Recognizing Contaminated Patients

Healthcare workers risk exposure to hazardous materials or terrorist agents when hospitals receive contaminated patients. This program, part of the Hospital First Receiver series, provides training in the initial care and treatment of contaminated victims. Topics covered include:

• Types of incidents that could result in widespread contamination
• Terrorist agents: chemical, biological, radiological, explosive & incendiary
• Hazardous materials: toxic, corrosive, flammable, reactive, radiologic
• Patient symptoms of exposure
• First Receiver training requirements