災害に対する看護の備えの研究室

Questionnaire

「Nursing Prepardness Scale for Disasters」

Please check from 0 to 3. Meaning of each number is the below.

  • 3=Implemented.
  • 2=Implemented a little.
  • 1=Not so implemented.
  • 0=Not implemented.

Please check "Not applicable", if you find inappropriate item for your institution.
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【Care Provision】

Supplies, Equipment, Facilities

Supplies, equipment, and facilities necessary for providing nursing care in times of disaster.

Item Implemented Implemented
a little		 Not so
implemented		 Not implemented Not applicable
1 Create a supplies and equipment plan in preparation for disaster, and inspect it regularly.
2 Create a day-to-day checklist for the maintenance of the environment (allocation of emergency electrical outlets, etc.), and inspect it regularly.
3 Store expendable supplies that are necessary for nursing care (sanitation materials, first-aid kits, etc.), and replace them regularly in time with its expirations.
4 Conduct regular maintenance of emergency medical supplies (portable aspirator, oxygen tank, ambu bag, etc.).
5 Make regular inspections of the safety of the evacuation route.
6 Determine a place to store nursing care supplies for times of disaster, and inspect it regularly.
7 Make everyone aware of the place where necessary items for times of disaster are stored.
People

1) Disaster victims who will receive nursing care; 2) All human factors, such as human factors that allow for the provision of care, colleagues of the nurses, and issues that involve the nurse him/herself.

Item Implemented Implemented
a little		 Not so
implemented		 Not implemented Not applicable
8 Ascertain the method of confirming the safety of the clients.
9 Have care providers participate in disaster training.
10 Receive continued education on disaster nursing care.
11 Develop and train nurses and other care providers to make it possible to respond in times of disaster.
12 Conduct self evaluations as a care provider of how prepared one is toward disaster, and take necessary measures as required.
13 Have care providers conduct training and education so that the patients, local residents, and voluntary disaster prevention organizations can take appropriate actions in times of disaster.
Budget / Expenses

Budget and expenses regarding provision of nursing care in times of disaster.

Item Implemented Implemented
a little		 Not so
implemented		 Not implemented Not applicable
14 Conduct an assessment of necessary expenses to provide nursing care in times of disaster (personnel, transportation, food/clothing/shelter, equipment, training costs for disaster nursing education, etc.)
15 Develop a necessary budget for providing nursing care in times of disaster.
Organization / System

Organization and system that will be required for providing nursing care during times of disaster.

Item Implemented Implemented
a little		 Not so
implemented		 Not implemented Not applicable
16 Establish a disaster nursing structure within the division.
17 Create an opportunity to make regular contact with persons in the same division or facility, as well as persons in other positions and divisions within the same regional area.
18 Establish an operation action plan for nursing care that will become necessary in times of disaster, the plan will be assessed on regular basis and it will be modified at the time of need.
19 Confirm and be aware of the structure and role of your affiliated organization in times of disaster.
20 Establish a first response system so that care can be provided at the time the disaster occurs.
21 Make regular evaluations of the disaster operation action plan, and make revisions as required.
22 Be aware of the evacuation plan.
Regional characteristics / Culture / System

Regional characteristics, culture, and system that will affect the provision of nursing care in times of disaster.

Item Implemented Implemented
a little		 Not so
implemented		 Not implemented Not applicable
23 Make preparations to be able to provide nursing care when disaster occurs, taking into account the more likely disasters of the region and the characteristics of the local residents.
Information / Communication / Network

Information, communication, and network necessary to provide nursing care in times of disaster.

Item Implemented Implemented
a little		 Not so
implemented		 Not implemented Not applicable
24 Possess information on health, welfare, and medical services provided to the region in times of disaster.
25 Be aware of the regional disaster prevention plan.
26 Be aware of backup methods for information communication in times of disaster.
27 Make sure of shared information on persons involved in providing nursing care.
Ideals / Attitudes

Ideals and attitudes for providing nursing care in times of disaster.

Item Implemented Implemented
a little		 Not so
implemented		 Not implemented Not applicable
28 In providing nursing care, act in cooperation with the team, organization, other teams, and other organizations.
29 Understand that in times of disaster, the most important thing is to first protect oneself.
30 Know the scope of your role and of its limits.
31 Be flexible in responding under circumstances of restricted resources (personnel, materials, system).
32 Know that in times of disaster, you may have to make judgments that are different from what they would be under normal circumstances.
33 Understand that there are unique cultures and languages in the affected areas, and take action while placing importance on communication.
34 Understand the concept of self-containment when providing disaster nursing care as an outside supporter.
35 Keep the mindset of obtaining the correct understanding of the current situation.
36 Be mindful of the physical and mental health of the care providers themselves.

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