Disaster & Emergency Medicine Project

Nursing Services

Currently (as of February, 1997) , over twenty five nurses have indicated a firm willingness to be involved in the Project and the services provided by the Project.

 

"Throughout Australia, but especially in rural areas, GPs are usually the closest and most "ready to respond" doctors to a disaster. A rapid, well coordinated response to a disaster by local General Practitioners would save lives and reduce both morbidity and its associated cost to individuals, to the community and to the health budget. It is only logical that local Nurse Practitioner volunteers should be included in this local Field Medical Team.

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Local GPs and Nurse Practitioners should be participants in Displan rather than be expected to render an ad hoc response at the time of need. It is obvious that the contribution of local health practitioners is maximised by appropriate planning and liaison."

 

It is expected that nurse involvement in combined services training programs and Displan mock disasters and practices will enhance the readiness, skills and confidence of nurse practitioners to assist in local Disaster management. The project will involve nurses in training programs designed primarily for General Practitioners but with additional focus relevant to the nursing profession.

Key Benefits

Improving skills relevant to Disaster medicine.

Improving understanding of Disaster management.

Fostering liaison with Emergency services personnel and Medical practitioners.

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