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Markenson D, Redlener I. 2007. Pediatric preparedness for disasters and terrorism: National Consensus Conference. New York, NY: National Center for Disaster Preparedness, 64 pp.

Annotation: This paper presents guidelines from the multiple areas of expertise and disciplines involved in the planning for and care of children during times of disaster and terrorist events. It provides information on the participants of the consensus conferences in 2003 and 2005 and includes recommendations in the following areas: emergency and prehospital care; hospital care; preparedness and response; biological, chemical, and radiological terrorism treatment; decontamination, quarantine, and isolation; mental health needs; school preparedness and response; training and drills; and future research agenda and funding. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, 215 West 125th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10027, Telephone: (646) 845-2300 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ncdp.mailman.columbia.edu Available from the website.

Keywords: Disaster planning, Disasters, Emergency medical services for children, Hospital emergency services, Terrorism

U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2006. Pediatric terrorism and disaster preparedness: A resource for pediatricians - Summary. Rockville, MD: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 34 pp.

Annotation: This summary presents highlights from a report prepared by the American Academy of Pediatrics for the Agency for Heallthcare Research and Quality. The purpose of the report is to enhance the role and capabilities of pediatricians in planning for and responding to natural disasters and bioterrorist events and to ensure that the special needs of children are incorporated into local, state, regional, and federal disaster preparedness planning and response. A list of resources for additional information is provided.

Contact: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 427-1364 Web Site: http://www.ahrq.gov Available from the website. Document Number: AHRQ Pub. No. 06(07)-0056-1.

Keywords: Children, Disaster planning, Disasters, Pediatricians, Terrorism

Bravata DM, Wang E, Holty J, Lewis R, Wise PH, Nayak,S, Liu H, McDonald M, Owens DK. 2006. Pediatric anthrax: Implications for bioterrorism preparedness. Rockville, MD: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 34 pp. (Evidence report/technology assessment; no. 141)

Annotation: This report describes a literature search about children with anthrax (from 1900 to 2005) to describe their clinical course, treatment responses, and the predictors of disease progression and mortality, and to differentiate any requirements specific to children in the case of a terrorist attack utilizing anthrax. Chapters include an introduction to key research questions, methods used in the data collection and analysis, results of the various forms of anthrax, and a discussion section outlining limitations of the research and future research needs. References are also included. Appendices provide information on data abstracted, adult anthrax cases not included in this analysis, and a list of peer reviewers.

Contact: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (301) 427-1364 Web Site: http://www.ahrq.gov Available from the website. Document Number: AHRQ Pub. No. 06(07)-0056-1.

Keywords: Literature reviews, Children, Emergency medical services for children, Pediatric care, Research, Terrorism

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 2005. Terrorism and other public health emergencies: A reference guide for media. Washington, DC]: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 259 pp.

Annotation: This guide, intended for those working in the media, provides information about how the public health system is preparing for and will respond to terrorist acts and other public health emergencies. The guide addresses the following topics: (1) planning for the unthinkable: preparation and response in public health, (2) biological agents, (3) chemical agents, (4) radiation emergenices, (5) terrorism and the food supply, (6) environmental safety and testing, (7) the role of the federal government, (8) self-care for media, (9) range of public reactions, (10) risk communications during a terrorist attack or other public health emergency, (11) history of biological, chemical, and radiation emergencies, and (12) media contacts. The guide includes 10 appendices: acronyms, selected Web sites, a glossary, description of relevant acts, family disaster planning, disaster supplies and personal workplace supplies kit, self-monitoring checklist, reducing stress and renewing energy, and helping children and adolescents cope.

Contact: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 647-D, Washington, DC 20201, Telephone: (202) 690-7850 Web Site: http://www.hhs.gov/news/ Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Disaster planning, Disasters, Emergencies, Environmental health, Families, Federal government, Manuals, Mass media, Public health, Terrorism

U.S. Center for Mental Health Services. 2004. Mental health response to mass violence and terrorism: A training manual. Rockville, MD: U.S. Center for Mental Health Services, 184 pp.

