The concept of integrating introductory emergency preparedness training into community volunteer dental surge events

Gregory S. Jacob, BS, MS, DDS; Karin Buchanan, RN, MSN, CEN

doi:10.5055/jem.2012.0093

Authors

Gregory S. Jacob, BS, MS, DDS
Karin Buchanan, RN, MSN, CEN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2012.0093

Keywords:

disaster planning, dentists, surge capacity

Abstract

Efforts are needed to promote and integrate preparedness training as an additional benefit of volunteerism at large dental public health related surge events. There is good evidence that typical volunteer dental events offer a variety of service learning opportunities and experiences for direct application in preparedness training. Emergency response officials who offer their involvement in this training may help better prepare dental professionals for any future official medical/dental surge relief efforts and emergencies.

Author Biographies

Gregory S. Jacob, BS, MS, DDS

Dentistry For All Ages, Alexian Brothers Medical Center Campus, Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Staff Member, Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Staff Member, St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, Illinois; Member, Alexian Brothers Health Network Continuing Medical Education Consortium Committee, Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Karin Buchanan, RN, MSN, CEN

EMS/Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

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