title: Bio-preparedness in the health system environment.
abstract: The recent outbreak of E-coli cases in Germany underscores the author's contention that there is an overriding need for healthcare systems to take a proactive rather than a reactive approach to pandemics. In the article he outlines steps to be considered and taken now.
authors.affiliation: Masada Tactical, LLC, Pikesville, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Tzviel
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Blankchtein
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D004189:Disaster Planning; D006801:Humans; D058873:Pandemics