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.

Author Details

Taryn Amberson, BSN, RN, CEN; Christine Wells, RN, BA; Rose Colangelo, MSN, RN, CEN; Skyler D. Gossman, AS

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Non-member

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Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Emergency Nursing, Disaster Response Education, Emergency Preparedness

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.