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| bioterrorism | Use of biologic agents to create fear and threat in a terrorist act. |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Federal agency that provides facilities and services for investigation, identification, prevention, and control of disease; headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. |
| codes | System of notification that allows information to be transmitted rapidly. |
| disaster manual | Written agency instructions specifying departmental responsibilities, chain of command, callback procedures for the receipt and management of casualties, and policies related to the overall management of supplies. |
| disaster situation | Uncontrollable, unexpected, psychologically shocking event. |
| endemic | The expected or normal incidence native to or occuring naturally to a specific area or environment. |
| epidemic | A disease that emerges rapidly at an uncharacteristic time or in an unusual pattern. |
| Hazard Communication Act | Requires hospitals to inform employees about the presence of or potential for harmful exposures and how to reduce the risk of exposures. |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | Federal agency responsible for monitoring safety and health standards in the workplace. |
| PASS | A mnemonic that will help you remember to operate the fire extinguisher. (Pull, Aim, Squeez, Sweep) |
| poisoning | The condition or physical state produced by the ingestion, injection, inhalation, or exposure of a poisonous (toxic) substance. |
| RACE | A formula to enable nurse to be prepared when safety is threatened by fire; rescue, alarm,confine, extinguish |
| safety reminder ddevice (SRD) | Any one of numerous devices used to immobilize a patient; formerly referred as a restraint. |
| sentinel event | Any unexpected occurence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof. |
| terrorism | Use or threats of violence by individuals or organized groups using biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons against society or government for political gain. |
