| chemical or biological terrorist attacks: an analysis of the preparedness of hospitals for managing victims affected by chemical or biological weapons of mass destruction. | the possibility of a terrorist attack employing the use of chemical or biological weapons of mass destruction (wmd) on american soil is no longer an empty threat, it has become a reality. a wmd is defined as any weapon with the capacity to inflict death and destruction on such a massive scale that its very presence in the hands of hostile forces is a grievous threat. events of the past few years including the bombing of the world trade center in 1993, the murrah federal building in oklahoma city ... | 2006 | 16823078 |
| combining the benefits of decision science and financial analysis in public health management: a county-specific budgeting and planning model. | state public health agencies are charged with providing and overseeing the management of basic public health services on a population-wide basis. these activities have a re-emphasized focus as a result of the events of september 11, 2001, the subsequent anthrax events, and the continuing importance placed on bioterrorism preparedness, west nile virus, and emerging infectious diseases (eg, monkeypox, sars). this has added to the tension that exists in budgeting and planning, given the diverse con ... | 2004 | 15552764 |