A principal investigator from the FAZD Center serves as co-host for a four-part video series that will premiere on University of California Television in October.
“Disaster Preparedness for Health Professionals” highlights best practices for preparedness as determined by disaster response experts from throughout California.
Dr. Christian Sandrock, professor in critical care medicine and infectious diseases at UC Davis Medical Center, serves as the program's co-host. Among his guests is another FAZD Center principal investigator, Dr. Carol Cardona, poultry veterinarian and associate professor with UC Davis Cooperative Extension.
The program is designed to illustrate how anyone – from an individual to an organization – can be better prepared for a future emergency.
Each installment covers a different topic, including Natural Disasters, Chemical and Biological Agents, Pandemic Influenza and Other Emerging Infections, and Disaster Volunteerism. The programs use expert interviews, case studies, archival footage, and conversations with experienced emergency responders to apply lessons learned from past disasters to likely future events like wildfires, the H1N1 virus, or terrorist attack.
The series premieres on UCTV Monday, Oct, 5 at 8 p.m (EDT and PDT) and online at www.uctv.tv/disaster.
