FBI's "ABCs on WMDs" aims to inform health
care workers about signs of WMD threats
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With a goal to better
inform health care workers about weapons of mass destruction, the
Emergency Nurses Association and FBI recently partnered to launch
the Bureau's "ABCs on WMDs" podcast series on the association's
website.
ENA and the FBI recently partnered to
launch the Bureau's "ABCs on WMDs" podcast series on the
association's website.
The series is designed to educate emergency nurses โ and the
entire health care community โ on how to better prepare for,
mitigate and respond to WMD-related threats and incidents.
"Working in the emergency department puts emergency nurses on
the front lines for anything and everything that comes through the
doors. This series provides key insights for all members of the
emergency care team on how to recognize patients who might have
been exposed to dangerous materials and, most importantly, what to
do if that happens," said ENA President Chris Dellinger, MBA, BSN, RN, FAEN.
WMDs, defined per 18 USC ยง 2332a,
are any explosive or incendiary device (defined in Section 921),
any weapon designed or intended to cause death or serious injury
through the release or impact of toxic or poisonous chemicals, or
their precursors, any weapon involving a biological agent, and any
weapon that is designed to release radiation or radioactivity at a
level dangerous to human life.
"The FBI appreciates the opportunity to partner with the
Emergency Nurses Association to deliver a valuable training series"
said Assistant Director of the FBI's Weapons of Mass Destruction
Directorate Susan Ferensic. "Emergency room nurses work the front
lines, often in a position to recognize and treat those exposed to
potentially hazardous materials. We at the FBI realized it was
important to partner with ENA to elevate this training gap, and
help mitigate and educate patients, staff and the public within the
confines of the medical facility from these types of threats and
incidents."
The first three episodes โ "C is for Coordinator," "T is for
Trigger," and "E is for Evidence" are now available, with more
episodes planned for future release.
About the Emergency Nurses Association
The Emergency
Nurses Association is the premier professional nursing association
dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through
advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership. Founded
in 1970, ENA has proven to be an indispensable resource to the
global emergency nursing community. With nearly 50,000 members
worldwide, ENA advocates for patient safety, develops
industry-leading practice standards and guidelines, and guides
emergency health care public policy. ENA members have expertise in
triage, patient care, disaster preparedness, and all aspects of
emergency care. Additional information is available at
www.ena.org.
ENA Media Contact:
Dan Campana
Director of Communications
847-460-4017
dan.campana@ena.org
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