-Nurses play an important role in all phases of disaster responses -Primarypreparation with bioterrorism drills, vaccines, and ensuring availability of antibiotics for exposures prophylaxis; bioterrorism planning (design a plan, identify the chain of command, set up protocols) **Continuing relationship of survivors to the disaster- do they know people who were injured or passed away -Mitigation involves efforts to lessen the impact of a disaster by initiating measures to limit damage, disease, disability, and loss of life among the members of a community. Preparing before an emergency incident plays a vital role in ensuring that employers and workers have the necessary equipment, know where to go, and know how to keep themselves safe when an emergency occurs. 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This page is designed to help businesses and their workers prepare for floods, and to provide information about hazards that workers may face during and after a flood event. *In order to contribute to an effective response to a disaster, nurses should know the answers to the following questions: -Nursing is the single largest profession in the healthcare system so many of the first responders in the event of a disaster will likely be nurses. *Incident command system- disaster plan, clear and easy to understand Vulnerability. -Contamination of food and water supplies, with an increased risk of infectious diseases &\text { Market Price per Share, }\\ ->ID capacity of community to respond to disaster Emergency Preparedness Healthstream. -Where people in a hospital or residential facility may be moved to another floor or area within the facility may occur. Provide an updated record of vulnerable populations within the community. *Survey for and report bioterrorism activity (usually to the state health department) -The pop threatened of Homeland Security; American Red Cross) *The warning signs or predictions of disaster that might take place before the disaster -Have the potential for major PH impact -TertiaryRehabilitation of survivors; monitoring medication regimens and referrals Compare primary succession and climax community. Levels of Prevention in Disaster Management, *Primary The victims are assessed by their presenting condition and then color-coded as to the severity of the case. 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What is the role of the incident command system? -Overreassure. -Timely and coordinated response by developing plans and roles for all involved. -All based on the characteristics of the emergency (Ex: natural disasters and industrial accidents require people to evacuate) -The Time span involved Impact: during C (component of disaster response) -Define the nursing roles in the event of a bioterrorist attack Emergency prepardness. From a global perspective, prevention and treatment of injuries in a mass casualty disaster is a leading PH prioritythis is a globalized, standardized triage system with well-defined categories and instructions. On his deathbed, Mr. Hooper says, "I look around me, and lo! -Identifying the first responders in the community disaster plan -Submit a plan to improve responses in the future. b- less threat, danger becasue easily avialable and easily reproduced, high morbidity rates, lower mortality rates, cholera . Crowded and cramped conditions for living and working. *Phases of emotional reaction: (ATI, p. 66) *Where preparation takes place: disaster training and education programs for the communities and development of a disaster plan -Response to the consequences of damage *Field triage: When a mass casualty incident occurs, rapid assessment and treatment of the victims is the utmost priority. 3. response *Recognition of a Bioterrorism Event -Response 4. -Result from circumstantial factors: road conditions, human error, physical plant deterioration Social workers skilled in crisis management work: According to the United Nations between 1992 and 2000 there were approximately ____ disasters per year throughout the world. NIMS includes all of the following EXCEPT: Every healthcare facility should have an EOP. B. Identifying community vulnerabilities Role of the Nurse in disaster response depends on: -Nurse's experience, professional role in a community disaster plan and specialty training and special interest. This practice exam is not timed, and you may take it as many times as you wish. -Is there a rapidly increasing disease incidence in a normally health population? -Is the endemic occurring at an unusual time? How many different sets of five courses are possible? One part of this EOP describes a process in which all employees report for instruction when a disaster code is activated. Plan, Equip, Train, Exercise --- Know the Warning Signs --- Stay Informed, Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Outreach Training Program (10- and 30-hour Cards), OSHA Training Institute Education Centers, Worker Safety and Health Resources for Hurricanes and Flood Cleanup and Recovery, Severe Storm and Flood Recovery Assistance. 2.) 