Keywords

Department of Homeland Security, disaster, emergency, FEMA, mitigation, nurse practitioners, preparedness, recovery, response

Authors

1. Adelman, Deborah S. PhD, RN, NE-BC
2. Fant, Catherine PhD, RN-BC
3. Wood, Laura DNP, RN, CMCN
4. Zak, Concetta DNP, MBA, FNP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: The first installment in this Disaster Response Series reviews what qualifies as a disaster versus an emergency. This article includes a brief historical background of disasters that occurred in the US, relevant definitions, and levels and phases of appropriate disaster response by NPs.