Nursing in Disasters - Reflections from MSF (Doctors without Borders)

• 2023

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• Melissa Hozjan; Maria Teresa Green; Corinne Heaume; Vicky Treacy-Wong

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This webinar shares insights from nurses working with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders) during disasters. It describes the challenges and experiences faced by these healthcare professionals in crisis situations. The presentation highlights the importance of quick thinking, adaptability, and teamwork when providing care under pressure. It also emphasizes the emotional impact on nurses and their dedication to helping those in need despite difficult conditions.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Nurses; Nursing; Triage; Risk Assessment; Mass Casualty Incidents; Disaster Nursing

Institutions: World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM)

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