Community Emergency Preparedness and Response PaperNUR/408University of Phoenix
Professor HarrisCommunity Emergency Preparedness and Response PaperCommunity emergency preparedness and response relates to the community or communities that need to be prepared to respond to any disaster that may occur. As in the case of episode five in season two in this week's assignment. This paper will examine the events in this episode, the response from health care workers, how public health care workers can enhance the preparedness of its citizens and what other types of agencies could have participated. Neighborhood news Nursing Neighborhood is a community with a population of 64,200 residents, and it is located near a forest and riverbank. A forest fire has been raging for more than five days and spreading toward the town. The firefighters are struggling to contain the fire. Health care workers are faced with an increase in breathing problems from the residents who have had pre-existing lung disorders or diseases. "The smoky air conditions affect everyone, but especially those with pre-existing problems, such as chronic lung conditions," said Neighborhood Hospital Emergency Department (ED) physician James Gordon, MD. City officials have warned residents to stay indoors because of the risks associated from the excessive smoke in the air. City officials have also told residents that they are not in direct danger from the fire and will be notified in advance if the fire shifts toward the town. Hospital The local hospital is a 362 inpatient facility with two urgent centers. The hospital is full, and there is a need for more bed for those who are affected by the smoke of the fire in the Nursing Neighborhood. Pat, the nurse manager at the hospital, is one of the first nurses to respond initially to this crisis. He is attempting to meet the needs of the hospital when he is notified by administration that mandatory overtime will begin with the next pay...