Knowledge Synthesis and Application of Crisis-Expectant Lodging/Shelter Guidance.

Abstract

The report presents literature reviews and syntheses on selected topics related to the training of lodging/shelter managers in a crisis-expectant period. Two principle task areas were addressed and the following products are reported: a content outline for shelter management training with an accompanying proposal for course elements of a complete training package for lodging/shelter managers; and detailed outlines and specifications for two of the elements (training modules) from this package--shelter organization and radiological defense. Also included in this report are: a review of and a set of recommendations for procedures that would allow for staff expansion and rapid training of lodging/shelter managers in a crisis-expectant period; a review of techniques and recommendations for insuring trainee motivation and commitment during peacetime; and a brief summary of ancillary knowledge consolidation and application tasks related to lodging/shelter guidance. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1981
Accession Number
ADA105600

Entities

People

  • Bela H. Banathy
  • Diana P. Studebaker
  • John W. Thomas
  • Joyce C. Hecht

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Business Administration
  • Civil Defense
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Disasters
  • Emergency Response
  • Hazards
  • Health Services
  • Human Behavior
  • Management Personnel
  • Management Training
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Students
  • United States
  • Warning Systems

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