- NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 3 Disaster Recovery Plan
Disaster Recovery Plan
Having achieved the pinnacle of the nurse position in Carterdale Regional Hospital, the reality now before me is one of being at the top of our society and struggling with health issues. Our hospital, the citizens of Carterdale, nd our town had to fight the problems we never had after the devastating tornado. The EF4 rating based on the Enhanced Fujita scale was followed by a path of destruction, knocking on residents’ doors and witnessing the sheer magnitude of progress in health care education.
The point from here is that timely measures need to be made to address the exigencies of the disaster, but the long-term drift towards a globalized recovery blueprint from disasters is in doubt. This recovery plan will also serve as the core during intervention to restore our communities and prepare for future, unprecedented natural disasters (Smith, 2020). We want to implement a plan based on the MAP-IT model and involve all the community’s stakeholders in disaster recovery to address the unique needs of the Carterdale community. This model is based on the underlying pillars: people and organizational participation, needs and resource identification, a strategically defined plan, practical implementation, and results measurement.
Health, Cultural, Social, and Economic Barriers
The determinants of health latitude extend relatively widely, as they cover various factors shaping the health and well-being of individuals and the community WHO, 2019). These factors go together into five biological, behavioural, social, economic, and environmental dimensions (CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), 2020). Biological factors include predisposing genes, age and other tidal conditions that can influence whether one is likely to be sick or injured (Gates et al., 2021). Participation in lifestyle characteristics like diet, exercise, drug use and the acceptance of health warnings might influence a misfortune or good health outcome (Smith & Johnson, 2020).
Social determinants of health, such as socioeconomic status, education, housing, and access to healthcare, play a vital role in the community’s understanding, recovery efforts, and safety. The NIH (2022) notes their impact accordingly. There are more significant hurdles for individuals from marginalized or disadvantaged backgrounds to access healthcare, safe lodging, and disaster recovery services than people from privileged communities do (Robertson et al., 2019). Health factors also considerably influence the community’s beliefs, ethics and trends (Jones & Lee, 2021). Cultural norms and values bring about varying risk perceptions, attitudes to healthcare usage, and preference for home remedies (Brown & Garcia, 2020).
NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 3 Disaster Recovery Plan
Socioeconomic determinants, which comprise inequality in income, access to job opportunities, and insurance coverage, can only worsen the disparity in safety, health, and disaster distribution (Anderson & Williams, 2019). Shortage of resources in the communities will prevent them from getting over the disasters as their infrastructure proves inadequate, social support systems are not strong enough, and the disparities in access to healthcare services may affect their recovery (Thomas et al., 2023). These factors directly or indirectly connect, indicating their complex and multifaceted relationships (Choi et al., 2020).
To illustrate, workers with lower socioeconomic status can experience more exposure to environmental hazards like stinking from pollution or mistreatment at work, making them more prone to accidents and illness (Jackson & Patel, 2022). The lack of healthcare services is also likely causing delayed diagnoses and treatments, which in turn are making the healthcare disparities in the community even more severe.
Proposed Disaster Recovery Plan
he damage recovery plan for Carterdale aims to become a starting point to ease the health disparities and increase living standards during emergencies (World Health Organization [WHO], 2020). The strategy uses the foundation of social justice and cultural sensitivity to deal with the deep-rooted causes, such as health determinants, that contribute to health disparities in the community (ANA, 2021; IOM, 2020).
Using focused interventions and collaboration efforts, the plan calls for making sure that the vulnerable groups, which include such people as low-income citizens, ethnic and racial minorities, and individuals with any disability, benefit equally from the provision of healthcare, social assistance, and other necessary services. Subsequently, the plan acts to recognize and value the customs and norms that characterize our community, thus uplifting the folks and families involved as they strive to mend their lives (American Public Health Association [APHA], 2022).
Through its commitment to health equity, the disaster recovery plan aims to build a more resilient and warm-hearted community that understands and appreciates that people’s welfare is its aim and that all residents must have the opportunity to thrive.
Health and Governmental Policy
Being a national or local authority, policies regulating health and government play an important role in recovery after a disaster, determining through which mechanism the resources will be allocated, who will be responsible for them and how the affected communities will receive essential services. They allocate the resources to distribute funding, personnel, and equipment well. They are necessary for a swift response and business recovery (Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA], 2020).
Additionally, they provide frameworks for inter-agency collaboration, including respective entities that are usually tasked with meeting the different needs of disaster victims (2019). Hence, harmonized policies that engage with different levels and sectors are the essence of ensuring that resources are optimized and collaboration is fostered (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).
Health policy also plays a crucial role in providing people with healthcare services throughout the disaster cycle, which encompasses pre-, during, and post-disaster phases (American Hospital Association [AHA], 2022). It determines the quantity and quality of available medical services, medications, and mental health assistance, indirectly affecting a patient’s recovery from physical and psychological wounds.
Various policies such as insurance coverage, Medicaid expansion, and reimbursement rates are immensely engaged in ensuring the affordability of healthcare for the population during crises, as demonstrated by CMS (2019). Next, policies about social services, including housing assistance, benefits, and unemployment, become indispensable because they provide such support at that moment.
Evidence-Based Strategies to Overcome Communication Barriers and Enhance Interprofessional Collaboration
It is critical to ensure that evidence-based measures that correct the linguistic barriers and help to support interprofessional collaboration are implemented to optimize disaster recovery. Clear communication codes that facilitate easy information sharing between all parties involved in disaster recovery procedures should be drafted. Conventional meeting formats, as well as digital platforms, result in the coordination and exchange of information between healthcare providers, emergency responders, and community organizations (Lurie et al., 2020).
NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 3 Disaster Recovery Plan
What is more, interdisciplinary instruction and the strategic application of the simulation exercises are of utmost importance for boosting the cohesion and communication skills of team players who represent different professions. Studies have proven that simulation-based training personifies decision-making and cohesion of teamwork through the scenarios of a simulated disaster for which one gets to practice (Sjölqvist et al, 2020).
Application of technology encompassing telemedicine and mobile health apps/applications will facilitate real-time sharing of information, communication, and resources in health within resource-constrained contexts (Kvedar et al., 2020). As well, fostering the execution of cultural competence and diversity training creates understanding and inclusivity among team members, key events necessary for effective communication among culturally diverse communities (Lie et al., 2020). These strategic proofs have helped increase disaster recovery efficiency and effectiveness, patient safety, social justice, and community resilience and preparedness.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the design and execution of a holistic reconstruction strategy for Carterdale is essential to reduce the risks of catastrophes and build and increase vital resources and services for every citizen. Based on the MAP-IT model and ensuring social justice combined with cultural sensitivity, the proposed strategy is aimed at engaging all stakeholders, conducting a community study, drawing a strategic plan, performing specific activities, and monitoring the development over time.
This strategic plan intends to understand and solve communication issues and boost interprofessional collaboration. Consequently, the plan will enhance disaster response and recovery measures, strengthening communities involved in disasters. By focusing on deserts that affect health disparities, community services, and the poor, our plan puts together the work to do with promoting equity in health and developing a caring, substantial population. Continuing to create multi-stakeholder collaboration should be the first need.
A proactive response approach with explicit backing from the recovery effort’s planners or leaders may be the key to getting things done. It could be the next step in improving the health and safety of the residents of Carterdale when another disaster occurs.
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