NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 3 Disaster Recovery Plan

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Capella University

NURS-FPX 4060 Practicing in the Community to Improve Population Health

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Disaster Recovery Plan

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Hello, my name is X. I am a senior nurse at Lake Park Hospital. Today, we are gathered to discuss a disaster recovery plan for Lake Park, considering healthcare vulnerabilities and health disparities plaguing the area. Before discussing a health recovery plan, it is essential to understand disaster. World Health Organization (WHO) states that a disaster is a sudden phenomenon of a magnitude that overwhelms the resources available at a hospital, community, or region and demands external support (Puryear & Gnugnoli, 2020). It also impacts individuals’ day-to-day work, affecting community members’ quality of life. The recent virus pandemic known as COVID-19 has highlighted the need for a disaster recovery plan for the diverse and vulnerable community of Lake Park. 

Slide 2: Introduction

To address healthcare vulnerabilities and disparities in Lake Park, a disaster recovery plan assesses needs, resources, and past events in the area. Disaster management and preparedness allow hospitals to be prepared for emergencies; in this regard, the US Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, release information about health indicators, issues, and trends every decade-this information is used to develop Health Goals 2030 (Pronk et al., 2020). These goals help hospitals and organizations to prepare for any similar disaster and develop measures to control it using resources effectively.

MAP-IT is a practical measuring tool to assess a disaster recovery plan. MAP-IT stands for Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement, and Track (ACHA, n.d.). Nurses help form a coalition across different fields to prepare and manage disaster events, analyzing key aspects. It includes facilities, logistics, pharmacy, transportation, clinical and non-clinical patient care, infection control, and administration (Puryear & Gnugnoli, 2020).

Slide 3: Assessing Community Needs

Identifying and assessing community needs based on demographics, accessibility in the healthcare system, diversity in population, socioeconomic status, and literacy rate is essential for developing a disaster recovery plan. It is the second element of the MAP-IT framework that helps make data-driven decisions (ACHA, n.d.).

Lake Park has approximately thirty thousand people. The population comprises almost 45% of people aged 30 to 55. After the COVID-19 pandemic, it became essential to address health access issues. The average household income at Lake Park is $58,000, less than the US median income of $74,580 (Helhoski, 2023). The population is comprised of different ethnic groups, with White (55%), Black (35%), Hispanic (5%), and others (5%). The educational state could be more promising in Lake Park, with 84% of the population above 25 years having high school or higher education and only 18.5% having a bachelor’s or higher degree.

The socioeconomic state of the population states that 23% of people live in poverty, with a per capita income of only $20,000 in the last year and a median household income of only $37,476. The residents of Lake Park have to travel 60 miles for healthcare facilities because that is the closest healthcare facility available. According to available data, the local community, city officials, and relief teams can plan healthcare services. It helps prioritize actions and enables the team to provide equitable, accessible, and timely healthcare services.

Slide 4: Allocate Resources, Personnel, and Budget

Allocation of resources is vital for improving healthcare services in any region during a disaster or emergency (Radinmanesh et al., 2021). Lack of resources, personnel skills, and budget can impact the provision of healthcare services. Inadequate allocation of resources creates unjust and unequal healthcare provision. Mobilizing collaborative partners is essential for adequate resource allocation. Both government and non-government (NGOs) collaborate to implement an effective and efficient resource (Shah et al., 2022). The open communication and diverse sectors will enable tackling the disparities and allow an inclusive allocation of resources, personnel, and budget for Lake Park residents. 

As a healthcare team member, the available resources must be allocated where they are most needed in times of disaster (Tsai et al., 2022). Encourage collaborative partners to invest the budget in developing infrastructure at times of disaster and train healthcare personnel and relief teams to provide equitable and just health services to the people of Lake Park. 

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• For resource allocation in the disaster recovery plan, allocating resources for testing centers in various parts of the area is recommended. Hence, it is accessible for vulnerable populations and ensures medical supplies are available easily for diverse populations.
• Training of healthcare personnel is essential in pandemic response protocols, consisting of testing, treatment, and prevention. Community health workers can help educate residents about preventive and recovery measures and connect them with nearby healthcare services (Bhattacharya et al., 2020). 
• Budget allocation for vaccination is essential, so it is essential to allocate a budget to implementing vaccine campaigns reaching all segments of the community. For Lake Park, accessibility can be improved by allocating the budget to implementing telehealth services that enable remote consultation and treatment. 

The strategic allocation of resources and budget will ensure that services are provided justly, addressing disparities in diagnosis and treatment with inner-agency collaboration (Shah et al., 2022). Training personnel for education and engagement campaigns can improve accessibility and promote inclusivity in reaching the marginalized population of Lake Park. Lastly, budgeting in education and infrastructure building will create awareness and improve access. 

Slide 6: Agencies Accountable for Implementation of Disaster Recovery Plan and their Roles

The responsibility for planning and implementing disaster recovery plans always lies with multiple agencies. It is the Planning of the MAP-IT framework and helps divide responsibility among different agencies. It is the collective responsibility of multiple stakeholders to implement the plan in a just, equitable, and ethically appropriate manner. Lake Park’s emergency management team, healthcare professionals, community leaders and organizations, government officials, media, and NGOs are accountable for implementing a disaster recovery plan (Shah et al., 2022). 

