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PubMed1958

Disaster planning.

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PubMed1959

Disaster planning.

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PubMed1965

DISASTER PLANNING.

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Material management's role in disaster planning.

This article discusses lessons learned about disaster preparedness when the authors' institution, the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, was buffeted by Hurricane Hugo.

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PubMed2005

Disaster planning: are gerontological nurses prepared?

This article is a review of basic, but important information about disaster planning considerations for older populations. The recent hurricane experiences in the South confirmed how critical this planning is, and the importance of early evacuation in saving lives. This is highlighted when comparing the official responses during Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. Advance preparations result in more control and safety in a dangerous situation. In New Orleans, the delay in evacuation of older adults resulted in panic and confusion, without an easy solution. Those who could not be easily evacuated remained, sometimes at great cost. Gerontological nurses need to advocate for the planning and resources that would assist older adults in a safe and early evacuation if indicated. Adequate support personnel, transportation, and pre-positioned supplies should all be in place for use following a disaster event. Rescue is more costly than evacuation, in both resources and human suffering, and places both rescuers and victims at risk. Each individual, facility, and community needs disaster and evacuation plans that are widely disseminated in advance of any disaster. These plans must address the unique needs of older adults. Hurricane Katrina demonstrated the importance of evacuation before the impact of disaster. When individuals have advance notice of an impending disaster, evacuation can be conducted in a more orderly, planned way to get older adults to safety. Hurricane Rita proved that even advance evacuation is not problem-free, but is well worth the effort. Each facility needs to be prepared to be self-sustaining, to "shelter in place" for at least 72 hours. This requires having the resources and supplies to support at least minimal safe function. However, facilities in locations that could be isolated for longer periods of time should consider having even more supplies in reserve. Recent events may prompt gerontological nurses to ask themselves, their facilities, and communities--Are we prepared?

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PubMed1995

Health professional's role in disaster planning: a strategic management approach.

1. The Strategic Management for Total Quality in Health Care model incorporates strategic management methods and total quality principles to enhance management of complex, interdisciplinary projects. 2. The purpose of disaster planning is to provide an effective and efficient plan to prevent personal injury and limit property damage and capital losses, as well as return to full production after a disaster. 3. Participation in disaster response planning provides health professionals with an opportunity to demonstrate the benefits they can provide for meeting their company's business needs. 4. Disaster planning is a complex, interdisciplinary project that requires a strategic management framework to facilitate development of high quality, cost effective programs.

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PubMed1995

Special report. Recent natural and man-made disasters: testing hospital disaster plans and security departments in real-life situations.

In 1995, hurricanes, windstroms, hailstroms, and record flooding challenged the disaster-coping capabilities of hospitals in the Florida Panhandle, New Orleans, and Texas. And, in Carrollton, GA, a severe test of a hospital's disaster plan literally dropped out of the sky. In this report, we'll present some firsthand accounts of what happened; how hospital security and emergency personnel responded; and what lessons all hospitals can learn from these unusual, but not unforeseen, occurrences.

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PubMed1980

The role of crisis intervention in an airport disaster plan.

The impact of disasters on the psychological adjustment of individuals is discussed. In most cases the traditional "mental illness model" is not appropriate for viewing problems resulting from crisis. Rather, the psychological symptoms are viewed as transitional and are qualitatively different from traditional mental disorder. Severe crisis state, often produced by cataclysmic events, can be lessened in magnitude and reduced in time by crisis intervention treatment as soon as possible following the disaster. The primary goals of crisis intervention are symptom relief and development of stress management attitudes. The applicability of the crisis intervention approach for managing the psychological problems of a major aircraft disaster are discussed. The crisis intervention plan for the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Disaster Program is discussed.

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PubMed1980

Developing an emergency medical disaster plan for an airport.

The development of the Emergency Medical Disaster Plan for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as a model for other major hub airports is discussed. Conformance with federal regulations and the need to closely coordinate activities with both on-airport personnel and off-airport facilities are considered and incorporated into the plan. Manpower sources are reviewed and methods are developed for the efficient handling and treatment of disaster victims. Essential services for an emergency are categorized and their responsibilities designated. Centers of control for support personnel and vehicles are established. Consideration is also given to the special requirements of friends and relatives of the victims and of the news media. Conducting disaster drills as a means to evaluate and improve the basis plan is also examined.

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