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State Survey Regarding BSN Requirement - Dec 2008 The Role of Public Health Nurses in Emergency Preparedness and Responses The purpose of this position paper is to provide national guidance during emergencies to all public health nurses in the United States and its Territories. This guidance describes the roles and actions public health nurses must take to protect the health and safety of communities, families, and individuals during emergencies. This position paper will be useful in clarifying the expertise that public health nurses can contribute to teams that serve to protect the health and safety of communities against disaster threats and realities. The ASTDN vision for emergency preparedness is that every community, family, and individual will have a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan that minimizes the consequences of disasters and emergencies and enables communities, families, and individuals to respond and recover. A color poster that accompanies this position paper is available. To request a copy of the color poster please email the ASTDN Administrative Assistant, Janet Deveny-Edwards at janetkd@health.ok.gov please include your mailing address so the poster can be mailed to you.
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