These resources were compiled to assist hospitals strengthen their overall preparedness, safety protocols, and ability to respond to incidents involving hazardous material incidents. They include essential guidelines for setting up effective decontamination procedures, proper handling of victims exposed to hazardous substances, and offer structured frameworks for monitoring the health of medical personnel involved in decontamination efforts.
Also included are resources on respiratory protection and equipment maintenance, particularly for devices like powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs), ensuring that hospitals are equipped with reliable protective gear and understand proper care protocols: