Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
An authority for crisis coordination and accountability. |
| Authors: |
Burkle Jr., Frederick M., Redmond, Anthony D., McArdle, Dudley F. |
| Source: |
Lancet. 6/16/2012, Vol. 379 Issue 9833, p2223-2225. 3p. |
| Subjects: |
Authority, Crisis management, Coordination (Human services), International disasters, World Health Organization. International Health Regulations Revision Project, Algorithms |
| Abstract: |
The article presents the author's views regarding the need of an authority for coordination and accountability in crisis situations. He states that there is a need of better coordination and control during and after every major international disaster. He adds that the International Health Regulations Treaty has introduced a decision-instrument algorithm for the assessment and notifications of events constituting public health emergency or international concern. |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
