Evaluation of an Australian nursing partnership to improve disaster response capacity

Marion Mitchell; Benjamin R Mackie; L M Aitken; L C McKinnon

doi:10.1108/DPM-04-2014-0069

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Evaluation of an Australian nursing partnership to improve disaster response capacity

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Evaluation of an Australian nursing partnership to improve disaster response capacity

Marion Mitchell, Benjamin R Mackie, L M Aitken and L C McKinnon

Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol.23(5), pp.524-532

2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/DPM-04-2014-0069

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Abstract

aftercare

disasters

emergency response

nursing partnership

operating theatre

Purpose- The purpose of this paper is to evaluate a partnership with specialized nurses from geographically disparate hospitals to provide critical support in national disasters. Design/methodology/approach- The Australian Government established the National Critical Care Trauma Response Centre (NCCTRC) within Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH). A partnership with the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) occurred to support RDH during national disasters. PAH nurses undertook two-week rotations to RDH in readiness for deployment. PAH, NCCTRC and RDH nurses' perceptions of the efficacy of the nurse rotations were explored in surveys and focus groups. Findings- PAH nurses felt they were well equipped for practice in RDH and the partnership developed professional reciprocity with the PAH nurses feeling respected, valued and part of the RDH team. This finding of adequate preparation and effective integration was consistent with the perceptions of senior staff from the participating organizations. Originality/value- This unique partnership created a well-prepared team to provide support in a national disaster. © 2014, Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

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Title: Evaluation of an Australian nursing partnership to improve disaster response capacity
Authors: Marion Mitchell (Author)
Benjamin R Mackie (Author) - University of Southern Queensland
L M Aitken (Author) - Griffith University
L C McKinnon (Author) - Griffith University
Publication details: Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol.23(5), pp.524-532
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Date published: 2014
DOI: 10.1108/DPM-04-2014-0069
ISSN: 0965-3562
Copyright note: Copyright © 2014 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. This article is © Emerald Group Publishing and permission has been granted for this version to appear here. Emerald does not grant permission for this article to be further copied/distributed or hosted elsewhere without the express permission from Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450934202621
Output Type: Journal article

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