Annotation: This manual offers information about what mental health professionals, crime victim assistance professionals, and faith-based counselors need to know to provide appropriate mental health support following incidents involving criminal mass victimization. The manual also provides a training course designed to enable human service providers to help victims, survivors, and family members cope with trauma and loss and participate in the criminal justice process, help the community at large recover, and understand and manage service providers' own work-related stress responses. Manual topics include (1) human responses to mass violence and terrorism, (2) mental health intervention, (3) organizational preparation and response and the mental health role, (4) stress prevention, management, and intervention, (5) setting up training, (6) comprehensive training course outline, and (7) additional training needs and options. An overview of resources is also included.

Contact: U.S. Center for Mental Health Services, , 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (240) 276-1310 Web Site: https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/offices-centers/cmhs Available from the website.

Keywords: Communities, Counselors, Crime, Emotional trauma, Families, Intervention, Mental health, Mental health professionals, Prevention, Resource materials, Stress, Survivors, Terrorism, Training, Victims

Grantmakers in Health. 2003. Strengthening the public health system for a healthier future. Washington, DC: Grantmakers in Health, 48 pp. (Issue brief no. 17)

Annotation: This issue brief synthesizes key points from an expert dialog held November 6, 2002 to examine the status of national and local efforts to maintain the public health system and prepare for the possibility of bioterrorism. Topics include an examination of the role and weaknesses of the nation's public health infrastructure; organizational, workforce and competency capacity; information and data systems; and emergency preparedness in the public health infrastructure. Sections on conclusions and references are also included.

Contact: Grantmakers In Health, 1100 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036-4101, Telephone: (202) 452-8331 Fax: (202) 452-8340 Web Site: http://www.gih.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Emergency medical services, Health care delivery, Program evaluation, Public health infrastructure, Public health services, Terrorism

National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism. 2003. Recommendations to the Secretary. Atlanta, GA: National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism, 29 pp.

Annotation: This report outlines recommendations to aid in identifying and preparing a comprehensive public health strategy to ensure the safety of America's children and to meet their physical, medical, psychological, and special needs in the face of the threat of terrorism. Topics include federal responsibilities, schools and other child congregate care settings, mental health and psychosocial support, primary care pediatric providers, pre-hospital and hospital care, community involvement, training, health intelligence, risk communication and public education, emergency medical service systems and protocols, and the strategic national stockpile of essential medical materials. The appendices include a list of Advisory Committee members, advisors, and consultants, and selected Department of Health and Human Services accomplishments and initiatives related to children and terrorism.

Contact: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response , 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 638-G, Washington, DC 20201, Telephone: (202) 205-2882 Web Site: http://www.hhs.gov/aspr Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Child health services, Emergencies, Emergency medical services for children, Mental health services, Public health services, Strategic plans, Terrorism

National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Program for Pediatric Preparedness. 2003. Pediatric preparedness for disasters and terrorism: A national consensus conference—Executive summary. New York, NY: National Center for Disaster Preparedness, 45 pp.

Annotation: This report summarizes the issues discussed at the National Consensus Conference on Pediatric Preparedness in Disasters and Terrorism held in Washington, DC in February 2003 to develop consensus recommendations as well as a research agenda on the needs of children in disaster and terrorism preparedness. Topics include emergency and prehospital care, hospital care, emergency preparedness, terrorism preparedness and response, mental health needs, school preparedness and response, training and drills, and future research agenda and funding. Also included are conclusions, future directions for additional research, and a list of abbreviations. The final section of tables outline pediatric item requirements for shelters, recommended therapies and prophylaxis of anthrax and additional diseases in children, recommended treatment and management of chemical agents used in terrorism, autoinjector usage by age and weight of child, guidelines for KI dose administration, marrow stimulative agents, and radionuclides produced after radiologic terrorism or disaster, internal contamination, toxicity and treatment. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, 215 West 125th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10027, Telephone: (646) 845-2300 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ncdp.mailman.columbia.edu Available from the website.

