Chapter 7– Case Study Questions
This activity contains 2 questions.
Disaster Preparedness
A year ago you took the position as director of school nursing for a city health
department. The school nurses provide services to 20 schools ranging from elementary
through high school. You live in a community located in a state that has frequent
tornados. It is now December, and you have been asked to attend a city council meeting
along with other stakeholders to discuss emergency preparedness. A nearby city
experienced a major tornado last summer. A representative from that community shares
their experiences at the city council meeting with an assessment of what took place. The
council concludes with a charge that all key areas of the community must get prepared.
You leave the meeting overwhelmed. You were sitting next to the director of nursing
from the only local hospital who felt the same way you did. You both agree to work
together and mentor each other as you develop your plans. Describe how you will
approach this planning. Identify the stakeholders and resources you might use to help you
with the planning process.
1.
What might be included in the plan when it is completed, and how will the plan be
implemented?
2.
When you meet with your colleague from acute care, how might your plan differ from his
or her plan?