Course
Emergency Preparedness in Home Health
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Pamela Halvorson RN, BS, MBA
This Emergency Preparedness course is appropriate for RN’s, LPN’s, PT’s, OT’s and APRN’s and describes the preventative measures needed to reduce the effects of a disaster on a home health agency and create a plan that makes the most of resources and time to continue to serve vulnerable home health clients. It involves identifying potential risks along with the identification of the most vulnerable clients and developing strategies and protocols for responding during emergencies or disasters.
Having a plan in place allows for quick and decisive action when there is an emergency. Clear protocols help reduce confusion and ensure a structured response. In addition, reviewing the plan regularly and updating it along with practice will ensure its effectiveness so all members of the home health agency know their role and how to respond.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definitions of an Emergency Response Plan
- Breaking Down the Elements of an Emergency Response Plan
- The Plan
- Demobilizing the Response
- Education
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Emergency Preparedness in Home Health. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Identify what the elements are of an Emergency Disaster Plan for home health.
- Develop response protocols
- Provide training to all individuals involved in the response effort
- Evaluate current Emergency Preparedness plans for appropriateness and correct information
- Identify potential risks and assess their likelihood and impact
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: February 20, 2028
Course Offering: #680