Back to Annual Meeting Page		American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition December 10-14, 2005 Philadelphia, PA

Abstract #121881

Kaye Bender, RN, PhD, FAAN, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing, Professor and Dean, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216, 601-984-6220, kbender@son.umsmed.edu

There are common elements present in the public health preparation for and response to both natural and man-made disasters. Those elements, once in place and demonstrated to be efficient, can be deployed for any type of disaster response. Investing in effective public health emergency preparedness strategies and interventions can positively affect the outcomes of any disaster.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify common elements between public health preparedness in natural disasters and man-made disasters.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commercial supporters.