Walden University Response to Emergencies and Disasters Assessment

Responding to Emergencies and Disasters

To prepare for this Assessment:

• Select one public health emergency that could happen or has happened in your area (e.g. earthquakes, ice storms, hurricanes, wildfires, etc.).
• Consider the types of injuries, diseases, or damages that could result from this emergency.

Part 1: Email

• Draft an email to the other nurses in your unit about the potential ramifications of the selected public health emergency.
• Explain the role of the nurse leader in preparing for and responding to the public health emergency and the resulting issues.

Part 2: Public Service Announcement

• Create a 1- to 2-minute PSA to run within the in-house audio system in your facility.
• In your PSA, describe your agency’s role in responding to the public health emergency and the importance of your agency’s role.

Part 3: Communication of Your Choice

• Create an appropriate communication for one partner that you would contact for support in addressing the selected public health emergency.
• Within your communication, explain the steps you would take to communicate and collaborate with other professionals and agencies to respond to this public health emergency.