New Web site Offers Online Training and Team Lead Support for Contaminate Patient Management and Decontamination Processes

National Dialogue on Preparedness
The FEMA Local, State, Tribal and Federal Preparedness Task Force has launched the National Dialogue on Preparedness Website soliciting input from anyone who has a stake in preparing our communities and the Nation. The site will be open from now until September 10 at http://preparedness.ideascale.com and welcomes all ideas and recommendations.

Framework for Improving Ohio's Trauma System
     - Overview letter
     - Draft version of framework

OHA RFP for Exercises Planning SE Ohio

Interim Report on Children and Disasters
The National Commission on Children and Disasters was created by Congress to 1) conduct a comprehensive study that examines and assesses the needs of children as they relate to preparation for, response to and recovery from all hazards, including major disasters and emergencies; and 2) submit a report to the President and Congress on the Commission's specific findings, conclusions and recommendations.

The recommendations contained in this Interim Report  fall within the following categories: 1) Disaster Management and Recovery; 2) Mental Health; 3) Child Physical Health and Trauma; 4) Emergency Medical Services and Pediatric Transport; 5) Disaster Case Management; 6) Child Care; 7) Elementary and Secondary Education; 8) Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice; 9) Sheltering Standards, Services and Supplies; 10) Housing; and 11) Evacuation.

OSHA publishes overview of medical screening and surveillance requirements
OSHA updated the Screening and Surveillance: A Guide to OSHA Standards pocket guide that provides occupational health professionals with an overview of OSHA requirements on medical screening and surveillance. It describes what physical examinations and tests, such as chest x-rays, lung function tests and blood tests, are required to measure worker exposure to chemicals such as hexavalent chromium and benzene, and other workplace hazards such as noise and bloodborne pathogens. This quick-reference tool also points to the appropriate standards for more specifics. Copies can be ordered online
from OSHA's publications Web page.

New OSHA videos provide proper respirator fit and use guidance
OHSA has produced two new videos that feature training and guidance on respriator safety. The "Respirator Safety" video shows healthcare workers how to correctly put on and take off respirators, such as N95s. The "Difference between Respirators and Surgical Masks" video explains the particular uses for each one and how they prevent worker exposure to infections diseases. Viewers can watch both English and Spanish versions by visiting the Department of Labor's YouTube site.

New Medical Coordination Documents Now Available

Mass Fatality Hospital Evacuation Plans and Documents Now Available

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