Disasters can take many shapes and forms. They can occur naturally or man-made, and can be accidental or acts of terrorism. In general, disasters are classified into the following categories:
- Natural/Environmental
- Chemical
- Biological, including Pandemic Influenza
- Radiological/Nuclear
- Explosive Incidents
The type of response and the level of response needed often depend on the type and severity of the disaster.
Delaware ResourcesDelaware Medical Reserve Corps Delaware Office of Preparedness Disaster Health Services Protocols for Division of Public Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Registered Nurses and APRNs and RNs working under the direction of DPH in Disaster Relief Shelters DEMA Disaster PreparednessTerrorism Preparedness - References | National ResourcesANA Position Statement: Registered Nurses' Rights and Responsibilities Related to Work Release During a DisasterANA Position Statement: Work Release During a Disaster - Guidelines for Employers U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) - Guidance for Mass Decontamination Patient Decontamination in a Mass Chemical Exposure Incident: National Planning Guidance for Communities ANA Issue Brief: Who Will Be There? Ethics, the Law, and a Nurse's Duty to Respond in a Disaster Unresolved issues of legal, ethical, and professional considerations of disaster medical response remain a challenge and could hamper the ability of nurses to respond. A concerted effort to solving these problems is needed, with nurses and stakeholders at the national, state, and local levels. IOM Report: Establishing Altered Standards of Care in Disasters |
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