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Nonmedical Concerns for Hospitals in a Mass-Casualty Incident

Nonmedical concerns such as security and safety, unaccompanied minors, and governmental relations can adversely impact a hospital when responding to a mass-casualty incident.

Failure to plan for these issues, including consequence management, could risk life and safety.

The Current State of the Opioid Crisis & Other Emerging Threats

Opioid deaths have surged dramatically since the pandemic.

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Manufacturers exploit legal loopholes and use precursor chemicals that often evade detection and regulation. These new and growing threats present challenges to public safety that demand innovative solutions and a proactive approach.

Advisory Board Spotlight: Interview with Major Rhonda Lawson

Rhonda Lawson is a major in the chief’s office of the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Division. She began her 27-year career with the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1997 as a trooper.

In 2012, Lawson transferred to the