An intentional act or negligence committed by a member of the nursing profession that causes physical, financial, cognitive, emotional or psychosocial damage to a patient under their care.
What is malpractice
200
Counseling and mental health resources
What are components needed for discharge for PTSD?
200
shelter, food, medical and psychological health services
What resources does the red cross offer?
200
an act of bioterrorism or other public health or medical emergency involving thousands or even tens of thousands of victims
What is a mass casualty event?
200
Climate change, conflict, terrorism
What are reasons for increased need for disaster nursing skills
300
a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession.
What is the Nursing Code of Ethics
300
The combination of physical emotional and spiritual depletion associated with caring for patients in significant emotional pain and physical distress
What is compassion fatigue?
300
70,000 events
Approximately how many disasters does the red cross attend to each year?
300
An emergency response team consisting of a member from each department within a hospital
What is a disaster management committee?
300
a health care system's ability to quickly expand beyond normal services to meet the increased demand for medical care in the event of bioterrorism or other large-scale public emergencies
What is surge capacity?
400
physical safety, concerns for family, transportation, exposure to pathogens, radiation, ethical and legal protection
What are reasons a nurse may refuse to report to work during a disaster?
400
small amounts can help energize a persons mind and body, a normal reaction to emotional and physical activity
What is stress?
400
Who is able to become a leader in emergency situations
anyone
400
The tool used to predict how many victims to expect - double the number of victims that arrived within the first hour of the first patient arrival.
What is the CDC predictor tool?
400
Staff, Stuff, Structure and Systems
What are the four S's needed for a hospital to be efficient?
500
True/False: HIPPA does not apply during emergency nursing situations
false
500
connection, protection, and direction
What are early psychosocial interventions?
500
Clara Bartmon
Who founded the Red Cross?
500
Ability to calculate and administer IVs to gravity and ventilate with AMBU bags
What are two essential nursing skills needed during a disaster?
500
3 days
What is the allotted time before backup resources are expected to arrive?