Problem
A. Preparedness: Preparedness plans address how healthcare staff and facilities will meet the needs of patients if essential resources are impacted as a result of a natural disaster heat wave. For each of the following, you will speak to the natural disaster heat wave and analyze what resources are needed to provide the appropriate care and services during and after each type of situation.
B. Resources: Analyze each situation to determine the resources-including food, water, and shelter-required to treat the affected populations during and after a natural disaster heat wave. Consider the variations in the means by which different countries receive resources.
C. Facilities: Analyze each situation to identify the facilities required to care for patients during and after a natural disaster heat wave. Consider the likelihood that medical facilities or surrounding infrastructure is damaged or compromised. In your presentation, you will discuss methods that may be used to create more space in a medical facility, establish temporary medical facilities, or transfer patients to other facilities to provide the appropriate healthcare to the affected populations.
D. Personnel: The goal of healthcare professionals in any natural disaster heat wave situation is to care for patients first! Based on the potential threats to public health, determine the appropriate medical personnel needed to treat patient injuries and illnesses. Consider the emergency responders, medical personnel, and modes of transportation required for safely transporting patients from the incident site to medical facilities during or after situations around the world.
E. Medical supplies and equipment: Disaster planning includes ensuring the availability of the appropriate supplies and equipment. Analyze each situation to determine the appropriate supplies and equipment needed at the incident site of a natural disaster heat wave. and associated medical facilities to treat the affected populations' injuries and illnesses. Consider the availability of medications, equipment, and electricity.