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View article: Using a Partnership‐Based Approach to Strengthen Acute Care Systems in the Pacific and Timor‐Leste
Using a Partnership‐Based Approach to Strengthen Acute Care Systems in the Pacific and Timor‐Leste Open
Emergency and critical care services are essential to universal health coverage. World Health Assembly (WHA) Resolution 76.2, adopted in 2023, outlined the importance of integrated emergency, critical and operative care systems in strength…
View article: Strengthening emergency department response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear disasters: A scoping review
Strengthening emergency department response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear disasters: A scoping review Open
With the increasing number of CBRN incidents, strategies to strengthen EDs and limit the impact from a surge in patient presentations are paramount. An understanding of local CBRN risk to inform a top-hazards approach to CBRN preparedness,…
View article: Responding to COVID-19 on the outer islands of Tuvalu
Responding to COVID-19 on the outer islands of Tuvalu Open
Problem: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reached Tuvalu’s shores in November 2022, making Tuvalu one of the last countries in the world to experience community transmission of the disease. With minimal capacity to deliver critical care and …
View article: Strategies to Strengthen Hospital Response for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Incident: A Multisite Study
Strategies to Strengthen Hospital Response for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Incident: A Multisite Study Open
Objectives In responding to a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear explosive (CBRNe) disaster, clinical leaders have important decision-making responsibilities which include implementing hospital disaster protocols or incident c…
View article: Implementation and use of a national electronic dashboard to guide COVID-19 clinical management in Fiji
Implementation and use of a national electronic dashboard to guide COVID-19 clinical management in Fiji Open
Problem: From April to September 2021, Fiji experienced a second wave of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) precipitated by the Delta variant of concern, prompting a need to strengthen existing data management of positive COVID-19 cases. Conte…
View article: The Impact of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Events on Emergency Departments: An Integrative Review
The Impact of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Events on Emergency Departments: An Integrative Review Open
Introduction: Disasters occur globally and can impact emergency department (ED) services. Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) events have different characteristics in terms of onset and duration when compared to other di…
View article: Ensuring access to COVID-19 therapeutics in Pacific island countries and areas
Ensuring access to COVID-19 therapeutics in Pacific island countries and areas Open
Problem: As of November 2022, over 417 397 confirmed cases and 2631 deaths related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were reported in Pacific island countries and areas (PICs). Most PICs have faced challenges accessing therapeutics recomme…
View article: Exploring advanced nursing practice during Australian disasters: A scoping review
Exploring advanced nursing practice during Australian disasters: A scoping review Open
Background and Aim: Disasters occur daily around the world. As the largest body of health professionals, nurses are looked upon during a disaster for leadership, clinical assistance, and support. Nurses are at the forefront of managing dis…
View article: A Surprise Mass Casualty Incident Simulation: Does It Improve Knowledge or Is It Just a Bit of Fun?
A Surprise Mass Casualty Incident Simulation: Does It Improve Knowledge or Is It Just a Bit of Fun? Open
Introduction: We opened a national conference in Australia with a surprise mass casualty simulation scenario of a van versus multiple persons outside the conference venue. The purpose of this exercise was to increase awareness of, and prep…
View article: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNe) Preparedness: Perceptions of Australian Emergency Department (ED) Doctors and Nurses
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNe) Preparedness: Perceptions of Australian Emergency Department (ED) Doctors and Nurses Open
Introduction: Clinicians working in emergency departments (ED) play a vital role in the healthcare response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNe) events. However, ED clinicians’ individual and workplace prep…
View article: How Disaster Response in the Emergency Department Disrupts our Lived World
How Disaster Response in the Emergency Department Disrupts our Lived World Open
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View article: Moments of Disaster Response in the Emergency Department
Moments of Disaster Response in the Emergency Department Open
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View article: Emergency department nurses’ perspectives on responding to terror attacks: A review of the literature
Emergency department nurses’ perspectives on responding to terror attacks: A review of the literature Open
Aim: Emergency department (ED) nurses are among the first professionals to provide care for people affected by a terror attack.Given the ever-present threat of terror attacks, as evidenced by an upward trend in incidents worldwide, this re…