Chapter 6 Review

Question 1

What is DHS?

Answer 1

Department of Homeland security - Coordinates resources at federal, state, and local level in response to all types of disasters. Responds to emergency at governor’s request

Question 2

What is the NRF?

Answer 2

National Response Framework - Guide to federal government’s emergency response. Describes specific authorites and best practices for various emergencys. Coordinates nongovernmental organizations response.

Question 3

What is FEMA?

Answer 3

Federal Emergency Management Agency - Part of DHS coordinate responses when local resources are overwhelmed.

Question 4

What is the SNS?

Answer 4

Strategic National Stockpile - Suuply of stockpiled medications that can be distributed during an emergency. Contains enough meds for people in several large cities.

Question 5

What is EPAP?

Answer 5

Emergency Prescription Assisstance Program - Supplies prescriptions to patients in federal disaster areas. Supplies 30 days at a time. Pharmacies can enroll before or during and emergency.

Question 6

What is DMAT?

Answer 6

Disaster Medical Assistance Teams - Team of healthcare professionals sent by fema to provide medical care for people affected by disaster.

Question 7

What is Healthcare ready?

Answer 7

Ensures access to medications in the case of a supply-chain breakdown. Reports which pharmacies are open in disaster areas.

Question 8

What is the Role of the NABP during emergencies?

Answer 8

To create model rules for health emergencies to enable pharmacist to provide assistance.