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MLA News Selected Articles
November/December 2001
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Points Increased for Research Activities Submitted by Ann C. Weller, AHIP, Credentialing Committee |
In early 2000, the Research Section of MLA appointed a task force to review the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) point structure to ensure that it provided appropriate recognition for research and publishing activities. Task force members Ann Weller, AHIP, convener; Jon Eldredge, Ph.D., AHIP; Carole Gilbert, AHIP; Carolyn Lipscomb, AHIP; and Ellen Marks reviewed the academy point structure for research-related points and recommended the following for peer-reviewed publications:
- the number of points for an article by three or fewer authors be increased from 15 to 25 points
- the number of points for an article by four or more authors be increased from 8 to 15 points
- the number of points for a brief article by three or fewer authors be increased from 5 to 10 points
- the number of points for a brief article by four or more authors be increased from 3 to 6 points
- the number of points for a book or media review be increased from 2 to 3 points
The task force recommends that no changes be made to the number of points awarded for publications in journals that are not peer reviewed. Some wording changes, consistent with those for peer-reviewed publications, were recommended to make it clear that academy points are given for publications, whether or not they are technically “research” articles.
These recommendations were approved by the Research Section and forwarded to the Credentialing Committee. At MLA 2001 in Orlando, FL, the Credentialing Committee discussed the recommendations and voted to approve the new point structure.
The task force has a number of additional suggestions that will be discussed by the Research Section, including giving academy points for research award and grant recipients. If MLA considers an academy level above distinguished,the task force recommends that some publication or research activity be required. This would be similar to the current requirement of MLA service for attaining a Distinguished Membership level in the academy.
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Submitted by James W. Beattie, AHIP, Credentialing Committee The Credentialing Committee seeks Academy of Health Information Professional members willing to serve as academy mentors. This is a wonderful opportunity to channel your expertise and experience into helping newer health information professionals plan and achieve their development goals. To volunteer, you must be a member of the academy at the Member level or higher and be willing to make a relatively small investment of your time. For more information, please review the Mentor Responsibilities, available at www.mlanet.org/academy/mentor.html. Academy mentors receive one academy point per mentee per year, which can be counted toward the five-point MLA activity requirement for Distinguished Membership level. As a member who benefited from the generosity of academy members, who made themselves available to me as I was going through the credentialing process, I can assure you that your investment will have a positive return. To indicate your willingness to serve as an academy mentor, please contact Anna Beth Crabtree, AHIP, chair, Credentialing Committee, or Lisa C. Fried, MLA staff liaison, Credentialing Committee. |
| Medical
and Public Health Responses to Bioterrorism Submitted by Jie Li, AHIP, Medical Center Library, University of South Alabama; edited by Emily Hull |
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
URL AND DESCRIPTION NOTE: Only noncommercial Websites are linked. |
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Biological and Chemical Weapons (MEDLINEplus) |
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/biologicalandchemicalweapons.html Includes overviews, specific agents, organizations, and related topics. |
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Bioterrorism and Bioweapons Special Report (New Scientist) |
www.newscientist.com/hottopics/bioterrorism/ Provides the latest reports and recent articles on bioterrorism from the journal, New Scientist. |
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Bioterrorism: Preparing for the Future (Medscape) |
id.medscape.com/Medscape/features/ResourceCenter/BioTerr/ Contains articles, headline news, conference summaries, and commentaries (registration is required). |
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Bioterrorism Research Center (Scientific Technologies Corporation) |
www.stchome.com/bioterrorism/ Provides historical, scientific, and political materials related to bioterrorism. |
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Bioterrorism Resources (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology) |
Contains agent fact sheets, bioterrorism readiness plan for health care facilities, disaster plan checklist, and information on historical trends, epidemiology, and vaccines. |
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Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies (Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD) |
Includes agent fact sheets, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) consensus statements, information for the general public, congressional testimony, and other materials designed to raise consciousness and build a knowledgebase for lessening the impact of potential bioterrorist attacks. |
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PREPAREDNESS |
URL AND DESCRIPTION |
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Bioterrorism: Implications for Public Health (University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill) |
www.publichealthgrandrounds.unc.edu/bioterrorism/ Provides access to the inaugural session of the Public Health Grand Rounds Program, which will feature presentations and discussions on bioterrorism and its implications for public health practitioners, organizations, and systems (requires RealPlayer). |
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Bioterrorism in the United States: Threat, Preparedness, and Response |
www.cbaci.org/CDCSectionLinksMain.htm Assesses current preparedness for biological terrorism and analyzes the need for public health and medical response. |
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Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) |
Details the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC's) plan for addressing infectious disease threats and enhancing the public health information infrastructure and bioterrorism preparedness. |
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Center for the Study of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infections (St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO) |
www.slu.edu/colleges/sph/bioterrorism/ Provides public health and health care facilities with the tools needed for preparedness and response to intentional use of biological agents and emerging infections. |
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Department of Health and Human Services Health and Medical Services Support Plan for the Federal Response to Acts of Chemical/Biological (C/B) Terrorism |
ndms.dhhs.gov/CT_Program/Response_Planning/C-BHMPlan.pdf Provides a coordinated federal response to urgent public health and medical needs resulting from chemical or biological terrorist acts in the United States. |
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Improving Civilian Medical Response to Chemical or Biological Terrorist Incidents (Institute of Medicine) |
www.nap.edu/books/NI000850/html/ Describes current capabilities of improving medical response to chemical and biological terrorism. |
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Research and Evaluation: Bioterrorism and Emergency Response Program (National Association of County and City Health Officials) |
Contains information to help local public health agencies prepare for, detect, and respond to emerging health threats. |
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Responding to the Deliberate Use of Biological Agents and Chemicals as Weapons (World Health Organization [WHO]) |
www.who.int/emc/deliberate_epi.html Contains resources related to communicable disease surveillance and response. |
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MEDICAL RESPONSE |
URL AND DESCRIPTION |
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Bioterrorism Information Center (American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine) |
Provides information to practicing physicians regarding biological terrorism. |
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Health Aspects of Biological and Chemical Weapons (WHO) |
www.who.int/emc/pdfs/BIOWEAPONS_FULL_TEXT2.pdf Focuses on the impact of deliberate release of biological or chemical agents on civilians. |
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Medical Management of Biological Casualties Handbook (U.S. Army Medical Research) |
www.nbc-med.org/SiteContent/MedRef/OnlineRef/FieldManuals/ Provides military medical professionals with medical countermeasures against bacteria, viruses, and toxins, which might be used as biological weapons for mass destruction. |
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DEFENSE |
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Chemical and Biological Arms Control Program (Federation of American Scientists) |
Concentrates on efforts via the Biological Weapons Convention to prevent the development, use, and proliferation of biological weapons. |
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Chemical and Biological Defense Information Analysis Center (CBIAC) |
Collects and analyzes scientific and technical
information to support the Department |
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Emergency Response to Chemical/Biological Terrorist Incidents (Emergency Response and Research Institute) |
www.emergency.com/cbwlesn1.htm Contains information to help fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical services agencies respond to bioterrorist attacks. |
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