Disaster Mgt. Flashcards
What is a disaster?
“A sudden
Define disaster management.
“Organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies
What is mitigation in disaster management?
“Actions taken to prevent or reduce the impact of disasters before they occur
Define preparedness in the context of disasters.
“Planning and preparing resources
Provide examples of preparedness actions.
“Developing emergency response plans
What does response mean in disaster management?
“Immediate actions taken to save lives
List examples of response activities.
“Providing medical assistance
What is recovery in disaster management?
“Activities aimed at returning the affected community to normalcy
Give examples of recovery actions.
“Rehabilitating infrastructure
What is a Hospital Emergency Preparedness Plan (HEPP)?
“A plan designed to ensure that a hospital is ready to respond effectively to a variety of emergencies
What are the objectives of a hospital emergency preparedness plan?
“Ensure safety
What is involved in the pre-disaster phase of hospital emergency planning?
“Planning
What happens during the disaster phase of hospital emergency planning?
“Activation of emergency response
Define the post-disaster phase.
“An important phase where the disaster response is evaluated
What is the Hospital Disaster Management Committee?
“A multidisciplinary team responsible for developing
Who are the members of the Hospital Disaster Management Committee?
“Head of institution
What should be done when a traffic accident involving multiple casualties occurs?
“Activate the emergency response system and set up the Incident Command Center.”
What is the role of the Incident Command Team (ICT)?
“To coordinate and oversee the hospital’s emergency response
What teams should be alerted during a mass casualty incident?
“Incident Command Team
How are patients categorized during triage?
“Based on severity: RED for immediate resuscitation
What is the responsibility of the Logistics and Supply Team?
“To manage procurement
What equipment is essential for managing a mass casualty incident?
“Trauma resuscitation equipment
Describe how to establish a triage area.
“Set up a designated area outside or near the ED to rapidly assess incoming patients based on injury severity.”
Explain how to increase bed capacity during a mass casualty event.
“Discharge elective cases
What communication strategies should be employed during a disaster?
“Maintain internal communication about patient status and external communication with a Public Information Officer for media relations.”
How should family support be managed during a hospital emergency?
“Set up a family reception area for updates and provide psychological support through mental health professionals.”
What are the key components of post-incident management?
Debriefing, staff support, and accurate documentation of procedures and resource use.”
