Schaffer, Tracy_DNP_2023

Title Schaffer, Tracy_DNP_2023
Alternative Title Implementation of a Post Disaster Recovery Protocol for Tooele County, Utah
Creator Schaffer, Tracy E.
Collection Name Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Description The following Doctor of Nursing Practice disseration develops a project aimed to provide a continuum of care for Tooele County residents to meet the needs of those affected by a disaster
Abstract When a disaster occurs, a community is impacted in many ways. Developing a Family Assistance Center plan and training a community ensures a community is better prepared postdisaster.; Purpose: This project aimed to provide a continuum of care for Tooele County residents to meet the needs of those affected by a disaster.; Methodology: A discussion with Tooele County Emergency Management identified a need to develop a Family Assistance Center plan and provide training to stakeholders in a rural community. A Family Assistance Center plan was implemented, and key stakeholders in Tooele County were instructed to follow a standardized approach to disaster recovery.; Results: Tooele County, Utah, adopted the Family Assistance Center plan. Pre-survey results from training participants indicated (n = 13) a lack of knowledge about the importance of a Family Assistance plan and how it could aid a community's recovery efforts post-disaster. However, after training was provided, 100% of the participants reported (n = 8) adequate knowledge about the significance of a Family Assistance Center plan. Additionally, 100% of the participants said the disaster recovery plan improved their preparedness.; Implications for Practice: Developing a disaster recovery protocol with a Family Assistance Center will ensure that Tooele County, Utah, is prepared. A Family Assistance Center will provide access to services essential to recovery in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
Subject Disaster nuring; Emergency management--United States; Communication in public health
Keywords Family assistance center; family assistance center plan; disaster recovery; disaster recovery cycle; disaster management; disaster recovery plans
Digital Publisher Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date 2023
Medium Dissertations
Type Text
Access Extent 58 page pdf; 11.1 MB
Language eng
Rights The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights.
Source University Archives Electronic Records; Doctor of Nursing Practice. Stewart Library, Weber State University
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Format application/pdf
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Setname wsu_atdson
ID 129769
Reference URL https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s651tnz5
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