A unique joint tracking solution that gives hospitals complete situational awareness from the scene of a mass-casualty incident to and through patient admittance and discharge could play a critical role in victim treatment and survivability in the event of a mass-casualty incident.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is looking for hard-working, dedicated men and women to join its ranks on the frontline of protecting our homeland. CBP officers and Border Patrol agents carry out CBP's dual mission to facilitate travel and trade while securing the nation from those that would do us harm like terrorists and terrorist weapons, criminals, and contraband.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is increasing the type and amount of information it collects on commercial chemicals from chemical manufacturers, allowing the agency to better identify and manage potential risks to Americans' health and the environment.
"The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) Fire and Law Enforcement personnel now have a fully approved multiband radio," said Michael Sheehan, President and CEO of Thales Communications Inc. "The Liberty radio is a complete solution and is in the field today serving our nation's first responders."
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced that Global Entry kiosks are now available at Canadian pre-clearance locations as part of the integration of the Global Entry and NEXUS Trusted Traveler programs.
Core to the new Avon Protection hydration system is the CamelBak chem/bio resistant three-litre flexible reservoir, which has been specifically engineered to fit directly to any Avon Protection CBRN mask and will provide a new dimension in refreshment support and comfort for task forces and first responders operating in a CBRN environment.
"Brad Buswell's unique combination of government and business experience along with leadership skill makes him the clear choice to lead Morpho Detection to continued and further success." said Jay Cohen, chairman of the board, Morpho Detection, Inc. "The board and I have complete confidence in Brad's ability to continue and enhance Morpho Detection's track record of homeland security leadership."
Nursing workforce development programs, reauthorized by the Affordable Care Act and administered by the HHS Health Resources & Services Administration, are the primary source of federal funding for nursing education and workforce development. These programs bolster nursing education at all levels, from entry-level preparation through the development of advanced-practice nurses.
After two years and a presence in more than 100 hospitals, DisastersNet has changed its name to ReadyPoint Systems and expanded its technology offerings. EyeOn is ReadyPoint's newest technology. Built on the same platform as StandTo, the new system helps hospitals manage quality and patient safety - from hand-washing compliance to patient tracers - on a consistent basis.
"Ten years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, America is stronger and more resilient than ever before, but threats from terrorism persist and challenges remain," said DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano. "Over the past decade, we have made great strides to secure our nation against a large attack or disaster, to protect critical infrastructure and cyber networks, and to engage a broader range of Americans in the shared responsibility for security."
