Reports

A Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP) Report: Institute of Medicine (IOM) Calls for New Research on Safety Garb for Health Workers

This report is divided into three parts: research gaps related to influenza transmission; the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers; and the design, testing, and certification of PPEs.

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Publishes Annual Security Inspection Report to Congress

This unclassified version of an annual report to Congress covers the security inspection program for commercial power reactors and certain fuel-cycle facilities.

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Government Accountability Office (GAO) Influenza Pandemic: Further Efforts Are Needed to Ensure Clearer Federal Leadership Roles and an Effective National Strategy

This report assesses how clearly federal leadership roles and responsibilities are defined and the extent to which the Strategy and Plan address six characteristics of an effective national strategy.

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Federal Emergency Managment Agency (FEMA): Systems Support Division (SSD) Quarterly Bulletin

This bulletin gives updates on the Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP), and System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) programs.

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Fusion Centers: Key Terror Fighting Tool for Cops - A Manhattan Institute for Police Research Report

The report is intended to be used as a guide for police officers seeking to enhance their state's ability to prevent - and, if necessary, respond to - any type of threat. The report is considered essential background for reporters.

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Department of Homeland Security Response to GAO Report Titled: Progress Report on Implementation of Mission and Management Functions

The Department of Homeland Security has provided response and comments on the report submitted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) entitled Department of Homeland Security: Progress Report on Implementation of Mission and Management Functions.

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Protecting American Consumers Every Step of the Way: A Strategic Framework for Continual Improvements in Import Safety - A Report Issued by the Department of Health and Human Services

The Strategic Framework presents an import-safety strategy that considers the risks of unsafe products reaching U.S. consumers.

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Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report - Department of Homeland Security: Progress Report on Implementation of Mission and Management Functions

GAO says "DHS also has not yet fully adopted and applied a risk-management approach in implementing its mission and management functions."

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Report of the Virginia Tech Review Panel Presented to Timothy M. Kaine, Governor of Virigina

This review of the Virginia Tech shootings Governor Kaine commissioned a comprehensive review by many nationally recognized individuals. In this report you will review the key findings by these individuals.

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Emergency Response Planning in Hospitals, Untied States: 2003-2004, A Centers for Disease Control Report

This study presents baseline data to determine which hospital characteristics are associated with preparedness for terrorism and natural disaster in the areas of emergency response planning and availability of equipment and specialized care units.

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