Preparing for disasters, terrorist threats, or communicable disease outbreaks is an important part of public health nursing. Review the steps for being prepared for a disaster or pandemic.
Choose a natural or manmade disaster that could impact your community and discuss how a CHN can help the community prepare or respond to this disaster.
Choose a potential infectious disease outbreak and discuss how a CHN can help to prevent or respond to an outbreak.
How well is your community prepared for a potential outbreak or disaster?
Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2016). Ready: Prepare. Plan. Stay informed.