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I n t r o d u c t i o n
Disaster is an occurrence arising with little or no warning, which causes seriousdisruption of life and perhaps death or injury to large number of people.
It is may be a man made or natural event that causes destruction and devastation whichcannot be relieved without assistance.
T y p e s o f d i s a s t e r
Natural. Eg : earthquake, floods, hurricane, tsunami. Manmade.Eg: nuclear accidents, industrial accidents Hybrid Eg: spread of disease in community, global warming.
L e v e l s o f d i s a s t e r
Level iii disasterconsidered a minor disaster. These are involves minimal level ofdamage
Level ii disaster- considered a moderate disaster. The local and community resourceshas to be mobilized to manage this situation
Level i disaster- considered a massive disaster- this involves a massive level of damagewith severe impact.
D i s a s t e r m i t i g a t i o n
Disaster mitigation refers to actions or measures that can either prevent the occurrenceof a disaster or reduce the severity of its effects. (American Red Cross).
Mitigation activities include awareness and education and disaster preventionmeasures.
P h a s e s o f d i s a s t e r m a n a g e m e n t
Prevention phase Preparedness phase Response phase Recovery phase
Prevention phase
Identify community risk factors and to develop and implement programs to preventdisasters from occurring.Preparedness phase
Personal preparedness Professional preparedness
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Key organizations and professionals in disaster management
Health care community
Hospitals Health professionals Pharmacies Public health departments Rescue personnel
Non-health care community
Fire fighters Municipal or government officials Media Medical examiners Medical supply manufactures Police
Community preparedness
The level of community preparedness for a disaster is only as high as the people andorganization in the community make it.
Community must have adequate warning system and a back up evaluation plan toremove people from the area of danger
Response phase
The level of disaster varies and the management plans mainly based on the severity or extentof the disaster.
Recovery phase
During this phase actions are taken to repair, rebuilt, or reallocate damaged homes andbusinesses and restore health and economic vitality to the community.
Psychological recovery must be addressed.Both victims and relief workers should beoffered mental health activities and services.
D i s a s t e r m a n a g e m e n t c y c l e
Prevention ------> preparedness
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Recovery
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D i s a s t e r m a n a g e m e n t p l a n s
Aims of disaster plans
to provide prompt and effective medical care to the maximum possible in order tominimize morbidity and mortality
Objectives
To optimally prepare the staff and institutional resources for effective performance indisaster situation
To make the community aware of the sequential steps that could be taken at individualand organizational levels
Disaster management committee
The following members would comprise the disaster management committee under thechairmanship of medical superintendent/ director
Medical superintendent/ director Additional medical superintendent Nursing superintendent/ chief nursing officer Chief medical officer (casualty) Head of departments- surgery, medicine, orthopedics, radiology, anesthesiology,
neurosurgery
Blood bank in charge Security officers Transport officer Sanitary personnel
Disaster control room
the existing casualty may be referred as the disaster control room.Rapid response team
The medical superintendent will identify various specialists, nurses andpharmacological staff to respond within a short notice depending up on the time and
type of disaster. The list of members and their telephone numbers should be displayed in the disaster
control room.
Information and communication
the disaster control team would be responsible for collecting, coordinating anddisseminating the information about the disaster situation to the all concerned.
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Disaster beds
Requirement of beds depends up on the magnitude of the disaster. Utilization of vacant beds, day care beds, and pre-operative beds Convalescing patients, elective surgical cases and patients who can have domiciliary
care or opd management should be discharged Utility areas to be converted in to temporary wards such as wards with side rooms,
corridors, seminar rooms etc.
Creating additional bed capacity by using trolleys, folding beds and floor bedsLogistic support system
Resuscitation equipments Iv sets, iv fluids, Disposable needles, syringes and gloves Dressing and suturing materials and splints Oxygen masks, nasal catheters, suction machine and suction catheters Ecg monitors, defibrillators, ventilators Cut down sets, tracheostomy sets and lumbar puncture sets Linen and blankets Keys of these cupboards should be readily available at the time of disaster
Training and drills
Mock exercise and drills at regular intervals are conducted to ensure that all the staff inthe general and those associated with management of causalities are fully prepared and
aware of their responsibilities.
Elements of disaster plan
A disaster plan should have the following elements
Chain of authority Lines of communication Routes and modes of transport Mobilization Warning Evacuation
Rescue and recovery Triage Treatment Support of victims and families Care of dead bodies Disaster worker rehabilitation
A c t i v a t i o n o f d i s a s t e r m a n a g e m e n t p l a n s
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Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Reception area Triage
o Priority one- needing immediate resuscitation, after emergency treatmentshifted to intensive care unit
o Priority two- immediate surgery, transferred immediately to operation theatre.o Priority three- needing first aid and possible surgery- give first aid and admit if
bed is available or shift to hospital
o Priority four- needing only first aid-discharge after first aid. Documentation Public relations. Essential services. Crowd management/ security arrangement.
D i s a s t e r m a n a g e m e n t - n u r s e s r o l e i n c o m m u n i t y
Assess the community
Assessment - the local climate conducive for disaster occurrence, past history ofdisasters in the community, available community disaster plans and resources,personnel available in the community for the disaster plans and management, local
agencies and organizations involved in the disaster management activities, availability
of health care facilities in the community etc.
Diagnose community disaster threats
Determine the actual and potential disaster threats (eg; explosions, mass accidents,tornados, floods, earthquakes etc).Community disaster planning
Develop a disaster plan to prevent or deal with identified disaster threats Identify local community communication system Identify disaster personnel, including private and professional volunteers, local
emergency personnel, agencies and resources
Identify regional back up agencies and personnel Identify specific responsibilities for various personnel involved in the disaster plans
Set up an emergency medical system and chain for activation Identify location and accessibility of equipment and supplies Check proper functioning of emergency equipments Identify outdated supplies and replenish for appropriate use.
Implement disaster plans
Focus on primary prevention activities to prevent occurrence of manmade disasters
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Practice community disaster plans with all personnel carrying out their previouslyidentified responsibilities (eg: emergency triage , providing supplies such as food,
water, medicine, crises and grief counseling)
Practice using equipment; obtaining and distributing supplies
Evaluate effectiveness of disaster plan
Critically evaluate all aspects of disaster plans and practice drills for speed,effectiveness, gaps and revisions.
Evaluate the disaster impact on community and surrounding regions Evaluate the response of personnel involved in disaster relief efforts.
C o n c l u s i o n
Disaster is an emergency situation, therefore coordination of actions and various departments
is an essential requisite for efficient management of mass casualties.
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