Disasters: Selected Readings

ISBN: 9789275126332

The selections in the following three sections highlight various aspects of planning before a disaster strikes and an effective response in its aftermath. The selections touch on such topics as the handling of supplies, dealing with mass casualties, protecting various elements of the health sector, and coping with mental health issues among survivors.

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Publisher: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Section 3: Responding Effectively - This section deals with various aspects of a response to a disaster, ranging from effectively deploying field hospitals, coping with mental health issues, and processing supply donations.

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"The Use of Foreign Field Hospitals in the Aftermath of Sudden-Impact Disasters," from Pan American Health Organization, WHO-PAHO Guidelines for the Use of Foreign Field Hospitals in the Aftermath of Sudden-Impact Disasters, 2003.
pp. 131-144(14)

"Developmental Stages of Survivor Behavior," from Pan American Health Organization, Mental Health Services in Disasters: Manual for Humanitarian Workers, 2000.
pp. 145-152(8)

"Receiving Supplies," from Pan American Health Organization, Humanitarian Supply Management and Logistics in the Health Sector, 2001.
pp. 153-166(14)

"Record-keeping, Control, and Monitoring of Supplies," from Humanitarian Supply Management and Logistics in the Health Sector, 2001.
pp. 167-180(14)

"Infectious Disease Risks from Dead Bodies Following Natural Disasters," from Pan American Health Organization, Morgan O. Infectious disease risks from dead bodies following natural disasters. Rev Panam Salud Publica; 2004:15(5)307-312.
pp. 181-186(6)

"Post-disaster Intervention [Mental Health] Programs," Pan American Health Organization, Mental Health Services in Disasters: Manual for Humanitarian Workers, 2000.
pp. 187-207(21)

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