Best practices for nurses and nurse practitioners working with farmworkers during hurricane recovery
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to:
1. Assess the impact of Hurricane Florence among Eastern Carolina farmworkers.
2. Provide health screenings and outreaches to this vulnerable population to assist in recovery from Hurricane Florence.
3. Define and disseminate best practices for nurses and students to work with migrant farmworkers.
Sigma Membership
Alpha
Lead Author Affiliation
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Health Promotion, Hurricane Recovery, Disease Prevention
Recommended Citation
Davison, Jean Ann, "Best practices for nurses and nurse practitioners working with farmworkers during hurricane recovery" (2019). Convention. 209.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/209
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Best practices for nurses and nurse practitioners working with farmworkers during hurricane recovery
Washington, DC, USA
The purpose of this project was to:
1. Assess the impact of Hurricane Florence among Eastern Carolina farmworkers.
2. Provide health screenings and outreaches to this vulnerable population to assist in recovery from Hurricane Florence.
3. Define and disseminate best practices for nurses and students to work with migrant farmworkers.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.