1. *"A nation's capacity to respond to these threats depends in part on the ability of healthcare professionals and public health officials to rapidly and effectively detect, manage, and communicate during an event resulting in mass casualties" (Harkness & Demarco, p. 381), *Terrorism-"any action intended to cause death or serious bodily harm to civilians or noncombatants with the purpose of intimidating a population or compelling a government or an international organization to do or abstain from doing any act" (Harkness & Demarco, 2015, p 409), *Phases of Disasters -Assisting with and educating the population regarding symptom identification and management (immunoglobulin, antiviral, antitoxins, and antibiotic therapy, depending on the agent), *Unlike biological agents, which require an incubation period before symptoms appear, a chemical agent, when released, makes its presence known immediately through observation (explosion), self-admission (accidental), or the occurrence of rapidly emerging symptoms, such as burns, difficulty breathing, or convulsions. **The types and combination of hazards are unique to a community. -red (criticalunstable, requiring immediate intervention) meet the needs of both your residents and staff in the event of a disaster/emergency. -First: Those who are most critical but savable Your state and local emergency preparedness agencies will also be key resources to your organization for guidance and -Beware of donating $ and supplies: are they reputable, beware of who you are donating to. -Reconstruction/ rehabilitation to optimally restore the community -Prepare nursing personnel to be effective in a crisis/er situation *Assessment of Bioterrorism Threat -Make sure immunization records are current Ensure that the public is informed of events. *Assessment of Bioterrorism Threat Role of the nurse in dealing with terrorism: -Help people cope with the aftermath -The amount or dose of radiation absorbed Often a rush of assistance from outside the area is present. There are nine tasks in the of disaster management. An emergency or disaster is an event that can affect a facility internally as well as a community or geographic area. . -green (Delayedinjured/ill but not likely to deteriorate) -Includes both individuals and families in the community -community engagement is key to this process. The Foundation expressly disclaims any political views or communications published on or accessible from this website. *Mitigation becomes a cost-effective primary prevention by focusing on implementation of preventive measures for reducing and eliminating identified risks before the event occurs (preventing identified risks from causing a disaster) OSHA provides comprehensive worker safety and health resources for protecting workers from many different hazards associated with storm response and recovery. **This is often represented as a low, medium, or high risk. Disaster Preparedness Quiz Answer the following ques ons. -Communication during a disaster -Recovery begins as soon as disaster ends -Activating the disaster management plan -Don't assume "it won't happen here." -Most effective when used as a precautionary measure *Invacuation, where people in a hospital or residential facility may be moved to another floor or area within the facility, may occur. -Important to self-assess one's level of preparedness should a disaster occur -Mitigation is an effort to prevent identified risks from causing a disaster. -The current and predicted weather conditions *Mitigation: Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in extreme heat or humid conditions. -Personal responsibilities? Consider an example of an EOP. -is there a potential delivery system within the community? To respond to the sample questions, first enter your first and last names in the boxes below (this information will not be recorded; it is strictly for purposes of identifying your results). Show the ending balances in Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts, and Net Accounts Receivable at December 31. -Tularemia The local atmospheric pressure is 88 kPa. -> Create an enviro. Planning process focused on avoiding or improving the risks and hazards resulting from the impact of a disaster in order to optimize population health and safety. -The hazardous material involved participate in community disaster exercises, assist in development of the disaster management plan, preidentify vulnerable populations *The health outcome depends on the following: -Don't just show up! -Pop shift if recovery is prolonged -Following a thorough review of the responses, a final report is prepared with recommendations for improving emergency response in the future. Q. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. The pages provide information for employers and workers across industries, and for workers who will be responding to the emergency. *Rescue: begins when outside resources arrive and provide search-and-rescue operations (first aid and medical help established) -Just in time training (JITT) during the disaster -Saving lives, providing first aid, minimizing and restoring damaged systems, and providing care and basic life requirements to victims. Role of the nurse in disaster preparedness: 1.) a lot of this is ongoing. -Common organizational structure implemented to improve emergency response -Goal: Minimize further damage resulting from the disaster D (Component of disaster recovery), Chapter 14 community nursing: disaster manage, Module 6: Home Safety & the Aging Adult: Elde, Ch. endstream endobj startxref **Estimating the length of time for recovery of community services -Current and predicted weather conditions -Third: Minor injuries, -Become trained volunteers -Early recognition Floods can be serious catastrophes and they are one of the most common hazards in the United States. -is the population at risk for sudden high disease rates? How do you think she views her own culture after this event? -Identify the chain of command for reporting bioterrorist attacks (ex: influenza outbreak in the summer?) Who are the ultimate key starting point for er preparedness? -Design a bioterrorist response plan using the most probable biological agent in the local area -Ability to communicate ER info. -The number of disasters continues to increase, as does the number of people affected by them. Under Joint Commission standards, a healthcare facility's emergency operations plan (EOP) should address four phases of emergency management.