[nrsing-l] New ASTM Standard for Homeland Security

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[nrsing-l] New ASTM Standard for Homeland Security

The December 2004 ASTM Standardization News reported that ASTM International Committee E54 on Homeland Security has approved its 1st standard, E 2413 Guide for Hospital Preparedness and Response.

The document addresses such topics as suggested minimum levels of preparedness for acute care hospitals, effective development and utilization of a hospital vulnerability analysis, provisions for dealing with contaminated patients, coordination of operations with community assets.

ASTM standards can be purchased from customer service (610-832-9585 or service@astm.org) or at www.astm.org.

James J. Augustine, MD, Emory University, (404-486-1157 or jaugust@emory.edu) is the contact for further technical information.

Carol J. Bickford, PhD, RN,BC
Senior Policy Fellow
Department of Nursing Practice and Policy
American Nurses Association
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492