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Communities and Disaster Preparedness
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Communities and Disaster Preparedness
I found an advertisement in my local community for a free flu vaccination clinic at a local
pharmacy. The advertisement conveys that community members need to be prepared for
potential disasters, such as the flu, by getting vaccinated (
State Health Department announces a
funding opportunity for community outreach about flu viruses and flu vaccines
2020). This
message is vital for preparedness because it encourages community members to take proactive
steps in protecting themselves and their families from a potential disaster.
One community setting impacted by this advertisement is home health. In this setting, a
CHN could collaborate with home health nurses and other stakeholders to ensure that patients
have adequate information and resources regarding disasters. This collaboration is important
because it would help to ensure that patients are well-informed and have access to the resources
required to prepare for
disasters effectively.
A key stakeholder in this setting that a CHN could collaborate with is the local health
department. Collaboration with the health department is essential because the CHN can work
together with the department to provide residents with the necessary information and resources
to prepare for disasters effectively.
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Reference
State Health Department announces a funding opportunity for community outreach about flu
viruses and flu vaccines
. Wisconsin Department of Health Services. (2020).
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/090820.htm
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Noreen Cornall
Hi Noreen, thanks for the post. The Cayuga County Health Department has put in place
many different programs to protect and promote the well-being of our community. Their Our
Best Shot program is an example of this and helps to increase immunization rates, reduce
preventable infectious diseases, and enhance public health surveillance. However, there is still a
lot of work to ensure our community is adequately prepared for disasters. One key stakeholder in
this situation is the County Emergency Management System, which can work with the Health
Department to obtain the necessary equipment to implement emergency immunization clinics. In
addition to this, regular promotion of vaccination clinics on the radio or television can help to
spread awareness of the importance of vaccination for all ages. Our community can be better
prepared for any potential disaster through these initiatives.
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Ian Ingenito
Hello Ian, that is such an exciting post. Nursing has a vital role in helping our community
prepare for disaster, particularly regarding the opioid epidemic. Home health nurses, in
particular, can educate patients on the risks of opioid misuse, how to store and dispose of
medications, and the importance of a drug take-back program. By collaborating with government
agencies and public health departments, nurses can help to increase awareness of these programs
and ensure that communities have access to the resources they need to
stay safe.
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