Develop a disaster recovery plan to lessen health disparities
Instructions: Develop a disaster recovery plan to lessen health disparities and improve access to community services after a disaster. Then, develop and record a 10-12
Develop a disaster recovery plan to lessen health disparities
Develop a disaster recovery plan to lessen health disparities and improve access to community services after a disaster.
Then, develop and record a 10-12 slide presentation (please refer to the PowerPoint tutorial) of the plan with audio and speaker notes for the Vila Health system, city officials, and the disaster relief team.
As you begin to prepare this assessment, you are encouraged to complete the Disaster Preparedness and Management activity.
The information gained from completing this activity will help you succeed with the assessmentas you think through key issues in disaster preparedness and management in the community or workplace.
Completing activities is also a way to demonstrate engagement.
Professional Context Nurses perform a variety of roles and their responsibilities as health care providers extend to the community.
The decisions we make daily and in times of crisis often involve the balancing of human rights with medical necessities, equitable access to services, legal and ethical mandates, and financial constraints.
In the event of a major accident or natural disaster, many issues can complicate decisions concerning the needs of an individual or group, including
understanding and upholding rights and desires, mediating conflict, and applying established ethical and legal standards of nursing care.
As a nurse, you must be knowledgeable about disaster preparedness and recovery to
safeguard those in your care.
As an advocate, you are also accountable for promoting equitable services and quality care for the diverse community.
Nurses work alongside first responders, other professionals, volunteers, and the health department to safeguard the community.
Some concerns during a disaster and recovery period include the possibility of death and infectious disease due to debris and/or contamination of the water, air, food supply, or environment.
Various degrees of injury may also occur during disasters, terrorism, and violent conflicts.