A. Recognizing & Managing a Disaster

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Disaster refers to an emergency caused either by nature or humans-induced actions that overwhelms the capacity of a community to respond due to the magnitude of loss, such as economic, environmental, loss of life, property, or infrastructure. Nurses are at the forefront of managing disasters in their communities and facilities. Knowing the cause and location of the disaster will help to determine the appropriate response. The multiple types of patients that a disaster nurse may care for and the environment in which a patient is treated dictates that a disaster nurse is prepared for a variety of challenges. The role of a disaster nurse is multi-faceted and includes practice, education, management, consultation, advocacy and research. Disaster nurses come from a variety of specialty nursing areas and bring their expertise in life-saving skills, such as CPR, first aid, triage, facility disaster planning and teamwork.

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