Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness
Nurses may serve as responders during disasters or infectious disease outbreaks. To effectively respond to public health emergencies and natural disasters, nurses must engage in emergency preparedness and response activities. Nurses should be prepared to maximize patient safety, decrease occupational exposures, and prevent the spread of infections in their schools, healthcare facilities, and communities during an outbreak or disaster.
Disaster Preparedness Basics
Find important information to maximize patient safety and decrease exposure to prevent the spread of infections during an outbreak or disaster.
Disaster Triage
Discover free, on-the-go resources for healthcare providers on how to reduce the risk of exposure during disaster triage, from Project Firstline and ANA.
As a nurse, having trustworthy, accurate information is vital during healthcare crises like COVID-19. These official CDC training materials are created by IPC experts for healthcare professionals. Learn PPE safety tips, infectious disease guidelines, how to speak to coworkers and patients about infection prevention, and more. Sign up today to learn how you can stop the spread.