title: How would you handle a terrorist act involving weapons of mass destruction?
abstract: The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and the American Medical Association are focusing on preparation for terrorist attacks using weapons of mass destruction, which include nuclear, chemical, or biologic agents. A nuclear or chemical terrorism incident combines the problem of treating mass casualties with that of decontaminating patients. Joint Commission surveyors are asking about domestic terrorism preparedness. ACEP will offer a training course within 18 months for physicians, nurses, and paramedics.
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation; D001694:Biological Warfare; D002619:Chemical Warfare Agents; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000592:standards*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D009689:Nuclear Warfare; D012637:Security Measures; D014481:United States; D014754:Violence
chemical_list: D002619:Chemical Warfare Agents