Joanne Langan
Preparing Nurses for Disaster Management: A Global Perspective
Preparing Nurses for Disaster Management: A Global Perspective
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Prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency situations efficiently and effectively with Preparing Nurses for Disaster Management: A Global Perspective. It includes personal stories of nurses who have experienced disasters, case studies, and coverage of disaster management, including nursing roles, personal case studies, and tabletop exercises and drills. User-friendly content includes definitions of key terms and the role expectations for different nurse specialties and levels.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Prepare for and respond to disasters with confidence! Preparing Nurses for Disaster Management: A Global Perspective is your essential guide to building the skills you need to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency situations efficiently and effectively. Written by renowned expert Joanne Langan, this comprehensive reference offers personal stories of nurses who have experienced disasters, detailing the specific incident, response, what worked and what didn't, and the valuable lessons learned.
Through captivating case studies, you'll learn how to apply international response guidelines in providing care for those in need. With a focus on disaster management, this reference covers the stages of disaster response, nursing roles, and real-life case studies from around the world, including natural disasters, global earthquakes, radiation disasters, chemical disasters, biological or infectious disease outbreaks, and man-made disasters.
The Actual Disasters unit provides a detailed description of each event, preparedness, response, recovery, personal preparedness equipment, legal and ethical issues, special considerations, and lessons learned. Engaging tabletop exercises and drills enable organizations and institutions to assess their readiness, identify community vulnerabilities, and develop appropriate responses to disaster events such as active shooter situations, cyberattacks, and power outages.
Case studies bring concepts to life, while user-friendly content includes comprehensive definitions of key terms and the role expectations for different nurse specialties and levels. Discussions of International Council of Nurses' Core Competencies in Disaster Nursing serve as an outline for effective disaster nursing practice.
By investing in this invaluable resource, you'll gain the confidence and knowledge to handle the aftermath of disasters with skill and compassion. Prepare to be a leader in disaster response and make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
Weight: 386g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323776769
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