Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 8, 2026
07:31
A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills
Published on: February 13, 2020
7.5K
Utilization of Functional Exercises to Build Regional Emergency Preparedness among Rural Health Organizations in the
Jannah M Obaid1, Ginger Bailey2, Heidi Wheeler3
11Department of Environmental,Agricultural & Occupational Health,University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health,Omaha,Nebraska.
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine
|January 31, 2017
Summary
Functional exercises effectively tested rural disaster response decision-making, improving regional collaboration and readiness. These exercises identified key areas for enhancing emergency management in rural communities.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Disaster Management
- Public Health Preparedness
Background:
- Rural communities face significant disaster risks and preparedness challenges.
- Federal programs and the National Incident Management System have improved rural emergency preparedness.
- Effective regional planning and collaboration are crucial for rural disaster response.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and implement functional disaster exercises for rural response partners.
- To test command-level decision-making and improve regional planning, collaboration, and readiness.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of functional exercises in enhancing rural emergency preparedness.
Main Methods:
- Six functional exercises were conducted in three rural Nebraska regions.
- 83 command centers participated in the exercises.
- Participant feedback, debriefings, and After Action Reports were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Functional exercises successfully tested command-level decision-making and multi-agency operations with limited funding.
- Identified barriers included jurisdictional issues with unified command and joint information centers.
- Highlighted needs for improved documentation for reimbursement and coordinated public messaging.
Conclusions:
- Functional exercises are valuable for assessing command staff and identifying improvements in disaster response.
- These exercises enhance regional collaboration among diverse emergency response partners.
- Functional exercises advance rural emergency preparedness beyond tabletop or short, full-scale drills.
Related Concept Videos
01:29Applications of GIS: Disaster Management and Emergency Response
607
Geographic Information System (GIS) technology is essential for risk identification, action prioritization, and resource optimization in critical situations like flooding and earthquakes. By integrating spatial and demographic data, GIS provides a comprehensive framework for emergency response.GIS integrates data layers, like rainfall intensity, topography, elevation profiles, and river levels, to model high-risk flood zones. These layers assess areas susceptible to flooding based on their...
607
01:30Specialized Care Centers and Settings-II
1.3K
Rural Health Centers
Rural health centers are specialized care facilities in remote locations with very few medical personnel. The primary care providers who run the centers are mostly Registered Nurse Practitioners. Here, emergency treatment is provided to critically ill or injured patients before they are transferred to the closest hospital. Fortunately, due to advancement in technology, many rural healthcare facilities and professionals have easy access to diagnostic and treatment...
Rural health centers are specialized care facilities in remote locations with very few medical personnel. The primary care providers who run the centers are mostly Registered Nurse Practitioners. Here, emergency treatment is provided to critically ill or injured patients before they are transferred to the closest hospital. Fortunately, due to advancement in technology, many rural healthcare facilities and professionals have easy access to diagnostic and treatment...
1.3K
01:23Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation III: AED Use
980
Introduction to AEDAn Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable medical device that analyzes the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, delivers an electrical shock to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, leading to a loss of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. In such emergencies, time is of the essence, and using an AED, combined with Cardiopulmonary...
980
01:26Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System
4.2K
At the different levels of the healthcare system, we see varying methods of healthcare used. These methods include managed care systems, case management, and primary healthcare.
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
4.2K
01:30Primary Healthcare Services
2.6K
Primary care promotes wellness and prevents disease. This care includes health promotion, education, protection (such as immunizations), early disease screening, and environmental considerations. Settings providing this type of healthcare include physician offices, public health clinics, school nursing, and community health nursing.
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
2.6K
01:14SBAR II: Application of SBAR
6.3K
SBAR is an effective communication tool used by healthcare professionals to communicate patient information accurately. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. For a better understanding, an example is given below.
SBAR Report from a Nurse to a Health Care Provider
S: "Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Jane, RN, from the Med Surg unit. I am calling to tell you about Ms. White in Room 210, who is experiencing increased pain and redness at her incision site. Her recent...
SBAR Report from a Nurse to a Health Care Provider
S: "Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Jane, RN, from the Med Surg unit. I am calling to tell you about Ms. White in Room 210, who is experiencing increased pain and redness at her incision site. Her recent...
6.3K