Abstract
Globally, disasters are increasing in both frequency and magnitude. Emergency department (ED) staff are recognized as being on the frontline of disaster response and have a key role in the success of disaster response efforts. Much of the existing literature on this topic is geographically limited and reveals that perceived levels of disaster preparedness and confidence among emergency nurses are lacking. This study seeks to measure and increase perceived levels of disaster preparedness among ED staff by the creation and implementation of an education initiative.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Emergency Nursing, Disaster Response Education, Emergency Preparedness
Recommended Citation
Amberson, Taryn; Wells, Christine; Colangelo, Rose; and Gossman, Skyler D., "Increasing perceived levels of disaster preparedness among emergency department staff" (2020). General Submissions: Presenations (Oral and Poster). 133.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/gen_sub_presentations/2019/posters/133
Conference Name
Emergency Nursing 2019
Conference Host
Emergency Nurses Association
Conference Location
Austin, Texas, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Increasing perceived levels of disaster preparedness among emergency department staff
Austin, Texas, USA
Globally, disasters are increasing in both frequency and magnitude. Emergency department (ED) staff are recognized as being on the frontline of disaster response and have a key role in the success of disaster response efforts. Much of the existing literature on this topic is geographically limited and reveals that perceived levels of disaster preparedness and confidence among emergency nurses are lacking. This study seeks to measure and increase perceived levels of disaster preparedness among ED staff by the creation and implementation of an education initiative.