NURS FPX 6618 Assessment 3 Disaster Plan With Guidelines for Implementation

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Capella University

NURS-FPX 6618 Leadership in Care Coordination

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Care Coordination Needs

Disastrous situations can pose numerous challenges that proper care coordination planning can address. Challenges in disaster events include unmet healthcare needs, insufficient healthcare equipment, accessibility issues, workload imbalances, burnout, resource shortages, and a lack of healthcare providers (Yusefi et al., 2022). For instance, the recent coronavirus pandemic exposed several countries to unpreparedness (Yusefi et al., 2022). Had there been a well-designed care coordination plan, numerous lives could have been spared, and chaos mitigated. Requirements during such crises include evacuation planning, equipment and system readiness, community education, resource mobilization, and caregiver preparedness (Yusefi et al., 2022).

Elements of a Disaster Preparedness Project Plan

Disasters can lead to communication, coordination, and collaboration challenges, resulting in unmet needs and health complications. Essential elements of a disaster preparedness plan involve fostering efficient collaboration and communication to recognize and address crises promptly (Bly et al., 2021). Improved communication can enhance disease awareness and resource allocation, facilitate risk assessment, and financial aid distribution (Bly et al., 2021).

Personnel & Material Resources in Emergencies

Essential resources in emergencies include shelters, transportation services, hygiene supplies, ventilators, power sources, medications, water, food, and communication services (Khan et al., 2018). Effective collaboration among healthcare providers is crucial for utilizing these resources efficiently to aid affected individuals (Khan et al., 2018).

Standards & Best Practice

Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to ethical frameworks like crisis standards of care (CSCs) ensure transparent and fair treatment during disasters (Leider et al., 2017). Although challenges exist, adherence to standards fosters accountability and protects patients’ rights (Leider et al., 2017).

Interagency & Inter-professional Relationships

Collaboration among professionals and patients improves satisfaction and outcomes during disasters (Mawardi et al., 2020). Interdisciplinary collaboration enhances preparedness, risk assessment, and emergency management protocols (Mawardi et al., 2020). Organizations like the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society collaborate to assess and meet societal needs during disasters (IFRC, n.d.).

Local, National, or International Regulatory Requirements

Regulatory frameworks like the National Disaster Recovery Framework in the US aim to support affected populations by addressing economic, societal, and environmental factors (National Disaster Recovery Framework, n.d.). Disaster management committees at regional levels ensure gender balance, data access, and training in disaster management (CBM, n.d.).

Care Coordination Team

Creating an emergency recovery team and providing training on care coordination fundamentals and safety protocols are vital (Patient-Provider Communication Network, n.d.). Effective communication tools and regulatory awareness should be integrated into training sessions and disaster plans (Patient-Provider Communication Network, n.d.).

References

Bassan, S. (2020). Data privacy considerations for telehealth consumers amid COVID-19. Journal of Law and the Biosciences, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/jlb/lsaa075

Bly, J., Hugo Francescutti, L., & Weiss, D. (2021). Disaster management: A state-of-the-art review. Natural Hazards – Impacts, Adjustments, and Resilience. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.94489

CBM. (n.d.). Disaster Management Committee | CBM i-DRR. https://idrr.cbm.org/en/card/disaster-management-committee

IFRC. (n.d.). Emergency needs assessments | IFRC. https://www.ifrc.org/our-work/disasters-climate-and-crises/supporting-local-humanitarian-action/emergency-needs

NURS FPX 6618 Assessment 3 Disaster Plan With Guidelines for Implementation

Khan, Y., O’Sullivan, T., Brown, A., Tracey, S., Gibson, J., Généreux, M., Henry, B., & Schwartz, B. (2018). Public health emergency preparedness: a framework to promote resilience. BMC Public Health, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-6250-7

Leider, J. P., DeBruin, D., Reynolds, N., Koch, A., & Seaberg, J. (2017). Ethical guidance for disaster response, specifically around crisis standards of care: A systematic review. American Journal of Public Health, 107(9), e1–e9. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2017.303882

Mawardi, F., Lestari, A. S., Randita, A. B. T., Kambey, D. R., & Prijambada, I. D. (2020). Strengthening primary health care: emergency and disaster preparedness in community with a multidisciplinary approach. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 15(6), 675–676. https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2020.143

National Disaster Recovery Framework. (n.d.). FEMA.gov. Retrieved October 12, 2022, from https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness/frameworks/recovery

Patient-Provider Communication Network. (n.d.). Patient-Provider Communication Network – Communication is the. . . Retrieved October 12, 2022, from https://www.patientprovidercommunication.org

Yusefi, A. R., Sharifi, M., Nasabi, N. S., Rezabeigi Davarani, E., & Bastani, P. (2022). Health human resources challenges during COVID-19 pandemic; evidence of a qualitative study in a developing country. PLOS ONE, 17(1), e0262887. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262887

NURS FPX 6618 Assessment 3 Disaster Plan With Guidelines for Implementation