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As a result of the focus
groups, 26 performance objectives were established which form the basis for
the Domestic Preparedness Training.
These objectives took into consideration existing guidelines governing
emergency response, including regulations from the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
and the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(JCAHO).
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Also, during the focus
groups, it was determined that emergency responders have limited time for
training; therefore:
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(1) The training courses were developed using
course lengths suggested by the focus groups.
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(2) A modular design was used for ease of
tailoring to meet each city’s needs once their trainers have been trained.
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(3) A transportable format was used so that
the courses could be taught within the cities and student trainers would not
have to lose valuable time away from the job.
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(4) The training was developed focusing on the
NBC delta, “the difference” between responding to a normal HAZMAT incident,
and the unique actions to be considered when responding to NBC incidents.
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(5) As a result of another focus evaluation,
it was determined that NBC expertise would be combined with Emergency
Response expertise to form a team-teaching approach.
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