Topic Name Role of pharmacist In disaster management –a case study
Impact
Introduction Pharmacists play a pivotal role of clinical to managerial aspects in disaster management, 1 where they get involved in devising the hazard relief strategies as preventive measures in the pre-disaster phase, focus on response plan during the disaster, and provide care for patients not only through timely administration ...
Importantance Of Disaster management Disaster management plays an integral role in keeping communities safe. It involves coordinating the resources, such as pollution control systems, and responsibilities, such as following best practice policies, needed to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
Type of Disaster There are two types of disaster 1. Natural Disaster 2. Human-caused disaster
Natural Disaster
Natural Disasters Natural disasters are large-scale geological or meteorological events that have the potential to cause loss of life or property. These types of disasters include: Tornadoes and Severe Storms Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Floods Wildfires Earthquakes Drought Natural Disaster
Human-caused Disaster
Human- caused Disaster Human-Caused Disasters Examples include industrial accidents, shootings, acts of terrorism, and incidents of mass violence . As with natural disasters, these types of traumatic events may also cause loss of life and property. They may also prompt evacuations from certain areas and overwhelm behavioral health resources in the affected communities.
Type Of Hazards Warer and climate hazards Geologycal hazards Environment hazards Biological hazards Chemical , industial And nuclear hazard
Why dose water matter ? Climate change is affecting the hydrological cycle and increasing the frequency and intensity of storms. Over 90 per cent of “natural” disasters are water-related, including drought and aridification , wildfires, pollution and floods.
General Effects Of Disaster
Preparedness Preparedness is an ongoing process in which individuals, communities, businesses and organizations can plan and train for what they'll do in the event of a disaster. Preparedness is defined by ongoing training, evaluating and corrective action, ensuring the highest level of readiness.
Roll of pharmacists the quality of medicines supplied to patients. ensuring that the supply of medicines is within the law. ensuring that the medicines prescribed to patients are suitable. advising patients about medicines, including how to take them, what reactions may occur and answering patients' questions.
Disaster Management cycle
Preparedness
Response
Rehabilitation Rehabilitation and reconstruction operations are integral to disaster recovery. They provide a direct 'connect' between disaster response and long-term development. The two activities, however, do not have similar connotation. Rehabilitation involves restoring local services related to the provision of immediate needs
Disaster Relief
Ensure Medication safety
Disaster recovery
Conclusion They must also continue to work collaboratively with healthcare teams to provide optimal care to patients during disasters. In conclusion, pharmacists play a vital role in disaster management. They must be prepared, quick-thinking, adaptable, and able to collaborate effectively with other healthcare teams.