TAP CBRN Preparedness: Knowledge, Training and Networks

The main goal of this targeted agenda program (TAP) was the establishment of an international network that would be able to advise on how to improve education and training for chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN)) responders. By combining the members of the TAP group, the CBRN Task...

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Published in:Prehospital and disaster medicine 2008-08, Vol.23 (S2), p.s65-s69
Main Authors: van der Woude, Irene, de Cock, Johan S., Bierens, Joost J.L.M., Christiaanse, Jan C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
and nuclear
biological
chemical
Disaster Planning
Disasters
education
Educational Status
Global Health
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health technology assessment
Humans
International Cooperation
knowledge
Models, Educational
network
preparedness
Program Development
radiological
Relief Work
responders
Tap Report
training
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Summary:The main goal of this targeted agenda program (TAP) was the establishment of an international network that would be able to advise on how to improve education and training for chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN)) responders. By combining the members of the TAP group, the CBRN Task Force of the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM) and the European network of the Hesculaep Group, an enthusiastic and determined group has been established to achieve the defined goal. It was acknowledged that the bottlenecks for education and training for CBRN responders are mainly awareness and preparedness. For this reason, even basic education and training on CBRN is lacking. It was advised that the focus for the future should be on the development of internationally standardized protocols and standards. The face-to-face discussions of the TAP will be continued at future Hesculaep expert meetings. The intention is that during the 16WCDEM, the achievements of the established network will be presented.
ISSN:1049-023X
1945-1938
DOI:10.1017/S1049023X00021270