Download or read book U S Postal Service written by Mark L. Goldstein and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Sept. & Oct. 2001, at least 4 letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to news media personnel & 2 U.S. Senators, leading to the first cases of bioterrorism-related anthrax in the U.S. Nine postal employees assoc. with 2 postal facilities that processed the letters -- Trenton, NJ & Brentwood, DC -- contracted anthrax. The USPS closed Trenton & Brentwood, but other contaminated postal facilities remained open. This report covers Trenton, Brentwood, & 3 of these other facilities. It describes: the factors considered in deciding whether to close the 5 facilities; the info. communicated to postal employees about health risk & the extent of the facilities' contam'n.; & how lessons learned from the response to the contam'n. could be used in future situations.
Download or read book U S Postal Service written by United States. Government Accountability Office and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book U s Postal Service written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. Postal Service: Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure an Appropriate Response to Anthrax Contamination
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Download or read book U S Postal Service Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure an Appropriate Response to Anthrax Contamination written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In September and October 2001, at least four letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to news media personnel and two U.S. Senators, leading to the first cases of bioterrorism-related anthrax in the United States. The contaminated letters, which were delivered through the U.S. mail system, caused 22 cases of anthrax, 5 of them fatal. Nine postal employees associated with two postal facilities that processed the letters -- Trenton in New Jersey and Brentwood in Washington, D.C. -- contracted anthrax and two Brentwood employees died. The U.S. Postal Service closed Trenton and Brentwood, but other contaminated postal facilities remained open. GAO's review covers Trenton, Brentwood, and three of these other facilities. As requested, this report describes the following: (1) the factors considered in deciding whether to close the five facilities, (2) the information communicated to postal employees about health risks and the extent of the facilities' contamination, and (3) how lessons learned from the response to the contamination could be used in future situations. GAO is making recommendations to help ensure that the Postal Service has comprehensive, clear, accurate, and up-to-date guidance for any future anthrax response. The Postal Service indicated that it had taken or would take action on GAO's recommendations.
Download or read book US Postal Service written by Bernard L. Ungar and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2001, letters contaminated with anthrax resulted in 23 cases of the disease, 5 deaths, and the contamination of numerous U.S. Postal Service facilities, including the Southern CT Processing and Dist. Center in Wallingford, CT. This report addresses whether: the Postal Service followed applicable guidelines and requirements for informing employees at the facility about the contamination; and lessons can be learned from the response to the facility's contamination. To help prevent a reoccurrence of communication problems, this report recommends that the Postal Service, OSHA, GSA, and the Nat. Response Team work together to revise their existing reg's. to require prompt communication of available test results, including quantitative results, to workers and others.
Download or read book Gao 04 239 U s Postal Service written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GAO-04-239 U.S. Postal Service: Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure an Appropriate Response to Anthrax Contamination
Download or read book The Role of the United States Postal Service in Public Safety and Security written by Lois M. Davis and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2008-11-19 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States Postal Service has long held a statutory monopoly to deliver mail to mailboxes (known as the Mailbox Rule). Critics have argued against the Mailbox Rule on anti-monopoly and property rights grounds. But relaxing the Mailbox Rule may affect public safety and security. This study assesses the public safety concerns of relaxing the Mailbox Rule and makes recommendations to address these concerns.
Download or read book U S Postal Service written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book U s Postal Service written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. Postal Service: Better Guidance Is Needed to Improve Communication Should Anthrax Contamination Occur in the Future
Download or read book Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics written by Kate Curtis and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 1519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emergency and Trauma Care is written for Australian emergency care providers including paramedics, emergency nurses, pre-hospital care providers, nurse practitioners, general practice nurses and allied health practitioners including occupational therapists and physiotherapists who are caring for trauma patients. This book follows the patient journey from pre-hospital to definitive care. Using a body systems approach, each chapter provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of adult and paediatric emergencies. Implications for clinical practice is supported by chapters of professional practice, clinical skills, research, evidence-based practice, and legal, ethical and cultural issues. Clinical assessment, physiology, management and rationale for intervention of common and not so common emergency presentations are provided, with each chapter providing clear and relevant examples for both Paramedics and Nurses. Emergency and Trauma Care brings together a team of highly respected clinical practitioners and academics to deliver the most up-to-date text dealing with the practical procedures and evidence experienced by emergency and trauma care providers every day. Chapter 2 Pre-hospital care overview in Australia and NZ Chapter 10 Scene assessment, management and rescue Chapter 11 Pre-Hospital Clinical Reasoning, Triage and Communication Pre-hospital and emergency nursing considerations included in all relevant chapters Chapter 5 Cultural Considerations in Emergency Care addresses cultural diversity, beliefs and values and focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and Maori health Chapter 19 Resuscitation includes advanced life support, airway management and incorporates the 2010 Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines Chapter 37 People with disabilities provides assessment, examination and communication strategies for working with clients with intellectual and physical disabilities Section 5 focuses on examination and communication strategies for working with unique population groups, including the elderly, disabled, obstetric and paediatric patients Section 6 details major trauma assessment and management, blast injury, and trauma to specific body regions Essentials outline the main points addressed in each chapter Practice tips assist with communication skills, procedures and assessment Case studies supported by questions throughout Summaries and Key points, review questions, web links and references provide for consolidation and further research. Evolve resources include Power point slides, 30 additional Case studies, image bank, web links Three paramedic specific chapters (including scene assessment and management)
Download or read book Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics eBook written by Kate Curtis and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 1502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expanded editorial team, all internationally recognised researchers and leaders in Emergency Care Chapter 6 Patient safety and quality care in emergency All chapters revised to reflect the most up-to-date evidence-based research and practice Case studies and practice tips highlight cultural considerations and communication issues Aligns to NSQHSS 2e, NMBA and PBA Standards An eBook included in all print purchases
Download or read book U S Postal Service Guidance on Suspicious Mail Needs Further Refinement written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In fall 2001, five persons died from inhalation anthrax contracted from contaminated letters delivered through the U.S. mail system. 1 After the anthrax attacks, the frequency of incidents involving suspicious packages or powder spills increased dramatically, due partly to anthrax hoaxes as well as concerns over leakages from mail that had previously been handled routinely. Since October 2001, over 16,000 such incidents have occurred at postal facilities. These incidents have posed a challenge to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as well as to law enforcement and public health agencies at all levels of government. The Postal Service has emphasized to its employees to be on the alert for suspicious mail that may pose a threat and has developed guidance for them on how to identify and respond to such mail, in order to protect them and the public from potential harm. Suspicious mail consists of envelopes or packages that have characteristics that indicate they may have dangerous contents, such as a bomb, a radiological substance, or a biological or chemical agent. 2 The Postal Service has made a commitment to continuously improve its processes related to anthrax and other biohazards, including its guidance for identifying and responding to suspicious mail.
Download or read book The U S Postal Service Response to the Threat of Bioterrorism Through the Mail written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book High Containment Laboratories written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-03 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High-Containment Laboratories: National Strategy for Oversight Is Needed
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Download or read book Forms Catalog written by United States Postal Service and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
