New disaster-preparedness resource provides valuable information for pediatricians and emergency response planners

2006 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Response ◽  
Disaster Preparedness

scholarly journals Disaster Management in Wetland Settlement at Ogan Komering ILIR Regency, South Sumatera

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S9) ◽  
pp. 44-50
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Tropical Region ◽  
Specific Procedure ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Dry Seasons ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI) Regency is part of the South Sumatra Province whose area is prone to flooding and fire. As for the tropical region, OKI also has two extreme seasons between the rainy and dry seasons. In the dry season is a prone period of forest and land fires, while in the raining season, its prone to flooding. This study aimed to conduct Disaster Management in Wetland Settlements at Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The method was using qualitative study design with six informant that consist of six local community and two key informant from worker of Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah and Dinas Kesehatan OKI. The result showed that disaster management was classified into four phase. First, the phase of prevention and mitigation that analyzed socialization efforts conducted in OKI were distribution of leaflets and posters. Then, phase of disaster preparedness showed preparedness program in OKI has not been implemented optimally. In disaster emergency response phase discovered no specific procedure in disaster management. Moreover, the phase of disaster recovery indicated that collaborative efforts with multi-sector stakeholders have been conducted. It can be concluded to prepare Disaster Response Village Programs in Ogan Komering Ilir.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF KNOWLEDGE AND DISASTER WARNING AND THE PREPARATION OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FACING EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-100
Author(s):  
Ruri Maiseptya Sari ◽  
Hanifah Hanifah ◽  
Vike Pebri Giena
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
School Students ◽  
Emergency Response Plan ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Response Plan

Background: The school community's readiness to face disasters is still considered lacking in Indonesia. Schools as educational institutions are expected to provide an important role for disaster risk education, so students have the provision in dealing with disasters.Objective: This study aimed to identify the factors associated with the preparedness of high school students in dealing with the earthquake and tsunami disasters.Method: This study is analytic survey with cross sectional design. The population in this study were all high school students in Bengkulu City in 2018/2019 academic year. Two stages cluster sampling method have been used in this study. The researcher randomly chooses one high school that will be used as a research location, SMAN 2 Bengkulu City were selected as the result, then the researcher randomly chooses again to determine which class will be the sample, class of XI was chosen with a total of 340 students who spread across 11 classes. The researchers calculated the sample size by using the Slovin formula with the results of 220 respondents. The samples were selected by using proportional random sampling technique, and chosen based on the number of students in each class. Data collection in this study used an instrument in the form of a questionnaire adopted from LIPI consists 65 questions about knowledge and 10 questions about disaster warning and 36 questions about preparedness. The collected data is then processed and analyzed using computer program software and the data were analyzed by using univariate, bivariate and multivariate logistic regression statistical testsResult: The results of this study showed that preparedness of 220 respondents were obtained a mean of 23.57 with a standard deviation of 7.844, knowledge were obtained a mean value of 46.69 with a standard deviation of 8.229, attitudes were obtained a mean value of 60.01 with a standard deviation of 6.210, an emergency response plan were obtained a mean value of 14.95 with a standard deviation of 3.050, and disaster warning were obtained a mean value of 7.19 with a standard deviation of 2.408. Factors related to student preparedness in dealing with disasters were included the level of knowledge (p = 0.020), attitude (p = 0.280), emergency response plan (p = 0.000), disaster warning (p = 0.000).Conclusion: There is a relationship between the level of knowledge, and disaster warnings with disaster preparedness. The most dominant factor in disaster preparedness is disaster warnings. Key words: Preparedness, knowledge, disaster warning.

scholarly journals Use of Community Assessments for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPERs) to Rapidly Assess Public Health Issues — United States, 2003-2012

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 374-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tesfaye M. Bayleyegn ◽  
Amy H. Schnall ◽  
Shimere G. Ballou ◽  
David F. Zane ◽  
Sherry L. Burrer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Public Health Emergency ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Public Health Action ◽  
Sampling Methodology ◽  
Health Action ◽  
Public Health Emergency Response

AbstractIntroductionCommunity Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) is an epidemiologic technique designed to provide quick, inexpensive, accurate, and reliable household-based public health information about a community’s emergency response needs. The Health Studies Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides in-field assistance and technical support to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) health departments in conducting CASPERs during a disaster response and in non-emergency settings. Data from CASPERs conducted from 2003 through 2012 were reviewed to describe uses of CASPER, ascertain strengths of the CASPER methodology, and highlight significant findings.MethodsThrough an assessment of the CDC’s CASPER metadatabase, all CASPERs that involved CDC support performed in US states and territories from 2003 through 2012 were reviewed and compared descriptively for differences in geographic distribution, sampling methodology, mapping tool, assessment settings, and result and action taken by decision makers.ResultsFor the study period, 53 CASPERs were conducted in 13 states and one US territory. Among the 53 CASPERS, 38 (71.6%) used the traditional 2-stage cluster sampling methodology, 10 (18.8%) used a 3-stage cluster sampling, and two (3.7%) used a simple random sampling methodology. Among the CASPERs, 37 (69.9%) were conducted in response to specific natural or human-induced disasters, including 14 (37.8%) for hurricanes. The remaining 16 (30.1%) CASPERS were conducted in non-disaster settings to assess household preparedness levels or potential effects of a proposed plan or program. The most common recommendations resulting from a disaster-related CASPER were to educate the community on available resources (27; 72.9%) and provide services (18; 48.6%) such as debris removals and refills of medications. In preparedness CASPERs, the most common recommendations were to educate the community in disaster preparedness (5; 31.2%) and to revise or improve preparedness plans (5; 31.2%). Twenty-five (47.1%) CASPERs documented on the report or publications the public health action has taken based on the result or recommendations. Findings from 27 (50.9%) of the CASPERs conducted with CDC assistance were published in peer-reviewed journals or elsewhere.ConclusionThe number of CASPERs conducted with CDC assistance has increased and diversified over the past decade. The CASPERs’ results and recommendations supported the public health decisions that benefitted the community. Overall, the findings suggest that the CASPER is a useful tool for collecting household-level disaster preparedness and response data and generating information to support public health action.BayleyegnTM, SchnallAH, BallouSG, ZaneDF, BurrerSL, NoeRS, WolkinAF. Use of Community Assessments for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPERs) to rapidly assess public health issues — United States, 2003-2012. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2015;30(4):1-8.

