Other Titles
Implementation of an educational program on disaster and emergency preparedness for older adults in the community
Abstract
This combination of unexpected crises requires an intervention for effective preparedness. Preparedness plans are essential, and an educational intervention can increase the awareness of the care and needs of most individuals before a crisis, which will enhance their knowledge leading to improved survival with a preparedness plan and go kit. Late Breaking Reason: Contributing to this current problem is the surge of COVID-19, a novel virus in the community which has induced a crisis. Preparedness strategies enhance knowledge, minimize health threats and decrease turmoil. This is an integral step towards improving preparedness outcomes and increasing survival skills and maintaining wellness.
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Sigma Membership
Alpha Omega
Lead Author Affiliation
Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document, Video Recording
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Disasters, Emergency, Preparedness
Recommended Citation
Shams, Lila, "Get prepared! Grab your go kit!" (2021). Creating Healthy Work Environments Event Materials. 66.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2021/posters_2021/66
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments 2021
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Virtual Event
Conference Year
2021
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Get prepared! Grab your go kit!
Virtual Event
This combination of unexpected crises requires an intervention for effective preparedness. Preparedness plans are essential, and an educational intervention can increase the awareness of the care and needs of most individuals before a crisis, which will enhance their knowledge leading to improved survival with a preparedness plan and go kit. Late Breaking Reason: Contributing to this current problem is the surge of COVID-19, a novel virus in the community which has induced a crisis. Preparedness strategies enhance knowledge, minimize health threats and decrease turmoil. This is an integral step towards improving preparedness outcomes and increasing survival skills and maintaining wellness.