Disaster “A disaster can be defined as any occurrence that causes damage, ecological disruption, loss of human life, deterioration of health and health services on a scale, sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from outside the affected community or area”. (W.H.O.) Disaster management Disaster management can be defined as the effective organization, direction, and utilization of available counter-disaster resource. B T Basavanthappa Aim • To provide prompt and effective medical care to the maximum possible in order to minimize morbidity and mortality. Objectives • To optimally prepare the staff and institutional resources for effective performance in disaster situation • To make the community aware of the sequential steps that should be taken at individual and organization levels.

1. WELCOME

2. SEMINAR ON
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Presented by
BRUELIN MELSHIA M. M.Sc(N)

3. DISASTER
“A disaster can be defined as any occurrence that causes
damage, ecological disruption, loss of human life, deterioration of
health and health services on a scale, sufficient to warrant an
extraordinary response from outside the affected community or
area”.
 (W.H.O.)

4. CLASSIFICATION OF DISASTERS
Natural disaster
Man-made disaster

5. NATURAL DISASTERS

6. AVALANCHES

7. EARTHQUAKES

8. VOLCANIC ERUPTION

9. FLOODS

10. DROUGHTS

11. TSUNAMIS

12. TORNADOES

13. CYCLONES

14. MAN-MADE DISASTERS

15. NUCLEAR DISASTER

16. CHEMICAL DISASTER/ INDUSTRIAL DISASTER

17. FIRE DISASTER

18. DEFORESTATION

19. FACTORS AFFECTING DISASTER
 Host factors
 Age
 Immunization status
 Degree of mobility
 Emotional stability
 Environmental factors
 Physical Factors
 Chemical Factors
 Biological Factors
 Social Factors
 Psychological Factors

20. CHARACTERISTICS OF DISASTER
 Predictability
 Controllability
 Speed of onset
 Length of forewarning
 Duration of impact
 Scope and intensity of impact

21. PHASES OF DISASTER
Mitigation
Preparedness
Response
Recovery

22. PRINCIPLES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT
1. Disaster management is the responsibility of all spheres of government
2. Disaster management should use resources that exist for a day-to-day purpose.
3. Organizations should function as an extension of their core business
4. Individuals are responsible for their own safety.
5. Disaster management planning should focus on large-scale events.
6. Disaster management planning should recognize the difference between incidents and
disasters
7. Disaster management planning must take account of the type of physical environment and
the structure of the population.
8. Disaster management arrangements must recognise the involvement and potential role of
non- government agencies.

23. DISASTER-EFFECTS
 Deaths
 Disability
 Increase in communicable disease
 Psychological problems
 Food shortage
 Socioeconomic losses
 Shortage of drugs and medical supplies.
 Environmental disruption

24. POLICIES RELATED TO DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
1. “First come, first treated” principle will not be followed during emergencies.
2. Triage protocol
3. ABCDE care is provide
 Airway
 Breathing
 Circulation
 Disability limitation
 Exposure / environmental control

25. BASIS OF TRIAGE ( IN MASS CASUALTY
INCIDENT)
 Severity of injury
 Number of injured
 Available resources and
 Survival chances of the victims

26. TRIAGE PROTOCOL/SYSTEM
a. Red: High priority for treatment & transfer
b. Yellow: Medium Priority
c. Green: Ambulatory patients
d. Black: Dead or Moribund patients

27. MANAGEMENT IN FIELD HOSPITAL
 First aid
 Emergency care of life threatening injuries
 Initial care for non-life threatening injuries

28. PREVENTION OF BIG DISASTER
 Prepare To Be Prepared
 Be Informed
 Get Supplies Ready
 PPE
 Communication

29. ROLE OF A NURSE IN DISASTER RESPONSE
 Immediate post disaster intervention
 Establish safety.
 Medical Treatment & Nursing Care as Per Need
 Utilization of Available Resources
 Psychological Support
 Life Saving Measures , First Aid
 Evacuation & Supply - Shelter, Food, Water, Medicine,
Communication

30.  Maintaining Public Moral
 Voluntary Reception, Relatives Waiting Areas
 Management of Infection Control
 Re-riving post disaster stress.
 Encourage ventilation.
 Establishing outreach program to provide community support.
 Referral services

31. THANK YOU