Hillcrest Hospital prepares for bioterrorism

0 Comments | Cleveland Jewish News, October, 2001 | by Herwald, Margi

Herwald, Margi Cleveland Jewish News 10-26-2001 Hillcrest Hospital prepares for bioterrorism Earlier this week, all doctors with privileges at Hillcrest Hospital were invited to attend a conference on treating and dealing logistically with possible outbreaks of bioterrorism. This precautionary seminar resulted in increased awareness of symptoms among hospital employees and new protocols for the emergency room. "Everybody's on high alert for anything suspicious," explains Dr.

Stanley Schneeweis, who helped conduct the well-attended event. "Different departments, like microbiology and nursing, are working in concert with the emergency room." Other hospitals here and throughout the country are holding similar conferences to help prepare for possible...