The Unthinkable... Are You Prepared? “PEACE” module
Class Time: 1-hour to 1 ˝ hours
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA
Objectives:
· List types of disasters / emergencies
· Discuss the need for an emergency plan for home, family & work
· Prepare a disaster supply kit using the PEACE module
Mass Casualty Triage: START Triage
Class time: 3-4 hours
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA
Objectives:
- Identify the actions to be taken before a mass casualty incident occurs
- Classify victims of mass casualty according to the START triage system
- Explain what processes are necessary to prepare a hospital to receive patients involved in a MCI
DPRT for CNA’s in Long-Term Care
Class Time: 1-hour
Credit offered: AHEC
Objectives:
- Recognize infection control issues within a LTC facility
- Discuss personal protective equipment available in the LTC setting
- Identify the role of the CNA in a LTC facility in the event of a terrorism/disaster/emergency incident
Agents of Terror
Class time: 4-hours
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA, CME
Objectives:
- Recognize an incident involving chemical, biological, radiological, or explosive agents
- Identify the procedures to protect yourself
- Know how to alert medical authorities if you have suspicions
- Execute proper immediate actions if an incident occurs
Avian Influenza
Class time: 1-hour
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA, CME
Objectives:
- Discuss with healthcare providers the risk of a human outbreak of Avian Influenza
- Explain the 6 pandemic phases
- Examine Preparatory measures for healthcare providers
- Demonstrate a triage assessment with influenza indicators
Bioterrorism Awareness 101
Class time: 4-hours
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA, CME
Objectives:
- Recognize the potential for a terrorist attack using WMDs
- Identify the different agent types to be used in a terrorism / WMD event
- Carry out the initial actions once a terrorist / WMD incident takes place
Bugs & Germs
Class time: 2-hours
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA, CME
Objectives:
· Recognize the potential for terrorist events to include radiological, chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
- Identify the biological agent types that could be used in a terrorist/WMD incident
- Identify the actions taken should a terrorist/WMD threat be discovered
- Describe the measures necessary to protect caregivers treating victims of a communicable disease
- Explain the significance of an outbreak in the US
Outbreak!
Class time: 2-hours
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA, CME
Objectives:
- Relate to a colleague the importance of realistically and appropriately planning for a major outbreak of a communicable disease
- Explain key factors contributing to the success of a community response to a disaster
- Describe the measures necessary to protect caregivers treating victims of a communicable disease
- Describe measures necessary to return an exam room to service after it is contaminated by a patient with a significant biothreat
- Summarize clues that warn of an outbreak of a major communicable disease in a community
Pandemic Flu
Class time: 1-hour
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA, CME
Objectives:
- Define differences between influenza and avian flu
- Describe the biology responsible for the adaptation of the virus into an extremely dangerous pathogen
- Describe the role migratory fowl, pigs, and humans play in the development of a pandemic influenza strain
- Discuss the significance of an infectious process as it relates to the development of a pandemic
- Explain the significance of an outbreak in the US
- Locate training materials appropriate to provide guidance for EMS & hospital management
Psychological First Aid
Class time: 1-3 hours
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA, CME
Objectives:
- Define goals and strengths of Psychological First Aid
- Describe the 4 basic standards for delivering Psychological First Aid
- Give examples of when Psychological First Aid should be offered
Radiation as a Terrorist Weapon
Class time: 1-hour
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA, CME
Objectives:
- Understand the consequences of the incorporation of radiological materials as components of terror generating weapons
- Define the likely composition of a “dirty” or radioactive bomb
- Recognize the limitations of their use through an understanding of the physics behind the health effects associated with acute and chronic exposure to radiation sources
- Understand the consequences use of such devices will have on the operation of typical health care environments
- Detect radiation in a patient care setting
- Become familiar with nomenclature of radiation measurement
- Develop an understanding of the treatment options available based on the composition of the bomb
- Locate advanced training materials appropriate to provide guidance for EMS & hospital management
Disaster Preparedness for School Nurses
Class time: 4-hours
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA
Objectives:
· List types of disasters/ emergencies
· Describe the side effects of a widespread natural or man-made disaster
· Discuss the need for an emergency plan for home and school, including chain of command and the school emergency response plan
· Prepare a disaster supply kit using the PEACE module
· Describe the role of the school nurse in responding to a natural or man-made disaster that affects students & staff
· List areas where school nurses can be agents of change for school disaster preparation and response
· Describe the appropriate action to take if you suspect an infectious disease outbreak or an unusual event in your community
Decontamination: Where Does It Begin?
Class time: 4-hours
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA
Objectives:
- Name several agents used as weapons of mass destruction
- List & describe 4 level suits used as personal protection
- Differentiate types of respirators
- List ways in which healthcare professionals perform decontamination daily
- Identify most common agents in the decontamination of humans
- Compare & contrast basic emergency and technical decontamination
- Assemble & disassemble a decontamination tent
Personal Protective Equipment: “Suit Up”
Class time: 4-hours
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA
Objectives:
- Explain the effectiveness of normal precautions for protection in a biological or chemical disaster
- Differentiate types of respirators
- Describe characteristics of an effective respirator
- List & describe 4 level suits used as personal protection
- Demonstrate application of level C suits and breathing apparatus
Agroterrorism
Class time: 1-hour
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA
Objectives:
• Understand the threat and impact that bioterroism could have on the agricultural industry, the overall economy, and the health of plant, animal and human populations
• Be aware of patterns of symptoms, signs, and diseases that suggest agroterrorism
• Know the first steps to take when agroterrorism is suspected
Explosions & Blasts
Class time: 1-hour
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA
Objectives:
• Understand what terrorist attacks are most common and most likely to occur again
• Describe the different types of injuries that occur in an explosion
• Describe the mechanism of blast injury
• Describe physical findings used to triage multiple victims of an explosion
• Describe the attributes of an explosive device
• Describe what to do if you encounter a suspicious object
Long Term Care Emergency Plan…Are You Prepared?
Class time: 4-hours
Credit offered: AHEC, ANA, LTC applied for
Objectives:
• Identify strategies to protect residents, staff, and visitors from a threat of disaster / emergency
• Describe a plan for communication with public health authorities
• Record ways staff can access essential supplies and services in a disaster
• Discuss the need for an emergency plan and incident command training for your facility
• Describe options available for evacuation and safety of your residents
• Discuss the psychological first aid role of reducing distress and assisting with current needs of residents in a disaster / emergency
