This is a book that outlines the essentials of disaster nursing and emergency preparedness for any form of hazard. This book is suitable and useful in the topic of my final project because of various reasons. One of the reasons is that, it gives a clear layout of the essentials for disaster planning. It also outlines the framework for leadership and coordination in disaster planning. The book also describes on how to understand and manage psychological effects of a disaster or any hazard. The book gives an outline on how to restore, public health under such circumstances. Information technology in disaster management is also discussed in this book as well as the role of public health nurses in disaster response. All this information is of great importance if well interpreted in my department.
Fuller, J. R., & Armistead, J. (2013). Surgical technology: Principles and practice. St. Louis, Mo: Elsevier Saunders.
In every plan, principle and practice ethics are very important. This book outlines the importance of communication and teamwork which is very important for the preparation of my final project. It outlines the basic of a disaster response and preparedness, diagnostic and assessment procedures for any pandemic disease as well as the laws, documentations and ethics of practice to be observed in the preparation of a disaster response plan. The techniques outlined in this reference are very important in responding to pandemic diseases. These techniques include; surgeries and technologies that can be used as well as the emergency trauma counseling. It also gives an aid on how to monitor psychological effects and anesthesia after a disaster or a pandemic disease.
Hunt, R. (2009). Introduction to community-based nursing. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Hunt presents a foundation for concepts which are very vital in delivering nursing care incase of a pandemic disease. The edition also outlines information on disaster management and communicable diseases as well as updated and expanded Medicare guidelines. He introduces users to community based nursing by giving an overview of it and outlining the health promotion and disease prevention which is very vital for preparing a response and prevention plan for pandemic diseases. The reference explains about assessment and continuity of care in response and prevention of a pandemic disease. It outlines about specialized home care nursing which is a very important way of preventing pandemic diseases. All the information provided in this edition is of very great importance in the preparation of my final project about emergency preparedness plan for natural disasters and pandemic communicable disease prevention.
Wilkinson, F. C., Lewis, L. K., & Dennis, N. K. (2010). Comprehensive guide to emergency preparedness and disaster recovery. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries.
Wilkinson, Lewis, and Dennis provides a comprehensive guide to emergency and disaster recovery which will provide a lot of information of great benefit in the preparation of my final project for the course. The reference suits my project the best because it provide vital outline of disaster prevention and preparedness planning. It goes a step further to explaining the procedures of coming up with disaster preparedness, recovery and response plan. The book gives the guidelines for training staff and the community about disaster response and preparedness as well as how to respond when a disaster or a pandemic disease strikes.
Bradley, A. T. (2011). Disaster preparedness handbook: A guide for families. New York: Skyhorse Pub.
This reference is very important in guiding on how to prepare a disaster plan in a family setting covering the entire basic human needs incase a disaster or pandemic diseases strikes. It is very helpful in establishing a practical disaster planning for my department. It incorporates guidelines on what to be done for the pets, disabled, aged, pregnant and other special needs in case unexpected event happens. The handbook provides step by step analysis on how to prepare for a disaster such as infectious diseases and natural disasters. I chose this book because, it researches about the topic intensively with citations and references from about three hundred sources.
Kramer, W. M. (2009). Disaster planning and control. Tulsa, Okla: PennWell/Fire Engineering.
In this book, Kramer looks at the complexities of disaster control and planning. This book suits my project because it covers all the ideas of disaster management, emergency operations plans and disaster control. The books gives examples and case studies which are aimed at helping the workers be conversant with procedure of managing and controlling disasters by learning from the history and understanding the ideas well so as to make a difference in the general result of future disasters. The book gives an outline on how to anticipate and prepare for a disaster, management of such disasters, frequent and the growing threats associated with such disasters, and recovery of such disasters.
http://cool.conservation-us.org/cool/disaster/
This website provides information which is very important in coming up with a disaster response plan. It very helpful in my project as it will assist in getting information on disaster planning and recovery as well as where to get certain services from. The disaster plans for cultural institutions outlined in this book can be related to my department and come up with similar but more complex plan to suit our objective as a department. The information and recovery techniques outlined in this website are of notable assistance in writing an emergency preparedness plan for natural disasters and pandemic communicable disease prevention. The resources and examples provided in this website will guide me when coming up with a recovery and response plan for my department.
Khan, A., (2011). Preparing for a zombie apocalypse? The CDC weighs in. Los Angeles Times, 12, 10-12. Retrieved from: http://articles.latimes.com/2011/may/19/news/la-heb-cdc-zombie-apocalypse-20110519
This peer reviewed article is very helpful in my topic of research as it gives steps on how to come up with an emergency preparedness plan. The steps and resources provided in this peer reviewed article can be replicated in my department so as to come with a better disaster recovery and response plan. The article discusses about an emergency kit including water, medication, and clothing to be provided in case of an unexpected disaster or pandemic disease. It also outlines measures to avoid bites from the zombie. These measures can be enumerated in my department to come up with a disaster prevention plan.
Bergman, D., (2013). Resilience- word of the year. Resilience vol 6. Pg. 10-11. Retrieved from: http://www.resilience.org/tag-search-results/96085-disaster%20preparedness/79236
This peer reviewed article gives a layout of reactions to natural disasters such as earthquake. It deems urgency as an inappropriate reaction to disasters as it may be followed by another disaster thus it is good to take some time and involve experts. It gives resilience as the best and increasing way to react to disasters. It is helpful in my project as it will assist the department in coming up with better method of recovery in case of a disaster other than urgency. It also helps in ways to mitigate, adapt and prevent disaster and pandemic diseases which is very relevant in my project.
Michelle_Michy
1st.docx
