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Disaster Nursing and Emergency Preparedness (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)
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Disaster Nursing and Emergency Preparedness (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)
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Featuring the most current, valid, and reliable evidence-based
content available, this three-time AJN winner once again presents
an unparalleled resource for disaster and emergency preparedness.
Disasters lay heavy burdens upon health care systems that stretch
all levels of society. While natural and man-made disasters are not
new, the global nature, rate, type and totality their impact has
only increased. The 4th Edition of this foundational text uniquely
addresses the rapid changes in these crises and analyzes the latest
attempts to provide timely, multidisciplinary health care. Nurses
consistently comprise seventy or more percent of responders to
local, national, regional and global crises, and represent a
potentially untapped resource to achieve surge capacity goals and
optimize population health outcomes. Considering recent world
events and increasing geopolitical tensions, Disaster Nursing and
Emergency Preparedness, Fourth Edition now features expanded
content on the ubiquitous threat of terrorism, potential detonation
of thermonuclear weapons, emerging and reemerging infectious
diseases, and increasing frequency and intensity of natural
disasters from climate change. This text promotes competency-based
expert nursing care during disasters and positive health outcomes
for small and large populations consistent with the Federal
Disaster Response Framework. Whenever possible, content is mapped
to published core competencies for preparing health professions'
students for response to terrorism, disaster events and public
health emergencies. The fourth edition retains the clearly
organized format in each chapter that includes an overview,
learning objectives, a summary, and case study with reflective
questions. New to the Fourth Edition: Addresses the most recent
landmark agreements Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
2015-2030 The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals Paris
Climate Agreement Covers public health emergencies involving
community violence and civil unrest Expands coverage of planning
for and accommodating high-risk, high-vulnerability populations
Aligns with the U.S. National Health Security Strategy and the
National Planning Frameworks Provides focused content on Medical
Countermeasures Includes an improved instructor package with guide,
PowerPoint slides, and case studies with questions for reflection
in every chapter. Key Features: Delivers the most comprehensive,
current, and reliable information available Addresses a broad array
of contemporary disaster events Delivers meticulously culled,
evidence-based information Prepares nurses for competency-based,
expert practice Consistent with current U.S. Federal guidelines for
disaster response Written by noted experts in disaster planning and
response
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