Pandemic vs Epidemic
What is an example of a epidemic?
Polio, small pox and/or yellow fever
Why do marginalized groups experience higher rates of infection?
Lifestyle factors, Low income, barriers to health care access, not enough paid sick days, inability to do work remotely, less job flexibility, crowded housing
What level of government is responsible for COVID-19 testing, mask mandates and capacity restrictions
What can a patient-facing nurse do to mitigate the risk of transmitting a virus or being infected?
Wear PPE appropriately, keeping vaccines up to date, follow organizational policies
This healthcare system encourages individuals to create their own emergency plan and kit, in the case of a disaster
Public Health
What term has no single accepted definition
Pandemic
Which 2 social determinants of health have a direct correlation on rates of infection?
Race and Income
Local
What can a nurse do to provide reassurance to someone who is vaccine-hesitant?
Provide evidence-based information regarding the safety of vaccines, give them a chance to voice their concerns
This medical team can be requested when health resources are significantly stressed by an emergency or major incident such as a mass casualty event, community evacuation, a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosives incident. And where?
EMAT (Emergency Medical Assistance Team)
Ontario
What is an unexpected disease that effects a large group of people in a region
What caused inadequacies in testing capacities in the global community?
Targeted testing, limited access to testing centres, only testing certain people with specific criteria.
If you collected CERB, you can thank this level of government
Federal
What is an example of a nursing role during a pandemic?
Providing care to patients at the bedside, aiding in vaccination efforts, contact tracing, provision of care in the community setting, patient education
This healthcare system assists regions to create their own disaster/emergency plan
List 3 examples of a pandemic
Plague, HIV/AIDS, Influenza
Why are there vaccine inadequacies globally?
Low-income countries, Donated vaccines are near expiration, provided little notice of vaccine arrival to low-income countries.
How many total cases of COVID-19 is Canada estimated to have experienced
If a nurse is feeling burnt out, how can they support themselves?
Finding out about EAPs from their organization, reaching out family and friends, take time off from work
What are 2 of the 8 principals of the WHO's emergency preparedness?
Safeguarding, maintaining and restoring the health and wellbeing of communities
Communities are critical to effective emergency management
Preparedness requires sustained political commitment, partnerships, and funding
Achieving emergency preparedness has a cost, but this is an investment in health, safety, security and development
Health systems and emergency preparedness reinforce one another
Emergency preparedness should be addressed with an all-hazards approach
Emergency risk management should continue to emphasize prevention measures to avoid hazards and reduce vulnerability
A whole-of-society approach is critical for emergency preparedness
What is the difference of a pandemic and epidemic
An epidemic is an unexpected disease that effects a large group of people in a particular region or population and is a very large epidemic that has extended over large geographic areas
How did the pandemic influence global trading
Production shortages globally, export controls to preserve supplies
What are the current provincial guidelines?
Social gathering limits to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors
Capacity limits at 50 per cent in various indoor public settings
Masks must be worn indoors
What is an example of a public health nurse intervention or responsibility in a pandemic?
Contact tracing, health teaching, community outreach for vaccination efforts
What are the 3 elements to the WHO's emergency preparedness?
Governance, Capacity, Resources