Weapons of Mass Destruction, Consequence Management and the Role of the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract

This Strategic Research Project provides an overview of potential threats involving weapons of mass destruction, reviews background information related to disaster response, discusses the role of the Veterans Health Administration in preparing for and responding to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, and identifies strategies and actions to improve interagency processes relevant to the VHA in this area.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 09, 2002
Accession Number
ADA401062

Entities

People

  • Henry J. Ostermann

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Emergency Response
  • Gamma Rays
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Governments
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • United States Government
  • Viruses
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
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