The release of hazardous materials—whether accidental or intentional—has the potential to significantly harm the health of community members and first responders. No matter the cause, patients will require emergent medical care delivered by a team of healthcare providers. Because of the significant draw on human and material resources associated with these incidents, it is critical for emergency medical professionals to develop hospital patient decontamination plans that can help them provide the best medical care possible to patients while ensuring that caregivers are protected. The following resources highlight lessons learned, guidelines, plans, tools, and templates, and promising practices that can help emergency medical practitioners accomplish this goal.
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