'Dirty bomb' threat puts spotlight on unprepared EDs: do you have a plan?
Almost half of hospitals lack a plan for nuclear terrorism; however, disaster management experts say it's not difficult to add this to an existing disaster plan. Screen all incoming patients for radiation if a disaster involves the use of explosives. Provide staff with training in radiologic monitoring. Use a dirty bomb scenario for your next disaster drill.
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