Preparing Nurses For Disaster Management A Global Perspective

Detailed Features

Planning for and Responding to Disasters: A Global Perspective for Nurses

This resource, "Preparing Nurses for Disaster Management: A Global Perspective," is designed to help you, as a nurse, develop the essential skills for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergency situations with efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Features:

• Real-Life Experiences: The book incorporates personal stories from nurses who have directly experienced disasters. They share details about the specific incident, the response, what was successful or challenging, and the valuable lessons they learned.
• Practical Case Studies: Case studies demonstrate how to apply international response guidelines to provide care for those in need during a disaster.
• Expert Guidance: Written by Joanne Langan, a renowned expert in disaster preparedness, this reference aims to build your confidence in handling the aftermath of both natural and man-made disasters.
• Comprehensive Coverage: The content on disaster management covers various stages of a disaster response, nursing roles, and personal case studies from actual global disasters and public health emergencies, including:
• Natural disasters (e.g., global earthquakes)
• Radiation disasters
• Chemical disasters
• Biologic or infectious disease outbreaks
• Man-made disasters
• Detailed Event Analysis: A dedicated "Actual Disasters" unit provides a thorough description of each event, including:
• Preparedness measures
• Response actions
• Recovery phases
• Personal preparedness equipment
• Legal and ethical considerations
• Special considerations
• Lessons learned
• Readiness Assessment Tools: Tabletop exercises and drills are included to help organizations and institutions evaluate their readiness, identify community vulnerabilities, and plan appropriate responses to various disaster scenarios, such as active shooters, cyberattacks, and power grid failures.
• User-Friendly Format: The content is presented in a clear, easy-to-use format, with definitions of key terms and clear explanations of the role expectations for different nurse specialties and levels.
• Core Competency Focus: The resource discusses the International Council of Nurses Core Competencies in Disaster Nursing, using them as a framework for effective nursing practice before, during, and after disasters.
• Mental Health Support: Reviews of psychiatric/mental health issues are included, along with discussions on interventions to improve mental health following disasters.
• Global Perspectives: The book features contributions from expert nurses from various countries, sharing diverse perspectives and experiences.