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Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Science and the CBRNE Science Medical Operations Science Support Expert (CMOSSE)
- Source :
- Disaster Med Public Health Prep
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- A national need is to prepare for and respond to accidental or intentional disasters categorized as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE). These incidents require specific subject-matter expertise, yet have commonalities. We identify 7 core elements comprising CBRNE science that require integration for effective preparedness planning and public health and medical response and recovery. These core elements are (1) basic and clinical sciences, (2) modeling and systems management, (3) planning, (4) response and incident management, (5) recovery and resilience, (6) lessons learned, and (7) continuous improvement. A key feature is the ability of relevant subject matter experts to integrate information into response operations. We propose the CBRNE medical operations science support expert as a professional who (1) understands that CBRNE incidents require an integrated systems approach, (2) understands the key functions and contributions of CBRNE science practitioners, (3) helps direct strategic and tactical CBRNE planning and responses through first-hand experience, and (4) provides advice to senior decision-makers managing response activities. Recognition of both CBRNE science as a distinct competency and the establishment of the CBRNE medical operations science support expert informs the public of the enormous progress made, broadcasts opportunities for new talent, and enhances the sophistication and analytic expertise of senior managers planning for and responding to CBRNE incidents.
- Subjects :
- Engineering
Emergency Medical Services
Knowledge management
Chemical Hazard Release
0211 other engineering and technologies
Biohazard Release
Disaster Planning
02 engineering and technology
computer.software_genre
Article
030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Explosive Agents
Incident management
Strategic National Stockpile
Systems management
Humans
021110 strategic, defence & security studies
business.industry
National Incident Management System
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Resilience (organizational)
Subject-matter expert
Systems analysis
business
Working group
Radioactive Hazard Release
computer
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Disaster Med Public Health Prep
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....ec6b8f9b06e2d0058cc576fc745ec5d4