Executive Summary

Keywords: Child health, Child health services, Child mental health, Children, Conferences, Disaster planning, Emergency medical services for children, Pediatric care, School safety, Terrorism

National Conference of State Legislatures. 2002. Protecting democracy: States respond to terrorism. Denver, CO: National Conference of State Legislatures, 2 pp.

Annotation: This series of four fact sheets addresses different ways in which the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have affected health care in the United States. Each two-page fact sheet discusses the ways states have responded to the attacks and provides contacts for more information. "Children's Mental Health and Terrorism" describes reactions that many children may be suffering from as a result of the attacks and lists federal resources that have been made available to hardest hit areas for mental health funding in the wake of the attacks. "The Public Health Role in Fighting Terrorism" discusses what needs to be done and what is being done to prepare the public health system to deal with possible future attacks. "Terrorism and the Health Workforce" describes the type of health workforce needed to combat a disaster involving mass casualties. "Vaccines to Protect Against Terrorism" describes anthrax and smallpox and their respective vaccines and discusses the availability of those vaccines.

Contact: National Conference of State Legislatures, 7700 East First Place, Denver, CO 80230, Telephone: (303) 364-7700 Fax: (303) 364-7800 Web Site: http://www.ncsl.org Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: Children, Federal initiatives, Immunization programs, Mental health, Public health, Terrorism

National Institute of Mental Health. 2002. Mental health and mass violence: Evidence-based early psychological intervention for victims/survivors of mass violence—A workshop to reach consensus on best practices. Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Mental Health, 123 pp.

Annotation: This report describes a conference held in Warrenton, Virginia, October 29 - November 1, 2001, of disaster mental health experts from six countries to address the impact of early psychological interventions and to identify what works, what doesn't work, and what the gaps are in knowledge in this area. Participants examined research on critical issues related to the following topics: recommended early interventions for those exposed to mass violence situations; identifying the key operating principles; setting parameters for appropriate screening and follow-up; and defining expertise, skills, and training for providers of early intervention services. The report also addresses what is known about timing for various types of interventions. Also included is an outline of a sample training program for an early intervention work force. Appendices include additional information on resource organizations, a glossary of terms, workforce training, additions and dissenting opinions, intervention literature review tables, measures, and references.

Contact: National Institute of Mental Health, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892-9663, Telephone: (866) 615-6464 Secondary Telephone: (301) 443-8431 Fax: (301) 443-4279 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nimh.nih.gov Available at no charge; also available from the website. Document Number: NIH Pub. No. 02-5138.

Keywords: Conferences, Early intervention services, Emergencies, Mental health, Model programs, Survivors, Terrorism, Training, Trauma, Victims, Violence

Goodman RF, Gurian A, ed. 2002. Caring for kids after trauma and death: A guide for parents and health professionals. New York, NY: Institute for Trauma and Stress, New York University Child Study Center, 57 pp.

Annotation: This guide describes how children grieve at different ages and the specific ways that teachers, mental health professionals, and parents can help them with the immediate and ongoing tasks of grieving. The guide is divided into the following sections: (1) essential information, (2) guidelines for schools, (3) guidelines for mental health professionals, (4) guidelines for parents, (5) children, trauma, and death, (6) mental health, (7) adults, trauma, and death, (8) special topics, and (9) information in Spanish. The guide includes practical tips and specific concepts and issues.The guide contains two appendices: (1) references and (2) books for children, adolescents, parents, and professionals on bereavement; trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder; anxiety disorders; depression; and war, terrorism, and tolerance.The guide as available in English and Spanish.

Contact: New York University Child Study Center, 577 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, Telephone: (212) 263-6622 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.aboutourkids.org/ Available from the website.

Keywords: Adults, Anxiety, Bereavement, Children, Death, Depression, Emotional trauma, Grief, Mental health, Parents, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Resource materials, Spanish language materials, Terrorism, War