Emergency and disaster preparedness

The five areas of focus in emergency and disaster preparedness preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, and evaluation. 

Gebbie, K., Qureshi, K. (2002). Emergency and disaster preparedness Core competencies for nurses. American Journal of Nursing, 102(1), 46-51. 

Gulinello, J. J. (1998). Emergency and disaster preparedness in the healthcare setting Elements of a viable response. Journal of Healthcare Protection Management, J5(l), 72. 

Berger, E. (2006). Charity hospital and disaster preparedness. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 47, 53-56. 

A highly successful author and editor. Dr. Veenema has published books and multiple articles on emergency nursing and disaster preparedness. The first edition of this textbook, published in August 2003, received an American Journal of Nursing Book-of-the-Year Award. 

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), created by the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act, provides leadership in the areas of preventing, preparing, and responding to adverse health effects related to public health emergencies and disasters. ASPR focuses on preparedness planning and response, including coordinating... 

The phases of emergency preparedness often overlap. However, effective emergency management coordinates the activities in all four phases. Emergencies and disasters can cut across a broad spectrum and can include infrastructure, human services, and the economy. When considering the all hazards approach, planners must also consider any predictable consequences relating to those hazards. All stakeholders must plan to focus on the management principles of coordination and collaboration. 

Public Safety Product News Ma fazine (Emergency Medical Service professionals in fire departments, independent EMS/Rescue Response departments, private EMS/Rescue Response Units and disaster preparedness agencies)... 

Emergency Service Procedures and Facilities undergoing ongoing modification, as extreme weather risks are too unpredictable to be fully contained (IDNDR s research units for hazard mitigation and/or disaster preparedness are in place at the Universite de Quebec a Rimouski, the University of Manitoba, the University of British Columbia). 

In the United States, nurses constitute the largest sector of the health care workforce and will certainly be on the front lines of any emergency response. As part of the country s overall plan for disaster preparedness, all nurses must have a basic understanding of disaster science and the key components of disaster preparedness, including the following ... 

Core preparedness activities must go beyond the routine. Most disasters cannot be managed merely by mobilizing more equipment, personnel, and supplies. Disasters differ from routine daily emergencies, and they pose significant problems that have no counterpart in routine emergency responses. Many disaster-related issues and challenges have been identified in the disaster literature, and they can be anticipated and planned for (Auf der Heide, 2002). 

Emergency health services (EHS) constitutes a critical element of the medical response to disasters and their planning is a key component of community disaster preparedness. This chapter reviews the characteristics of... 

Visit www.nod.org/emergency to obtain a copy of this Guide as well as links to other specific preparedness information and continuously updated information about disabilities and disaster planning. 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in conjunction with the American Red Cross (ARC) has published many documents for individual disaster preparedness. Those most helpful for people with special needs are listed and may be obtained from your local Red Cross chapter or the FEMA Distribution Center 1-800-480-2520 or www.fema.gov/library alternate formats are also available. 

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