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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Role of emergency nurse in disaster management

An emergency nurse plays a significant role in disaster management. As soon as the information is received about disaster, the emergency nurse must communicate this to administration, to the doctor in charge, the nursing director and the disaster team who will activate the disaster plan. All patients not in need of treatment are sent home, discharged at once-also by nurses. Patients from emergency ward are transferred to the wards. All staff are informed to remain on duty. Extra equipment and supplies, emergency drugs, intravenous medications are made ready. The emergency nurse should get triage area, free and get extra mattresses and blankets out of disaster room with the help of partners. The nurse should inform pharmacists, lab staff and center supply of the disaster. Kitchen should be informed to cook food and tea. The emergency nurse should direct other nurses into their areas. Nurses that are off duty and hear about the disaster must report on duty without delay. During disaster , no charges are made. The emergency nurse should make sure there is a person responsible for information flow. The nurse should be calm in order to properly handle the disaster management system.

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