Question

For this week’s discussion, research a technological or human induced disaster. Look at situations such as radiological, nuclear accidents, technological disasters (electromagnetic pulse), and hazardous material spills. In your post, provide the name of the incident you have chosen, and support your answers with evidence/examples. Please provide a working link and a citation for your source(s). Select 2 of the items below to discuss: At what point does a technological or man made event become labeled a disaster? Name and explain the impact categories associated with your disaster. How well do you think the United States is prepared for a disaster like the one you selected? Discuss the factors that can influence the effects a disaster may have on a community or region. What nursing interventions would be a priority for these victims? What community resources should be provided to the victims for follow up needs? Support your answer with evidence from scholarly sources.

Answer 1

An event whether natural or man-made, becomes a disaster if the event become uncontrollable in a relatively short time. It is deemed disaster once a serious disruption is noted. Moreover, minor to significant losses, which can either be life or economic in nature, become evident once an event becomes a disaster.
A natural event only becomes a disaster when it impacts human life, property, or livelihood. The greater the number of vulnerable populations living in an at-risk area, the more likely an event will be categorized as a catastrophe.

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As nurses make up the majority of healthcare providers, they represent an indispensable workforce during disasters. The fundamental attributes of the nursing practice are to provide care to the injured or ill, assist individuals and families to deal with physical and emotional issues and work to improve health and well-being within the community. These attributes require competent nurses who are ready to respond in all situations, including in the event of a disaster. Nurses must be able to adapt their skills from focusing on individuals to large numbers of patients, both in their delivery of lifesaving and emergency care and in the maintenance of public health. Therefore, disaster training for nurses is vital. Nurses must be involved in all phases of disaster planning in order to increase their understanding of their role and expected contributions in response to a disaster.

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