Optimizing Health Care Coalitions: Conceptual Frameworks and a Research Agenda

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 717-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathaniel Hupert ◽  
Karen Biala ◽  
Tara Holland ◽  
Avi Baehr ◽  
Aisha Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
The Us ◽  
Hospital Preparedness

AbstractThe US health care system has maintained an objective of preparedness for natural or manmade catastrophic events as part of its larger charge to deliver health services for the American population. In 2002, support for hospital-based preparedness activities was bolstered by the creation of the National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program, now called the Hospital Preparedness Program, in the US Department of Health and Human Services. Since 2012, this program has promoted linking health care facilities into health care coalitions that build key preparedness and emergency response capabilities. Recognizing that well-functioning health care coalitions can have a positive impact on the health outcomes of the populations they serve, this article informs efforts to optimize health care coalition activity. We first review the landscape of health care coalitions in the United States. Then, using principles from supply chain management and high-reliability organization theory, we present 2 frameworks extending beyond the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response’s current guidance in a way that may help health care coalition leaders gain conceptual insight into how different enterprises achieve similar ends relevant to emergency response. We conclude with a proposed research agenda to advance understanding of how coalitions can contribute to the day-to-day functioning of health care systems and disaster preparedness. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness.2015;9:717–723)

Emergency Preparedness

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter D Hurd ◽  
Stephenie Lukas ◽  
Ardis Hanson
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Rapid Responses ◽  
The Us ◽  
National Response

Pharmacists, and pharmacy students, normally have a limited exposure to the principles and structures of emergency management necessary to help coordinate effective and rapid responses. However, pharmacists’ work in disaster preparedness has taken many focuses. Community pharmacists develop emergency preparedness manuals, organize health-system pharmacy teams to respond to terrorism attacks, and identify essential actions for effective emergency response. This chapter focuses on the US health care system and emergency preparedness within its borders, starting with basic terminology and concepts and then moving onto the key components of U.S. National Response Frameworks and the role of pharmacists in the Frameworks and larger emergency preparedness and planning efforts.

Managing growth in community emergency response team programs

2005 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Rob Gresser, BS, MA
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Response ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Critical Incident ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing ◽  
Unique Challenge ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Volunteer Program ◽  
Incident Command ◽  
Response Team

Since September 11, 2001, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs have expanded to meet the growing demand for training in disaster preparedness. While extra help during a disaster is needed due to a lack of resources, the use of volunteer responders presents a unique challenge to emergency service managers.Even when trained, volunteers are often not prepared for the physical, mental, and psychological strain of a crisis. As a result, their needs differ from those of professional emergency workers. Conse - quently, organizing and delegating work to volunteers adds a level of complexity to the role of emergency managers.The CERT program in Chandler, Arizona—one of the largest in the state—trained over 400 people in the last year and has encountered many of the problems associated with a rapidly growing volunteer program. During this period of growth, trainers identified several problem areas facing disaster managers including communication issues, effective incident command, a lack of focus that can lead to freelancing at scenes, and the psychological needs of responders. Currently, these issues are being addressed through added training in critical areas, mandatory critical incident stress debriefing, and further studies to better the CERT program.Currently, the CERT is examining several ideas to help alleviate these problems through continuing education. Professional responders need to work alongside CERT members and become attuned to the signs of physical and emotional exhaustion in volunteers. In addition, they need to be trained in assertiveness and the skill of defusing potentially volatile situations. Team members need to receive training each year to refresh their skills and be reminded of the mission: to do the greatest good for the greatest number.

Bring Your First Aid Kit: An Unannounced Mock Drill

2002 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 174-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresa Wolf Grant
Keyword(s):  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Crisis Management ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
School Safety ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Well Being ◽  
September 11 ◽  
First Aid ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
New Challenges

Disaster preparedness has taken on new significance in our country since September 11. School nurses, advocates for school safety, must address new challenges in crisis management and emergency response. Our nation’s schools remain relatively safe places, yet well-known events in the last few years dictate the need for movement from attitudes of complacency and denial toward vigilance. Natural disasters, accidents, and violence can threaten the well-being and lives of students and staff, and in a few short minutes a peaceful learning environment can change into one of chaos with multiple casualties. Although schoolwide drills for events such as tornadoes, explosions, and shootings remain imperative, they do little to prepare the school nurse for her role in immediate response. Staging an unannounced mock disaster at a districtwide nurse meeting is one way to ensure a higher level of preparedness. It also acknowledges the legitimate concerns of crisis competency among school nurses who are often and understandably the most trusted first responders to health crises on campus.

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