NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 3 Disaster Recovery Plan Part 9

Those with pre-existing social, health, or economic inequalities are particularly susceptible during catastrophes. During catastrophes, addressing the needs of these vulnerable populations entails concentrating on any impediments that may present. A widespread distrust of the government is one of these hurdles. Diverse groups don’t always feel valued, and they don’t always have the political clout to get resources. Another impediment might be the dilemma of a multi-layered tragedy. Disasters tend to wreak havoc on communities that were already struggling before the calamity. People are vulnerable depending on where they live, work, and play.  Finally, the capacity of a population to recover is influenced by organisational resilience. After a tragedy, organisations that serve vulnerable populations may find themselves in a precarious situation as well. They may discover that they have used all of their own resources and are unable to respond to a crisis. As a result, they may be unable to meet the day-to-day requirements of the people they serve. 

Part 10

During the assessment phase, it was decided that the Villa Health neighbourhood would require EMS and hospital access as soon as the storms’ immediate threat had passed. It has also been established that search and rescue teams will need to be organised and ready to aid people who are unable to help themselves. Companies that provide power and utilities will need to be prepared to deploy.

 Part 11

The MAP-IT framework’s planning section consists of many phases. In this case, establishing and mobilising an incident command centre is critical. This command centre should be in a central place that is accessible to everybody, and it should incorporate EMS and hospital management. The command centre should also be manned by disaster recovery experts as well as representatives of the community, such as 911 operators, nurses, and other essential individuals. As needed, the centre should be in charge of moving utility companies to the most susceptible regions. This includes nursing homes, assisted living institutions, and other facilities that rely on electricity to provide care and communicate during storms. They should also be in charge of answering requests for assistance. Hospitals should be prepared by having employees ready and waiting on standby. Storm policies are in place in most hospital systems, allowing personnel to report ahead of time and stay for the length of the storm. A second crew reports and takes over after the storm has passed. Before the storm, proper triage training is essential to guarantee that all individuals who require emergency assistance receive it.

Part 12

NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 3 Disaster Recovery Plan

Health and government policies have a range of effects on catastrophe recovery. The Stafford Act gives the federal government the legal ability to help states during designated catastrophic disasters and emergencies. If the situation is beyond the combined response capabilities of state and local government authorities, this aid is given under the Stafford Act. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is in charge of coordinating the administration of disaster assistance resources (FEMA). When the president of the United States proclaims an emergency under the Stafford Act, numerous billions of dollars from the community fund become accessible for use. (Stafford, 2020) This fund offers individuals with urgent cash help for housing or other tragedy needs. The FEMA Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 changes the Stafford Act by allowing survivors with disabilities more freedom, reducing inequalities among vulnerable groups. This increases the amount of aid available to disaster-affected individuals and families, including permitting accessibility modifications for persons with disabilities to be deducted from their maximum disaster assistance grant award. It also provides for more flexibility in terms of building what is required rather than merely restoring or replacing what is already there (“FEMA, 2018”).

Part 13

Tracking progress over time is the last component of the MAP-IT methodology. In the aftermath of a storm, recovery activities must be well-organized and trackable. Teams of search and rescue personnel should be split into groups and provided mappable regions in which to perform operations. It is critical to notify the command centre after an area has been searched so that no more attempts are undertaken. Utility providers should be treated similarly in order to restore electricity and water. Areas that can be mapped should be provided so that repair work may be tracked. Unfortunately, communication hurdles do exist and must be