Seat at the Table: Working with the Disaster Workforce

National Library of Medicine. 10/2016 This course from the National Library of Medicine Disaster Information Management Research Center prepares librarians to work with first responders, including public safety officials, fire/rescue personnel, public health departments, local health care facilities, and emergency planners. It covers the basics of initiating and developing relationships with all relevant local, state, and federal officials and agencies, as well as with emergency responders. It discusses why it is critical to have a seat at the table before, during, and after a disaster. (Text)
Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: news