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Chapter 14 Key Terms

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bioterrorism   use of biologic agents to create fear and threat in a terrorist act  
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)   Federal agency that provides facilities and services for investigation, identification, prevention, and control of disease; headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia  
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codes   system of notification that allows information to be transmitted rapidly  
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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 and equipment  
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disaster situation   uncontrollable, unexpected, psychologically shocking event  
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endemic   the expected or normal incidence native to or occurring naturally to a specific area or environment  
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epidemic   disease that emerges rapidly at an uncharacteristic time or in an unusual pattern  
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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  
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)   Federal agency responsible for monitoring safety and health standards in the workplace  
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PASS   a mnemonic to help remember how to operate the fire extinguisher; Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handles, Sweep from side to side to coat the area evenly  
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Poisoning   the condition or physical state produced by the ingestion, injection, inhalation, or exposure of a poisonous (toxic) substance  
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RACE   a formula to enable nurses to be prepared when safety is threatened by fire; Rescue the patient, sound the Alarm, Confine the fire, Extinguish or Evacuate.  
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safety reminder device (SRD)   Any one of numerous devices used to immobilize a patient; formerly referred to as a restraint  
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sentinel event   any unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof  
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terrorism   use or threats of violence by individuals or organized groups using biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons against society or government for political gain  
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