systems, and functions to “…provide the structure for coordinating [state] interagency support for a [state] response to an incident” (FEMA.gov/National Response Framework). The ESFs are used in the response phase of a disaster to provide the core capabilities needed to respond to the inci...
The Federal Response Plan (FRP) is issued in 1992 to establish a clear structure for the delivery of federal assistance under authorities like the Stafford Act and National Contingency Plan. The FRP also designatesEmergency Support Functions(ESFs), and EPA is named a lead coordinator of ESF #10...
In common language the two alternatives are referred to as “off-path” and “on-path” models respectively. The BBERF supports a subset of the functions supported by the PCEF. The details regarding the BBERF and the two alternative architectures are discussed further below. 8.2.1.1 Multi-...
patients are regularly visited in the 11 level III hospitals in Abidjan and in Sector West and Sector East; doctors in the regional headquarters perform outreach activity by visiting remote offices twice a week; support is provided to the Government during important functions and to the United Nati...
Medical writing assistance was provided by David Evans, PhD, and Emma McConnell, PhD (Gardiner-Caldwell Communications, Macclesfield, United Kingdom), whose support was funded by Roche Diagnostics. This was limited to administrative functions of manuscript preparations; they did not have a role in ...
For example, mobile devices are now routinely used beyond their country of purchase and, unlike traditional cellu- lar phones, need to support emergency calling functions. It appears likely that different countries will deploy IP-based emergency services over different time horizons, so travelers may...
Summary: In addition to more than 200 other personnel engaged in various support functions associated with recovery efforts, Clean Harbors mobilized approximately 225 people to staff this time-critical project. Technical support teams managed cleanup crews who worked around the clock, 7 days per week...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a leading infectious cause of emergency department admission. Early UTI diagnosis is challenging, and a faster, preferably point-of-care urine analysis is necessary. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of urine flow cytometry (U...
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To positively stop a motor even when the contact of either emergency stop switch is short-circuited, by constituting the emergency stop switch by a switch for a multicircuit with a plurality of contacts in parallel, and by connecting a plurality of electromagnetic contactors...
support staff treat all their patients with equal care and respect, regardless of status An accessible point of delivery is one in which: • Policies and procedures are in place that ensure health services are either free or affordable to all young people • The point of delivery has ...