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Radiation Response Logistics: Public Health Preparedness

This consulting plan addresses logistical issues in receiving and distributing radiological assets for medical response to radiation exposure incidents. It outlines the sources of radiation exposure, including nuclear plant accidents and intentional acts of terrorism, and proposes strategies for timely delivery and transportation to hospitals and community reception centers. For more information, contact CEO Leticia A. Mathis at MSB Consulting.

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Radiation Response Logistics: Public Health Preparedness

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  1. MSB Consulting Planz n-more Plans www.msb-consulting.com“Public Health Preparedness Is Our Goal” Logistical Issues for Medical Response Receipt & Distribution of Radiological Assets Leticia A. Mathis CEO/Consultant March 23, 2011

  2. MSB Consulting Planz n-more Plans www.msb-consulting.com“Public Health Preparedness Is Our Goal” Objectives • Where radiation exposure emanates • Locations of nuclear plants • Possibilities for sudden radiation exposure • Logistical issues of receiving and distributing assets

  3. MSB Consulting Planz n-more Plans www.msb-consulting.com“Public Health Preparedness Is Our Goal” Radiation exposure can come from: • A nuclear power plant accident • An atomic bomb explosion • An accidental release from a medical or industrial device • Nuclear weapons testing • An intentional release of radioactive material as an act of terrorism

  4. MSB Consulting Planz n-more Plans www.msb-consulting.com“Public Health Preparedness Is Our Goal” • A nuclear power plant accident:

  5. MSB Consulting Planz n-more Plans www.msb-consulting.com“Public Health Preparedness Is Our Goal” Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (2011)

  6. MSB Consulting Planz n-more Plans www.msb-consulting.com“Public Health Preparedness Is Our Goal” NRC REGIONS Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (2010)

  7. MSB Consulting Planz n-more Plans www.msb-consulting.com“Public Health Preparedness Is Our Goal” New Nuclear Reactor Plants Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (2011)

  8. MSB Consulting Planz n-more Plans www.msb-consulting.com“Public Health Preparedness Is Our Goal” Intentional release of radioactive material: • Contamination of food or water • Spreading radioactive material into the environment • Dirty bombs • Wind currents • Bombing or destroying a nuclear reactor • Railway/Highway spill • Exploding a nuclear weapon

  9. MSB Consulting Planz n-more Plans www.msb-consulting.com“Public Health Preparedness Is Our Goal” Public health response issues: • Limited availability of medications • Potassium Iodide (KI) • Prussian Blue • DiethyleneTriaminePentaacetate (DTPA) • Neupogen

  10. MSB Consulting Planz n-more Plans www.msb-consulting.com“Public Health Preparedness Is Our Goal” Logistical Issues: • Delivery • Time is of the essence • Transportation • Public safety vehicles • Courier • Locations • Hospitals • Homes • Community Reception Centers

  11. MSB Consulting Planz n-more Plans www.msb-consulting.com“Public Health Preparedness Is Our Goal” Delivery issues: • Progressive radiation exposure vs • Sudden radiation exposure

  12. MSB Consulting Planz n-more Plans www.msb-consulting.com“Public Health Preparedness Is Our Goal” • Transportation issues: • If transported by the State: • Public safety vehicles • Custom Critical Care Couriers • UPS • FedEX

  13. MSB Consulting Planz n-more Plans www.msb-consulting.com“Public Health Preparedness Is Our Goal” Location issues: • Hospitals • Community Reception Centers

  14. MSB Consulting Planz n-more Plans www.msb-consulting.com“Public Health Preparedness Is Our Goal” For planning assistance please contact: Leticia A. Mathis, CEO 404-821-9864 leticia.mathis@msb-consulting.com

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