Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness Presentation

Public health officials can play a huge part in disaster planning and emergency preparedness.

Analyze disaster response and emergency preparedness:

1. Identify nursing roles and responsibilities during each phase of disaster management.

Consider:

• Planning
• Preparedness
• Response
• Recovery

2. Evaluate your community or state’s (SOUTH CAROLINA) plan for preparedness and disaster management:

• Does it include provisions for each phase of preparedness and disaster planning?
• Does it clearly account for community needs?
• Does the plan include evidence of thought beyond the written report?
• Is there evidence of a record keeping system for resources, treatment, and identification of victims?
• Are there redundancies built into the plan should one option fail? Are backup plans in place?

3. Analyze the plan for addressing mass casualty situations.

Include at least one peer-reviewed and one evidence-based reference, and an APA-formatted reference page.

Format your assignment as one of the following:

• 7- to 10-slide presentation
• Another format approved by your instructor