Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Nursing Flashcards
What constitutes a disaster?
Usually happens suddenly and can be caused by nature, human error, biological hazards, or infectious diseases.
Affects everyone in the community they occur in.
The event and/or subsequent conditions often increase morbidity and mortality.
Cause destruction and human suffering that cannot be alleviated without assistance.
Who is most at risk in a disaster?
Vulnerable populations are most at risk.
What are three types of disaster?
Natural
Man-made (intentional or unintentional)
Biological (epidemics/pandemics, infestations, could be natural or man-made)
What are some effects of disasters on communities (6)
Morbidity and mortality Destroy health care infrastructure Communicable diseases and environmental hazards Psychological well being of people Food and water shortages Displaces people
What are the four stages of disaster management?
Stage 1: Disaster Prevention Mitigation
Stage 2: Disaster Preparedness
Stage 3: Disaster Response Event/Crisis Management
Stage 4: Disaster Recovery, Consequence Management
What is done during stage one and two of disaster management (role of the public health nurse/community health nurse)?
Planning, identifying resources (shelters, etc.), defining roles of everyone involved, assisting psecial needs groups, developing/activating a disaster plan.
Primary prevention.
What is done during stage three of disaster management (role of public health nurse/community health nurse)?
Multiple roles - education, holistic case management, focus on vulnerable populations, self care, triage, vaccine administration, medication administration.
Secondary prevention.
What is done during stage four of disaster management (role of public health nurse/community health nurse)?
Ensure treatment of victims, assess and evaluate disaster plan, apply epidemiologic and infection control measures.
Tertiary care.
What are common reactions of adults during/after a disaster?
Extreme sense of urgency Panic and fear Disbelief Disorientation and numbness Reluctance to abandon property The need to help
What are common reactions of children during/after a disaster?
Regressive behaviours
Fantasies that disaster never occurred
Nightmares
School related problems
In which 3 acts is federal legislation regarding public safety and emergency preparedness in Canada found?
Emergency Act (defines emergency)
Emergency Preparedness Act
Emergency Management Act
What is the role of public health nursing/public health departments in public safety and emergency preparedness in Canada?
Public health prevents infectious disease and injury
What is CEPR (Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response)? When was it established, and why?
CEPR established in 2000 to serve as the country’s single coordinating point for public health security in Canada.
What are the functions of CEPR (Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response)?
Establishes federal standards for the delivery of public health care in crisis situations, provides advice on bio-terrorism issues, develops national emergency response plans.
Manages the National Emergency Stockpile System (NESS).
Manages the Global Public Health Intelligence Network
What is the function of Emergency Management BC?
To maintain effective awareness, preparedness, response, and recovery programs to reduce the human and financial costs of actual or imminent emergencies and disasters.
PLan with Minicipal and Regional Counsels.
Provincially develop long-term strategies and contingency plans with various ministries and agencies.
Works with Federal Government on preparedness initiatives.
