Disaster Management Assignment 5
Disaster Management Assignment 5
Disasters are catastrophic events that often result in extensive
property damage and loss of life. Extreme devastation can occur
from both man-made and natural disasters. Nurses play a major
role in responding to disasters to help ensure the best possible
outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, the learner will:
1. Understand the role of the Community Health nurse in disaster
management.
2. Understand the principles of disaster management, including
working within incident command structures.
3. Differentiate between the adult and pediatric triage algorithms
(START and JumpSTART).
4. Apply triage algorithms to appropriately prioritize and treat
victims.
5. Utilize principles of professional collaboration to assure for
efficient and effective care of victims.
6. Utilize principles of professional collaboration to assure for
efficient and effective care of victims.

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