Citation

Newberry L. Disaster Manage. Response 2002; Jan(1): 15-17.

Affiliation

WellStar Health System, 677 Church St, Marietta, GA 30060, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Emergency Nurses Association, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12685461

Abstract

Disaster plans need practical approaches to ensure that all staff function well. This article describes how a disaster plan was customized within a department. Decision trees have been created for each staff position (manager, supervisor, resource nurse, staff nurse) as well as for key processes (triage and supplies). Simplicity is the key because it decreases confusion before and during the disaster. These templates and processes can be easily understood and applied in any ED or setting.

Language: en