Module 1 Concepts Of Disaster Nursing Flashcards
“A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society at any scale due to hazardous events interacting with conditions of exposure, vulnerability and capacity, leading to one or more of the following: human, material, economic and environmental losses and impacts”
United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction [UNISDR], 2017
A ____ that makes it difficult, or impossible for a facility to carry out essential activities. During a disaster, the needed resources are greater than those available.
sudden, unplanned event
A disaster can occur at any level: ___, ___, ____ or ___.
local, state, regional, country or multiple countries
“In the global community within which we all live, concern for the health and well-being of our citizens and for the sustainability of our environment has not diminished in any way. In light of recent world events, our concerns have now expanded to include hazards such as emerging and reemerging infectious diseases, the ubiquitous fear of terrorism and the detonation of nuclear weapons, an increasing awareness of the danger of climate change, and the devastating health impact of the forces of Mother Nature on communities affected by natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions”
Veenema, 2013.
Disasters have been defined as ____, of a severity and magnitude that result in ___, ___, ___, and ___ that cannot be effectively.
ecologic disruptions, or emergencies
deaths, injuries, illness, and property damage
Disaster = ___ > ___
Need > Resources
a. An occurrence causing widespread destruction
and distress
b. a catastrophe
c. a grave misfortune
Disaster
D in DISASTER means
Destructions
I in DISASTER means
Incidents
S in DISASTER means
Sufferings
Sentiments
A in DISASTER means
Administrative, Financial Failures
T in DISASTER means
Tragedies
E in DISASTER means
Eruption of Communicable Disease
R in DISASTER means
Research program and its implementation
Disruption of routine health care services and prevention initiatives may lead to long-term consequences in health outcomes in terms of increased ___ and ___.
Morbidity and Mortality
Disasters may affect the ___,___, and___ of the population in the affected community. Depending on the specific nature of the disaster, responses may range from fear, anxiety, and depression to widespread panic and terror.
psychological, emotional, and social well-being
“Displaced populations and their host communities are at increased risk for communicable diseases and the health consequences of crowded living conditions. “
Noji, 1996
a sudden, unexpected event requiring immediate action due to a potential threat to health, life, property or environment.
Emergency
the care given to patients with urgent and critical needs.
Emergency management
is a nursing specialty in which nurses’ care for patients in the emergency or critical phase of their illness or injury.
Emergency nursing
a nurse specialized in rapid assessment and treatment when every second counts, particularly during the initial phase of acute illness and trauma.
Emergency nurse
A nurse that had a specialized education, training and experience to gain expertise in assessing and identifying patient health care problem in crisis situation.
Emergency nurse
local police, fire & emergency medical personnel who arrive first on the scene of an incident & take action to save lives, protect property, & meet basic human needs.
First responder
