorism Diseases (The Center for Public Health Preparedness - Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University)
Bioterrorism: An Orientation for Providers of Medical Care 183 KB (New York City Department of Health)

Fact Sheet

Questions and Answers About Bioterrorism (New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Communicable Disease)

Articles

Journal of the American Medical Association: Articles on Bioterrorism
Hospital Preparedness for Victims of Chemical or Biological Terrorism 109 KB (American Journal of Public Health, May 2001)
Biological and Chemical Terrorism: Strategic Plan for Preparedness and Response 212 KB (MMWR, April 21, 2000)

Bioterrorism

Summary Grids/Checklists/Pocket Guides

Guidelines/Protocols

Advisories

Powerpoint Presentations

Fact Sheet

Articles

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