Evaluation of CBRN Preparedness of German Hospitals with Higher Level of Care: A Cross- Sectional Survey

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-750368
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.75036

Hupf, Julian

; Zimmermann, Markus ; Maier-Stocker, Constantin ; Hanses, Frank

; Mortelmans, Luc J. M. ; Halpern, Pinchas

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Abstract

Objective Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) events with multiple casualties are rare events, but preparedness is crucial for hospitals to respond properly. This study evaluated the preparedness and disaster planning of German hospitals for CBRN incidents. Methods In a cross-sectional study, German hospitals with level III (highest level) emergency departments were surveyed ...