by chceradmin | Oct 20, 2023 | CBRNE, Chemical / Biological, Dirty Bomb, Nuclear, Oversight, Terrorism
We are updating this post, originally published in 2009, to underscore the need to replace Cesium irradiation devices to prevent easy access to material to make a Dirty Bomb, described by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as: “A “dirty bomb” is one...
by chceradmin | Oct 16, 2023 | Biological, CBRNE, Chemical / Biological, Posts - Natural Hazards, Public Health
Originally posted to LinkedIn in April, this update reflects the large increase in Tuberculosis we predicted at the time: One hundred ten thousand immigrants have arrived in New York City over the last two years, placing a large burden on the city’s housing,...
by chceradmin | Oct 12, 2023 | CBRNE, Chemical / Biological, Oversight, Posts - Manmade Hazards and Issues
The CFATS Program was enacted to keep critical chemical industry infrastructure targets safe from terrorist attacks. According to CISA: “In 2006, Congress authorized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish the Chemical Facility...
by chceradmin | Sep 7, 2012 | Accreditation, Posts - Manmade Hazards and Issues, Public Health
The June 2007 TJC posting of an alert to the hospital community to be prepared to implement a set of new and revised Elements of Performance (EP) was a shock to many in the industry. The new or revised all-hazards Elements of Performance were not new to existing...
by chceradmin | Nov 2, 2010 | Chemical / Biological, Corruption, Earthquake, Hurricane, Nuclear, Posts - Manmade Hazards and Issues
This is the first in a series of articles published in Family Security Matters, a blog dedicated to engaging families in our Nation’s Security. The article includes information based on the author’s recent book: “Unready: TO ERR IS HUMAN, The Other Neglected...
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