Preparedness and training in staff responding to a burns disaster

J. May, D. Colbert, Suzanne Rea, Fiona Wood, R. Nara-Venkata

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    Abstract

    Effective disaster response is preceded by effective disaster planning, and insufficient staff training has been identified as a problem in the preparation of hospitals for major incidents. Despite this, little is known about the exact levels of training doctors and nurses responding to a disaster receive. The authors conducted a six-question survey delivered to staff involved in the hospital response to a burns mass disaster in Western Australia. The occupation, and also the clinical area in which the respondent worked, influenced the level of training they received. Training in formal disaster courses and practical exercises in mock disaster situations needs to be ongoing for all staff members for correct implantation of disaster plans. Findings may be useful in informing current and future efforts to improve hospital preparedness.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)918-923
    JournalBritish Journal of Nursing
    Volume24
    Issue number18
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015

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