| Author(s): | New Jersey Preparedness Training Consortium |
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| Organization(s): | New Jersey Preparedness Training Consortium |
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| Location: | New Jersey |
| Year: |
2007 |
| Available at: | www.nj-ptc.org/video/09MCG55B/ |
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| Description: | This streaming video presentation addresses the concept of cultural competency as related to the choice and implementation of mental health and public health outreach strategies in a disaster response. The presentation discusses various aspects of the psychological impacts of disaster and the building of partnerships within communities to provide the best care to victims of disaster. Intervention strategies to assist disaster survivors, particularly special needs groups, are suggested as well as intervention, training, and assistance for those who respond to disasters. |
| Language(s): | English |
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| Communities: | General |
| Subtopic: | Culturally Competent Care Language Access Services Organizational Supports Phase 5 - Psychological Impact Phase 6 - Response Building Partnerships |
| Target Audience: | First Responders; Emergency Planners & Managers; Healthcare Providers; Public Health Professionals |
| Resource Type: | Presentation |
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| Contact Info: | NJ Preparedness Training Consortium
UMDNJ-NJ Medical School Preventive Medicine & Community Health
185 S. Orange Ave., MSB F506 Newark NJ 07101-1709
Phone: 973-972-7479
Fax: 973-972-7625
E-mail: nj-ptc@umdnj.edu |