Why: In the event of a radiological emergency, it is critical to have an emergency plan and know how to use it. PEMA and PA DOH are partnering to provide valuable training to nursing homes, nurses, and PA DOH District Staff in select nuclear Emergency Planning Zones across the Commonwealth to increase preparedness and response skills.
What to expect:
Radiation Basics
Power Plant Basics
Emergency Classification and Actions
Planning – Shelter, Evacuation, Monitoring and Decontamination, Mass Care
Transportation, Relocation, Unmet Needs
Other Duties – Radiation Patient Handling and Contamination Controls
Lunch and continuing education credits (contingent on approval) will be provided