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HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Federal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- building emergency and evacuation team
1, record 1, English, building%20emergency%20and%20evacuation%20team
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BEET 2, record 1, English, BEET
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- building emergency evacuation team 3, record 1, English, building%20emergency%20evacuation%20team
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The building emergency and evacuation team is responsible for the following :[responding] to emergencies efficiently and effectively to ensure the health and safety of all persons employed and other persons in the building for whom the federal government is responsible; [coordinating], preparing and implementing a building emergency and evacuation plan; [notifying] departments and agencies of operational and technical measures and procedures specific to the building to be followed in the event of an emergency; [identifying] requirements and setting out specific roles and responsibilities so that emergencies are managed efficiently and effectively; and [providing] direction to ensure an efficient response to an emergency in the building. 4, record 1, English, - building%20emergency%20and%20evacuation%20team
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Administration fédérale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- équipe d'urgence et d'évacuation de l'immeuble
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9quipe%20d%27urgence%20et%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20de%20l%27immeuble
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EUEI 2, record 1, French, EUEI
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- équipe d'évacuation d'urgence de l'immeuble 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9quipe%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20d%27urgence%20de%20l%27immeuble
feminine noun
- EEUI 3, record 1, French, EEUI
feminine noun
- EEUI 3, record 1, French, EEUI
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'équipe d'urgence et d'évacuation de l'immeuble a les responsabilités suivantes : [intervenir] en cas d'urgence de manière efficace et efficiente afin d'assurer la santé et la sécurité de toutes les personnes employées et des autres personnes dans l'immeuble dont le gouvernement a la responsabilité; [coordonner], préparer et mettre en œuvre un plan d'urgence et d'évacuation de l'immeuble; [aviser] les ministères et les organismes des mesures et des procédures opérationnelles et techniques propres à l'immeuble qu'il faut suivre en cas d'urgence; [définir] les exigences et établir les rôles et les responsabilités précis pour la gestion efficace et efficiente des urgences; [et fournir] des instructions afin d'assurer dans l'immeuble une intervention efficace en cas d'urgence. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20d%27urgence%20et%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20de%20l%27immeuble
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-05-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- National and International Security
- Emergency Management
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Microbiological Emergency Response Team
1, record 2, English, Microbiological%20Emergency%20Response%20Team
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MERT 1, record 2, English, MERT
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Microbiological Emergency Response Team(MERT) was formed in 2001 in response to "white powder" events. The MERT ensures PHAC [Public Health Agency of Canada] maintains an appropriate level of preparedness for bioterrorism in Canada. 1, record 2, English, - Microbiological%20Emergency%20Response%20Team
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Gestion des urgences
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Équipe d'intervention en cas d'urgence microbiologique
1, record 2, French, %C3%89quipe%20d%27intervention%20en%20cas%20d%27urgence%20microbiologique
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EIUM 1, record 2, French, EIUM
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mise sur pied en 2001 en réaction à des incidents mettant en cause des «enveloppes contaminées à la poudre blanche», l'équipe d'intervention en cas d'urgence microbiologique (EIUM) veille à ce que l'ASPC [Agence de la santé publique du Canada] maintienne un niveau suffisant de préparation en cas d'attaque bioterroriste au Canada. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%89quipe%20d%27intervention%20en%20cas%20d%27urgence%20microbiologique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Emergency Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- health emergency response team
1, record 3, English, health%20emergency%20response%20team
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- HERT 1, record 3, English, HERT
correct, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A team of medical responders that are specially trained and certified by the National Office of Health Emergency Response Teams, that is part of a national network and that is ready to be deployed within 24 hours to assist provincial, territorial or local authorities in providing emergency medical care during a major incident. 1, record 3, English, - health%20emergency%20response%20team
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
health emergency response team; HERT : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 3, English, - health%20emergency%20response%20team
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Gestion des urgences
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- équipe d'intervention sanitaire d'urgence
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9quipe%20d%27intervention%20sanitaire%20d%27urgence
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- EISU 1, record 3, French, EISU
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équipe constituée d'intervenants médicaux spécialement formés et accrédités par le Bureau national des équipes d'intervention sanitaire d'urgence qui fait partie d'un réseau national et qui peut être déployée dans un délai de 24 heures pour aider les autorités provinciales, territoriales ou locales à fournir des soins médicaux d'urgence en cas d'incident majeur. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20d%27intervention%20sanitaire%20d%27urgence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équipe d'intervention sanitaire d'urgence; EISU : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20d%27intervention%20sanitaire%20d%27urgence
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-10-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- National and International Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- National Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Response Team
1, record 4, English, National%20Joint%20Chemical%2C%20Biological%2C%20Radiological%20and%20Nuclear%20Response%20Team
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- JCBRNRT 1, record 4, English, JCBRNRT
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Response Team(JCBRNRT) is comprised of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Explosives Disposal and Technology Section(RCMP EDTS), the RCMP "A" Division Forensic Identification Section(FIS), the Canadian Forces Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Response Team(CF NCBRT) and the Emergency Response Assistance Plan Team [ERAPT] from Health Canada(HC). They cooperatively train and respond to terrorist or criminal use of devices which are believed to contain hazardous chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear substances. 1, record 4, English, - National%20Joint%20Chemical%2C%20Biological%2C%20Radiological%20and%20Nuclear%20Response%20Team
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Équipe mixte d'intervention en cas d'urgence chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire
1, record 4, French, %C3%89quipe%20mixte%20d%27intervention%20en%20cas%20d%27urgence%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- EMICBRN 1, record 4, French, EMICBRN
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Équipe mixte d'intervention en cas d'urgence chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire (EMICBRN) rassemble la Section de l'enlèvement et de la technologie des explosifs (SETE) de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC), la Section de l'identité judiciaire à la Division «A» de la GRC (SIJ), l'Équipe d'intervention en cas d'urgence nucléaire, biologique et chimique des Forces canadiennes (ENBC-FC) et l'Équipe du plan d'aide en cas d'urgence de Santé Canada (EPACU-SC). Les membres s'entraînent ensemble et interviennent pour contrer l'utilisation terroriste ou criminelle de dispositifs soupçonnés de contenir des produits chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques ou nucléaires dangereux. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%89quipe%20mixte%20d%27intervention%20en%20cas%20d%27urgence%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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