NR 443 COMPLETE WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS PAPERS Week 5 Discussion Latest

Disaster and Communicable Disease Preparedness (graded)

Preparing for disasters, terrorist threats, or communicable disease outbreaks is an important part of public health nursing. Visit the website Review the steps for being prepared for a disaster or pandemic.

• Choose a natural or manmade disaster that could impact your community and discuss how a CHN can help the community prepare or respond to this disaster.
• Choose a potential infectious disease outbreak and discuss how a CHN can help to prevent or respond to an outbreak.
• How well is your community prepared for a potential outbreak or disaster?

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Disaster and Communicable Disease Preparedness

Introduction

In a world where disaster can strike at any time, it’s important to be prepared. Whether you’re trying to stay healthy or keep your family safe, having the right supplies on hand will help you cope with any situation. The following are some tips for staying prepared in an emergency:

Wash your hands.

• Wash your hands. Washing your hands is the best way to prevent the spread of germs, but it’s also important to wash them well with soap and water. It may be hard to find a bathroom that has running water in an emergency situation, so consider carrying hand sanitizer in case you need it!

• Keep your hands away from your face. Germs can get on our faces when we touch someone else or something they have touched (like animals or animal waste), so keep those fingers out of your mouth as well! If there are no restrooms nearby, try using hand wipes instead—they’re cheap enough that they won’t break the bank during an emergency scenario like this one!

Cover your cough/sneeze.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. If you can’t find a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve. If you don’t have one, cough or sneeze into the crook of your arm. Throw away used tissues immediately in trash bins provided for this purpose by restaurants, hotels, stores and other establishments where people may be exposed to communicable diseases (see [these tips on how to dispose of used tissues]).

Don’t touch your face.

• Don’t touch your face.

• Don’t pick your nose.

• Don’t rub your eyes, because you can spread germs from them to other parts of your body; make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before touching any part of the body that has been in contact with someone else’s fingers (for example, by wiping off food from their mouth).

• If you do have a cold or flu, don’t let anyone other than immediate family members see it or touch it—especially not children! You should also avoid sharing food and drinks with others if possible; this includes kissing on the cheeks/lips after eating or drinking something hot/cold (e.g., soup).

• If there is no toilet paper available at a shelter where people are staying during an emergency situation such as Hurricane Irma, try using sandpaper instead since it will provide more absorbency than toilet paper alone would provide but still leave less debris behind when flushed down into drains leading back toward homes outside evacuation zones where sewer systems may be damaged due to flooding caused by heavy rains associated with extreme weather events such as hurricanes which often cause flooding during their passage across oceans before reaching land again near coastal areas where residents live according to CDC guidelines established annually updated annually based upon current scientific knowledge obtained through extensive research conducted over decades!”

Stay home when sick.

If you are sick and should stay home, do so for at least 24 hours after the fever has gone down. This can help prevent the spread of illness to others who may be in close contact with you.

If someone in your family is sick and needs to go to work or school:

• Tell them what symptoms they should have if they feel like they have been exposed to a contagious disease (like flu or cold). If possible, keep them home until they feel better.

Especially during an illness outbreak, your body needs water to help flush out toxins and maintain a healthy immune system

Water is critical for maintaining a healthy immune system, which helps fight off illness. When you’re sick, your body needs water to flush out toxins and maintain a healthy immune system.

Water also helps with digestion and metabolism—two things that play an important role in keeping your blood pressure down. And finally, drinking enough water helps keep up with energy needs during exercise or other strenuous activities

Get Plenty of Sleep.

Sleep is a critical component of health and well-being. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get between 7-9 hours of sleep each night, while teens need 8-10 hours per night. If you are short on time, that may be difficult to accomplish. However, there are ways to make sure you get enough sleep:

• Make sure your bedroom is dark and quiet so that it can help with falling asleep faster in the mornings (or whenever your body needs rest). You should also avoid any bright lights at least 30 minutes before bedtime as these can prevent melatonin production which makes it harder for us to fall asleep early in the evening when we’re tired from activities like schoolwork or work during the day.

• Try drinking warm milk before bedtime instead of regular milk since this type of beverage contains tryptophan which helps induce sleepiness without making us feel drowsy right away like some other types do–and remember not all types do! So if possible try different types until finally finding one that works well enough without causing too much discomfort while still providing enough energy throughout its shelf life so that no matter what happens during those few days ahead–you’ll always have something ready just sitting around waiting patiently until needed again later down road…

Eat a Balanced Diet.

• Eat a balanced diet.

• Drink water.

• Eat fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and proteins.

• Avoid sugary foods, as well as foods high in saturated fat (such as butter).

Maintain a Healthy Weight.

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for everyone. It can help prevent or delay the onset of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other chronic conditions.

In addition to preventing chronic conditions, maintaining a healthy weight also helps you feel better on your own terms—and not just because you look better in clothes! Not only do people with higher BMIs have greater odds of developing health problems like heart disease and diabetes; they often experience poorer quality sleep as well.

It’s never too late to start eating healthier foods or making lifestyle changes that will make you feel better about yourself both physically AND emotionally!

Get Regular Exercise.

Regular exercise is good for your health. It can help you recover from illness and reduce stress, which will help you sleep better at night. Exercising regularly also makes you feel more energetic and reduces your risk of developing high blood pressure or heart disease.

Take Your Medication as Prescribed — It’s Important!

Take Your Medication as Prescribed — It’s Important!

Medication can help prevent illness and keep you healthy. Unfortunately, many people don’t take their medications as prescribed because of cost or forgetfulness. If you’re taking medication for a chronic condition (like high blood pressure), it’s important to follow the instructions exactly so that the medicine works well and doesn’t cause side effects such as headaches or nausea. The last thing anyone wants is to stop taking a medication because they think it might have caused them harm when in fact there was nothing wrong with it at all!

Staying prepared includes taking care of the body you inhabit.

In order for your body to function properly and stay healthy, you need to take care of it. This includes eating well, sleeping enough and exercising regularly. Your body also needs water, which is why we recommend drinking at least eight glasses per day (2 liters).

You may think that taking medications every day is an inconvenience—but if there’s one thing history has taught us over the centuries it’s that illness can strike at any moment. Keeping up with a prescription regimen requires planning ahead! If you’re sick or injured on vacation or out camping in the woods with friends, having some emergency supplies on hand can mean the difference between life and death.

Conclusion

There are many things that can help you stay prepared for a disaster, but the most important thing is to practice good hygiene. Wash your hands frequently and cover coughs/sneezes with tissues or your clothing. Don’t touch your face, as this can spread germs from one person to another. If you’re sick and have run out of medication, make sure to take it as prescribed by your doctor before going out into public spaces like schools or hospitals where there may be more vulnerable populations without proper medical care available after an outbreak occurs