Preparedness In Nursing

The idea of how nurses can conduct themselves in a daily basis for some can be viewed as they have it easy or least make it look easy and for others it’s world’s best job. The truth is being a nurse is very difficult job and it can be very labor intensive and very rewarding at the same time. Just think every time you go into the doctor’s office or have an overnight stay in the hospital what all to do your nurse during their shift? In an ideal world and scenario nurses have the perfect amount staff with all the proper equipment readily available. The truth of the matter is that in most cases nurses are short staffed and must maximize their time effectively and effortlessly unbeknown to patients.

United nations office for disaster risk reduction (2007) defines disaster risk management as ‘the systematic process of using administrative directives, organizations, and operational skills and capacities to implement strategies, policies and improved coping capacities in order to lessen the adverse impacts of hazards and the possibility of disaster.’

Though the community only has a small effect on the overall picture, they are the most vulnerable to all disasters and threats. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the community to prepare one another and assess the potential risks and hazards within their community in addition to what steps are needed to address the issues. It is this preemptive response and planning, especially in locations with historically reoccurring hazards that reduce the disaster effects and overall cost. This community-based effort conducted by community groups has the, “potential to make a significant and long-lasting contributions to reducing local vulnerability and strengthening adaptive capacities” (Allen, 2006, p. 97). One example of a community-organized group is Community Emergency Response Teams or CERT. CERTs are composed of individuals who are trained by local response agencies to have the capabilities, resources and knowledge to be first responders in their communities (Flint & Brennan, 2006). While community groups provide the means to prepare and respond to a disaster, nongovernmental and non-profit organizations are also a vital asset to the whole

Managing a disaster starts with the first stage which is the prevention phase. The demographics of local area need to be identified by trending the vulnerable groups so that extra attention and care can be provided. The general public, healthcare professions and other volunteers need education on strategies in the case of a catastrophe occurring in the community even before it happens. During this stage, the community nurse can hand out information pamphlets to local

Quality improvement efforts and risk management are complementary, and together are key modules of clinical governance. Risk management reinforces quality management in healthcare. This leads to:

I find it overwhelming that the majority of the research literature (studies, surveys and reports believe nursing plays the pivotal role in changing the face of health care and improving quality care and patient safety. In order for the future of health care to change, changes must begin at the top with stakeholders, the hierarchy and nursing management, nurses as leaders within their organizations. According to Disch J. (2008), nurses as leaders within their organizations need to also step forward, CNEs have the background, perspective, and platform to help their organizations seriously tackle safety issues that jeopardize patient care and that face nurses and their colleagues daily, and are the essential building blocks of all health systems--and

There is a health crisis going on in this country. The health crisis or public health crisis is a problematic situation that affects human areas that are very closely connected or linked together. This can range from a particular locality to encompass the entire Earth. Health crises generally have significant impacts on community health, loss of life, and on the economy. They may result from disease, industrial processes or poor policy. The cause of the crisis in Texas is the problem with obesity, a problem that ever more increasing.

A catastrophic incident could result in sustained national impacts over a prolonged period of time; almost immediately exceeds resources normally available to state, local, tribal, and private-sector in the impacted area; and significantly interrupts government operations and emergency services to such an extent that national security will be threatened. (Reilly & Markenson, 2011, p.274)

Although storms like Hurricane Katrina occur once in every one hundred years, being prepared and storing water, food, medicines, and other supplies keep families ready for any disaster. Natural disasters can leave communities without power for days and even for weeks. Being prepared in the event of severe weather and disasters like Hurricane Katrina, can reduce fear and anxiety that accompanies disasters. A crucial element of self-sufficient living is survival. Our government does not have all the resources to be totally prepared to take care of the vast numbers of people in a disaster. Anyone facing a natural disaster, know that being prepared can be the difference between life and death when it comes to having water. Subsequently, being

Throughout the history of the United States Military, historians recorded the heroic actions of Soldiers, Airman, Sailors, and Marines that won countless battles in various conflicts around the world. In modern times, the role of the military changed drastically, especially in regards to the military’s role within natural disasters. Therefore, a National Guidance of Preparedness was developed, which reinforces response readiness and provides guidelines for the sharing of responsibility between all levels of government. After a review of the actions in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2006, federal, state, and local governments aided in the development of the guidelines, which shape and support preparedness

These tragic events also highlighted the need for improvements in emergency management, incident response, and coordination processes across the United States (Shusta, et al., p. 268, 2015). The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was established by the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-5), and is under the control of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (Shusta, et al., p. 268, 2015). The purpose of the NIMS is to enable federal, state, tribal and local governments, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against threatened or actual natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other manmade disasters (Shusta, et al., p. 268, 2015). This learner assumes that the sharing of information between the different agencies and organizations is very important to all aspects of terrorism and disaster

The Boston Marathon Bombings occurred on Monday April 15, 2013, and were a major incident of terrorism and subsequent related shootings in the City of Boston, Massachusetts that killed three people and seriously affected hundreds more. This case study will detail the sequence of events on the day using the prevention, preparedness, response and recovery model (PPPR), focusing specifically on the multi- dimensional preparedness and response of emergency medical services (EMS), the systems and resources in place from the event organisers, Boston Athletics Association and the response of hospitals in dealing with a mass casualty event. Finally, there will be X of recommendations made for improvement based with the best practice model of PPPR.

I intend to show you that when it comes to emergency response, success will come from accomplishing a through threat assessment for the community of responsibility. Once you see the threats, are able to assess the vulnerability and understand the consequences, you will get a clear picture of the risks to enable you to evaluate to allocate adequate funds. Let’s start with understand

Additionally, area hospitals should prepare decontamination zones in the hospital for treating patients and ensure protection of other patients in the hospital. Some chemicals will involve medical staff administering an antidote on scene and provide emergency care, such as medication or oxygen, to save lives (Forest & Howard, 2013). Moreover, Triage areas will need to be set-up at the scene to treat those with the supplies available and ensure that patients needing more thorough medical care can be transported to area hospitals. Some instances may require remote treatment locations to assist medical personnel in treatment of patients and prevent overcrowding in hospitals (Forest & Howard, 2013). While this would require the assistance of additional medical personnel, it can help to save lives after the attack. Consequently, in the days and weeks following an act of chemical warfare, hospital staff will need to monitor the health of the employees, ensure the hospital has been thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated, and ensure employees have access to psychological treatment for any incidents of post-traumatic stress

I also live in Ohio and it seems as if every winter have a good amount of snow accumulations occurs with subzero temperatures. If power outages were to happen, many people will be expose to deathly cold temperatures. Fortunately, there has not been a state of emergency advisory in Franklin for as long as I can remember. If a snow emergency were to happen, need to have an alternative plan such as shelter set up at the local churches and the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA). Extra supplies like blankets, clothing, baby formula and food needs to be available. First Aid and medical personals can attend to people that need immediate medical attention. Having a plan prepares the community in the case of a natural disaster striking.