THE ROLE OF NURSES IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN ASIA PACIFIC (hb) 2017

Provides a research-based account of nurses’ contribution to disaster management in the Asia Pacific region Helps to assess and guide the work of nurses in the contexts of disaster preparedness, response and recovery Guides teachers and students in building disaster management competencies Contributes to developing research and policy on disaster nursing Empowers individual nurses and nurse organizations to become more involved This book documents how nurses have shown their dedication, courage, expertise and compassion in helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disastrous events It aims to inspire and equip nurses and other health professionals to help people in disaster-affected areas and contribute to community resilience The last decade (2005-2015) has been characterized by a number of overwhelming natural disasters - tropical storms, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis; and threats of emerging infectious diseases - SARS, MERSCoV and Ebola around the world Countries from the Asia Pacific region, such as Australia, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, India, Japan, Nepal, Philippines, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Thailand and Vanuatu, have borne the brunt of the devastation caused by these catastrophic events Nurses from these countries have stepped in providing emergency care in hospitals and in the field, addressing public health needs in evacuation centers, supporting epidemiologic surveillance and conducting health education, training and research, to help save lives and support communities build back better Author: Sheila R Bonito is Professor at the University of the Philippines Open University She served as Chair of Disaster Preparedness Committee of the Philippine Nurses Association from 2010-2015 She has published modules, case studies, journal articles and advocacy materials on emergency and disaster management She is a resource person in emergency and disaster nursing training programs at the Philippine Nurses Association and the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center She is an active member of the Asia Pacific Emergency and Disaster Nursing Network organized by the World Health Organization Western Pacific and Southeast Asian regions Professor Hiroko Minami is an eminent nurse leader in Japan who has been working diligently for the advancement of nursing in Japan including education, service and research for more than 30 years Prof Hiroko Minami received her basic nursing education form Kochi Woman’s University, Japan She later received the Master Degree in Public Health form Hebrew University, Israel, and Doctoral of Nursing Science Degree from University of California, San FranciscoShe is the 2001 recipient of the Distinguished Alumna Award, the past President of the International Council of Nurses, and is currently President of the University of Kochi, Japan