title: The critical role of hospitals involved in national bioterrorism preparedness.
abstract: This article is excerpted from a speech by Homeland Security Director Ridge on April 8, 2002 at the annual meeting of the American Hospital Association. In it he spells out what is expected from hospitals in preparing for the next terror attack, with the emphasis on bioterrorism and what assistance is being and will be provided.
authors.forename: Tom
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ridge
mesh_terms: D000573:American Hospital Association; D023482:Bioterrorism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration; D012637:Security Measures; D014481:United States