Unique factors to the implementation of a disaster preparedness plan at Georgetown Public Hospital in Guyana. Issue 4 (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Van Meter, Jessica; Lauderdale, Jana; Rohde, John Paul
• Is Part Of: Nurse practitioner. Volume 46:Issue 4(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: disaster preparedness -- global health -- low-resource setting; Nursing -- Periodicals; Nurse practitioners -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000737192.91362.45
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-1817

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Disaster planning in developing countries is largely ineffective despite these countries being more likely to suffer from catastrophic events. This article aims to identify strengths, educational needs, practice improvement opportunities, and local factors that may contribute to the development/implementation of a disaster preparedness plan at Georgetown Public Hospital in Guyana. Abstract : This article aims to identify strengths, educational needs, practice improvement opportunities, and local factors that may contribute to the development/implementation of a disaster preparedness plan at Georgetown Public Hospital in Guyana.