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DISAST ER NURSING This page was last updated on February 16, 2011
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Int roduct ion Disaster is an occurrence arising with little or no warning, which causes serious disruption of life and perhaps death or injury to large number of people.
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It is may be a man made or natural event that causes destruction and devastation which cannot be relieved without assistance.
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Hybrid Eg: spread of disease in community, global warming. Levels of disaster
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Level iii disaster – considered a minor disaster. These are involves minimal level of damage
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Level ii disaster- considered a moderate disaster. The local and community resources has to be mobilized to manage this situation
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Level i disaster- considered a massive disaster- this involves a massive level of damage with severe impact. Disast er mit igat ion Disaster mitigation refers to actions or measures that can either prevent the occurrence of a disaster or reduce the severity of its effects. (American Red Cross).
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Mitigation activities include awareness and education and disaster prevention measures.
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Ph ases o f d isast er m an ag em en t
Prevention phase
Preparedness phase
Response phase
Recovery phase
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Prevention phase
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Identify community risk factors and to develop and implement programs to prevent disasters from occurring. Preparedness phase Personal preparedness Professional preparedness Key organizations and professionals in disaster management Health care community Hospitals Health professionals Pharmacies Public health departments Rescue personnel Non-health care community Fire fighters Municipal or government officials Media Medical examiners Medical supply manufactures Police Community preparedness The level of community preparedness for a disaster is only as high as the people and organization in the community make it. Community must have adequate warning system and a back up evaluation plan to remove people from the area of danger Response phase The level of disaster varies and the management plans mainly based on the severity or extent of the disaster. Recovery phase During this phase actions are taken to repair, rebuilt, or reallocate damaged homes and businesses and restore health and economic vitality to the community. Psychological recovery must be addressed.Both victims and relief workers should be offered mental health activities and services. Disast er management cycle Prevention ------> preparedness I v Recovery