The Role of Emergency Nurses in Emergency Preparedness and Response Position Statement-The Role of Emergency Nurses in Emergency Preparedness and Response Position Statement

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Emergency nurses play a vital role in emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. They may encounter patients who have been exposed to hazardous materials, infectious diseases, or who are victims of no-notice events. It is important for emergency nurses to actively participate in emergency preparedness education and training, using an all-hazards approach. The frequency of training should be determined based on the level of risk for each facility. Collaboration with community response partners is essential for developing and implementing disaster preparedness strategies. The development of emergency preparedness guidelines, policies, and procedures should be based on evidence-based practice. Climate change has been shown to have a direct impact on the prevalence and scale of natural disasters, so emergency preparedness plans need to incorporate climate change impacts. Emergency nurses should also take individual accountability and develop personal and family preparedness plans. A systematic review of hospital and community hazard vulnerability assessments (HVA) should be conducted to identify and prepare for specific hazards. Training and education for healthcare providers are necessary to respond to emergency events. An all-hazards approach to planning, prevention, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation is crucial in emergency preparedness. Overall, emergency nurses play a critical role in the healthcare system's ability to plan for and respond to emergencies and disasters.

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