The National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory asked the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to convene a workshop, "The Use and Effectiveness of Powered Air Purifying Respirators in Health Care," to help prioritize and accelerate National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health activities to update certification requirements for powered air purifying respirators for healthcare use.
This report provides non-binding recommendations for first responders dealing with mass chemical exposure incidents. The guidance is intended for senior leaders, planners, incident commanders, emergency management personnel and trainers of local response organizations and health care facilities.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) personal protective equipment (PPE) selection matrix is intended to help employers select appropriate PPE for workers who may be exposed to Ebola virus through direct contact with blood or other potentially infectious body fluids from individuals with signs or symptoms of Ebola; objects, materials, and surfaces with Ebola-virus contamination; and exposure to bio-aerosols that may contain Ebola virus particles.
The goals of this Plan include increasing the electronic collection and sharing of health information while protecting individual privacy and creating an environment where interoperable information is used by health care providers, public health entities, researchers, and individuals to improve health, health care, and reduce costs. Application deadline is March 6, 2015.
In this annual volume, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will look ahead at the crises and opportunities that will likely arise in 2015, how best to deal with them, and what lasting effects they might leave for the next U.S. administration and its allies around the world.
This report briefly analyzes the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Strategy, which is the key strategic document released by the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force established by executive order. The report also discusses overarching issues that may arise during oversight of the Hurricane Sandy recovery process and how lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy can be applied to future disasters.
This report analyzes the FY2015 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Although this report makes note of many budgetary resources provided to DHS, its primary focus is on funding approved by Congress through the appropriations process.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ensures the safety of all food except for meat, poultry, and certain egg products. This report focuses on the FDA's statutory authority and legal issues relating to the following administrative enforcement actions: inspections, warning letters, recalls, suspension of registration, and administrative detention.
This report reflects the accomplishments of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General for the period 1 April 2014 to 30 September 2014. The report also includes the status of prior reports and recommendations to DHS.
This report details the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) program and financial performance from 1 October 2013 through 30 September 2014. It reflects the agency's achievement of its safety and security strategic goals and objectives, and their related performance indicators.
