University of Cebu-Banilad Library

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Unit I Overview of disaster preparedness -- Chapter 1 Overview of disaster preparedness and considerations for vulnerable populations -- Unit II Stages of disaster response -- Chapter 2 Disaster management agencies and organizations, disaster preparedness and response systems, structures, logistics, and resources -- Chapter 3 Preparedness and mitigation -- Chapter 4 Disaster response, triage, and decontamination -- Chapter 5 Recovery: promoting behavioral health -- Unit III Nursing roles in disasters and public health emergencies -- Chapter 6 Roles of the general professional nurse -- Chapter 7 Role of the advanced or specialized nurse in public health, advanced practice, and military service -- Unit IV Actual disasters and public health emergencies -- Chapter 8 Natural disasters -- Chapter 9 Preparedness and response to radiological emergencies -- Chapter 10 Chemical disasters -- Chapter 11 Biological or infectious disease outbreaks -- Chapter 12 HUman-made disasters -- Unit V Anticipating the future: brainstorming exercises -- Chapter 13 Anticipating the future: hazard vulnerability analysis and resource assestment -- Chapter 14 Exercises and drills.

"Preparing Nurses for Disaster Management' helps you build the skills you need to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency situations efficiently and effectively. It includes the personal stories of nurses who have experienced disasters, describing the specific incident, the response, what worked or didn't work, and the lessons learned. Case studies show how to apply international response guidelines in providing care for those in need." --

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