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DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Disaster Nursing is the systematic and flexible utilization of knowledge
and skills specific to disaster related nursing, and the promotion of a
wide range of activities to minimize the health hazards and life
threatening damage caused by disasters in collaboration with other
specialized fields. Disaster nursing should include nursing activities
ranging from disaster prevention to initial, medium, and long term
nursing care.
Objectives of disaster nursing management
To effectively reduce the impact of disaster on human life and
health,
To participate in the coordinated efforts of all groups to reduce loss
of life, property damage, social and economic disruption, and
To initiate rehabilitation.
Role of Community Health Nurse
According to levels of Disaster Prevention
The community health nurse has a pivotal role in preventing,
preparing for, responding to, and supporting recovery from a disaster.
The role of Community Health Nurse in disaster management varies
according to the different phase of disaster management.
Three level of prevention can be applied in disaster nursing:.
During the Primary Level, CHN aimed to increase the community
awareness she act as a teacher to educates people about safety and
security focused on preventing a disaster, teach community
members how to protect themselves from it.
During the Secondary Level, CHN must focus on the earliest
possible detection and management. She can provide interventions
like immediate rescue, prevention of additional injury or death
after initial occurrence, first-aid.
During the Tertiary Level she acts to reduce the amount and
degree of disability or damage resulting from the disaster.
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