1. THE ROLE OF NEW GRADUATE NURSES
IN DISASTERS
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3. disaster definition
Hazard May cause danger
Risk Probability of an event
Event Negative influences
Impact Action of force
Damage Destruction
Disaster
9. role: in-hospital
• What is your role?
– Little research / literature, therefore anecdotal
– Triage (prioritisation)
– Decontamination
– Accommodate surge
• Disasters happen out of hours
11. role: in-hospital (surge capacity?)
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12. THE ROLE OF NEW GRADUATE NURSES
IN DISASTERS
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15. THE ROLE OF NEW GRADUATE NURSES
IN DISASTERS
www.jamieranse.com
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Jamie Ranse youtube.com/jamieranse
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