Hat Task 4
Disasters and Emergency Response
By
Western Governors University
Abstract Emergency response requires a chain of command. There are many different roles in the emergency response team. Public health nurses fulfill a role on this team. They must deal with situations outside their scope of practice by utilizing alternate resources. These nurses are in the community to assess needs and provide information on options. It is important public health nurses are prepared to help in responding to emergencies.
Role of Public Health Personnel Disasters occur leaving devastation behind. Public health personnel play a major role in assessing, providing for and educating the community. The first critical component during a public health emergency is to establish an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and assign roles to trained public health officials based on individual skill sets. This responsibility lies with the Incident Commander. A Public Health Incident Command System starts with an Incident Commander who is the lead person and usually one of the first persons on the scene. It is the role of the commander to oversee all operations of the disaster. He or she will develop action plans and objectives after assessing the situation. (Disaster in Franklin County A Public Health Simulation, 2005). Public health officials are trained on their specific roles and responsibilities during an emergency. The specific roles and there responsibilities are as follows: Public Information Officer assures that public health information is appropriate and provided to the public. They must to keep staff appropriately informed and work with all agencies so that the messages are consistent. Liaison Officer serves as the point of contact for all other agencies. They answer questions and give briefings keeping the Incident Commander free for other duties. (Disaster in Franklin
By
Western Governors University
Abstract Emergency response requires a chain of command. There are many different roles in the emergency response team. Public health nurses fulfill a role on this team. They must deal with situations outside their scope of practice by utilizing alternate resources. These nurses are in the community to assess needs and provide information on options. It is important public health nurses are prepared to help in responding to emergencies.
Role of Public Health Personnel Disasters occur leaving devastation behind. Public health personnel play a major role in assessing, providing for and educating the community. The first critical component during a public health emergency is to establish an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and assign roles to trained public health officials based on individual skill sets. This responsibility lies with the Incident Commander. A Public Health Incident Command System starts with an Incident Commander who is the lead person and usually one of the first persons on the scene. It is the role of the commander to oversee all operations of the disaster. He or she will develop action plans and objectives after assessing the situation. (Disaster in Franklin County A Public Health Simulation, 2005). Public health officials are trained on their specific roles and responsibilities during an emergency. The specific roles and there responsibilities are as follows: Public Information Officer assures that public health information is appropriate and provided to the public. They must to keep staff appropriately informed and work with all agencies so that the messages are consistent. Liaison Officer serves as the point of contact for all other agencies. They answer questions and give briefings keeping the Incident Commander free for other duties. (Disaster in Franklin
References: Disaster in Franklin County A Public Health Simulation. 2005. Retrieved from: https://cpheo1.sph.umn.edu/fcs/index.asp