The emergency management team’s role is to make critical decisions and prioritize things according to the needs of the time by communicating them with the team. They deploy resources as planned and priority. They are responsible for logistical support and allocating resources promptly (Wanner & Loyd, 2020). They help forecast needs by assessing the current situation and are accountable for the timely and accurate flow of information.

NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 3 Disaster Recovery Plan

Healthcare professionals are accountable for the implementation of disaster recovery plans as they are responsible for response setup, ensuring coordinated care, and availability of medical supplies (DeVita et al., 2021). They assist in public health by taking preventive and educative measures. Community leaders and organizations facilitate communication between groups like emergency relief teams and mobilize volunteers to assist in recovery efforts. 

Government officials allocate resources and budgets during disasters by coordinating with higher officials. Their role is to ensure that funds are allocated transparently and efficiently. The local government also coordinates with the emergency relief team to provide support. In times of disaster, NGOs provide support in any way possible, education, volunteering, or supplies- they are the external support required to ensure inclusive healthcare provision (Zhai & Lee, 2023). Lastly, the media is a powerful agency responsible for updating and educating residents of any region about disaster and preventive measures, mainly social media for crowdsourcing information and support (Chisty et al., 2021).

Slide 7: Disaster Recovery Plan Alignment with Healthy People 2020 and 2030

The initiative to develop a 10-year framework where objectives and goals are set for healthcare organizations by US Health and Human Services. The aim is to implement and reach the goals of HP2020 and HP2030. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) goals were present and encouraged inclusive and accessible healthcare facilities (CDC, 2020). The following goals of HP2020 align with the disaster recovery plan:

• Attain high-quality health by addressing disability, preventive diseases, and early mortality rate; it aligns with disaster recovery plans, improving the quality of health.
• Achieving equity by removing disparities and improving the health of all people aligns with a disaster recovery plan to provide health services to everyone. 
• Promoting a socially and physically healthy environment by improving the quality of air, food, and atmosphere aligns with holistic healthcare.
• Improve the quality of life by adapting to healthy behaviors like preventive measures in COVID-19 mandates like quarantine, vaccine, etc. 

Slide 8: Disaster Recovery Plan Alignment with HP2030

After the pandemic, the disaster recovery goal was added to Healthy People 2030 (HP2030)

Objectives. It emphasizes overall health infrastructure, reduces disparities, and develops resilient and equitable responses to disasters (Pronk et al., 2020). Alignment of HP2030 objectives with the healthcare disaster recovery plan assists in the long-term well-being of the Lake Park community. The following are HP2030 disaster recovery objectives:

• Increase the percentage of individuals with a disaster recovery plan 
• Develop community resilience to disasters by collaborating with different sectors of the community
• Integrate mental health recovery plan for disaster-stricken areas to address the psychological impact
• Address social determinants to bring equity and ensure the vulnerable population is not treated disproportionally 
• Increase health literacy rate among the population 
• Improve access to healthcare services at the right time and right place  

Slide 9: Timeline for Recovery Plan 

This tracking part of MAP-IT helps monitor progress, hold stakeholders accountable, and adapt to long-term progressive management (Lokmic-Tomkins et al., 2023). For Lake Park Hospital, the timeline for implementation of the recovery plan has four phases: 

• The first phase is the immediate response phase, from day one to day 14. In these two weeks, an emergency relief team will be activated, rapidly assessing the damage or severity and developing shelters for facilities. It will stabilize the community with assistance in everyday activities, such as medical and non-medical supplies during disasters. They will also launch a campaign to educate residents and mobilize volunteers. It will help track the implementation of the recovery plan.
• The short-term recovery phase is after two weeks and goes up to 12 weeks. Infrastructure building will be worked upon along with measures to prevent the spread of disease or damage. Healthcare restoration and mental health support will be worked upon in this phase. Different sectors will play a significant role in providing health services and building infrastructure to provide services (Tsai et al., 2022). 

NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 3 Disaster Recovery Plan

• A Mid-term Recovery plan spans from 3 months to 6 months, depending upon the severity of the disaster. Reduce the risk of an outbreak or more damage will be done, and community resilience building will be worked on through educational and mental health support programs and collaboration with community organizations. This helps to track successful elements and reduce damage by continuous data analysis. 
• A long-term recovery plan beyond seven months will focus on building sustainable development and continuous improvement through education and other measures. Regular evaluation for future risks will be done in this phase so that healthcare and the community are prepared to deal with disasters in the future (Yang et al., 2022). This phase includes public awareness, training, capacity building, and adapting to lessons learned. At this point, tracking the overall implementation of the recovery plan is analyzed, and the need for any modifications is added. 

Slide 10: Conclusion

In summary, MAP-IT helps develop an effective disaster recovery plan that aligns with health principles and ethics. It enables providing inclusive, equitable, and just healthcare services—the plan aimed to emphasize collaboration. Make data-driven decisions and promote community engagement. In the context of disaster, the MAP-IT framework serves as a comprehensive guide to reducing health disparities and improving access to healthcare services aligning with the national objectives of HP2020 and HP2030. 

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