Module 3 Disaster Assessment and Response
Objectives:
• Understand the role of the Community Health/Public Health nurse in disaster
management.
• Examine the impact of a disaster at the individual, family, community, and systems
levels.
• Using a public health nursing perspective, apply theoretical and legal concepts to your
disaster preparedness and emergency response.
• Recognize local, state, and federal resources available in your community for disaster
response and recovery.
Competency*:
1. Works within the responsibility and authority of the governmental public health system.
2. Practices within the auspices of the Nurse Practice Act.
3. Effectively communicates with communities, systems, individuals, families and
colleagues.
4. Demonstrates leadership in public health nursing with communities, systems,
individuals, and families.
Complete the Readings:
• Chapter 8 in ATI book.
• Review: The START Triage Model
Video Simulations:
• Review the simulation.
• While watching put yourself in the nurses role.
• Consider how you would respond.
Assignment:
Complete the template below. Space will expand as you enter your responses. Be sure
to address each prompt and component of each item comprehensively.
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Objectives:
• Understand the role of the Community Health/Public Health nurse in disaster
management.
• Examine the impact of a disaster at the individual, family, community, and systems
levels.
• Using a public health nursing perspective, apply theoretical and legal concepts to your
disaster preparedness and emergency response.
• Recognize local, state, and federal resources available in your community for disaster
response and recovery.
Competency*:
1. Works within the responsibility and authority of the governmental public health system.
2. Practices within the auspices of the Nurse Practice Act.
3. Effectively communicates with communities, systems, individuals, families and
colleagues.
4. Demonstrates leadership in public health nursing with communities, systems,
individuals, and families.
Complete the Readings:
• Chapter 8 in ATI book.
• Review: The START Triage Model
Video Simulations:
• Review the simulation.
• While watching put yourself in the nurses role.
• Consider how you would respond.
Assignment:
Complete the template below. Space will expand as you enter your responses. Be sure
to address each prompt and component of each item comprehensively.
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