NLE Disaster Nursing & Crisis Response — Disaster Nursing & Emergency PreparednessConcept Map

Disaster Nursing & Emergency Preparedness - Complete Concept Map

Comprehensive mind map showing the hierarchical relationships between all key concepts in Disaster Nursing & Emergency Preparedness, organized from the central concept through eight major branches representing the foundational knowledge areas, assessment systems, hazard responses, legal framework, psychological support, clinical interventions, and community preparedness strategies relevant to Filipino nursing practice.

Four Phases of Disaster Management Cycle

Circular flowchart demonstrating the continuous disaster management cycle, emphasizing that disaster management is not a single event but an ongoing process. Shows how the four phases (Response, Recovery, Mitigation, Preparedness) flow sequentially and cyclically, with lessons learned feeding back into mitigation for the next potential disaster. This aligns with RA 10121's emphasis on proactive risk reduction.

START Triage Decision Tree - Mass-Casualty Assessment

Step-by-step START triage decision tree that guides nurses through the rapid assessment process within 60 seconds. Shows the sequence: (1) Ambulation—can they walk?, (2) Respirations—RR >30 or only after airway opening → RED; no breathing after opening → BLACK, (3) Perfusion—absent radial pulse or cap refill >2 sec → RED, (4) Mental status—cannot follow commands → RED; can follow → YELLOW. This is the critical clinical algorithm for mass-casualty prioritization.

CBRN Response Protocol - Protect, Decontaminate, Treat

CBRN response protocol flowchart showing the hierarchical priorities: (1) Protect the responder first with appropriate PPE, (2) Establish contamination zones (hot, warm, cold), (3) Identify the agent type and initiate specific decontamination/treatment (chemical antidotes, biological isolation, radiological/nuclear protection), (4) Move victims through decontamination before definitive treatment, (5) Provide care in the clean cold zone. Emphasizes that responder safety is paramount—an incapacitated nurse helps no one.

Psychological First Aid PFA - Look Listen Link Framework

Psychological First Aid framework showing the three-step process (Look-Listen-Link) for providing immediate psychosocial support to disaster survivors. Emphasizes that PFA is NOT formal therapy and that routine debriefing is not recommended. Shows how to promote the five core principles (safety, calm, self-efficacy, connectedness, hope) while meeting basic needs first and recognizing when to refer for professional mental health care. Includes responder self-care as critical to sustained disaster response.

Victim Status Transitions in Mass-Casualty Incident

State diagram showing how victim status transitions through the triage process and into treatment in a mass-casualty incident. Demonstrates the dynamic nature of triage—conditions change and victims must be re-triaged frequently. Shows pathways from initial assessment through START parameters (RPM), colour-tag assignment (RED/YELLOW/GREEN/BLACK), treatment priority allocation, and eventual outcomes (recovery/discharge, death, or palliative care). Critical for understanding that triage is not static.

Philippine Disaster Management Structure & Coordination

Organizational flowchart showing the Philippine disaster management structure under RA 10121. Depicts the hierarchical coordination from national level (NDRRMC) through regional, provincial, municipal, and barangay levels, down to community/family preparedness. Shows how the Incident Command System provides standardized multi-agency coordination, and illustrates the DOH's leadership role in health-sector response. Emphasizes the shift from reactive response to proactive risk reduction through mitigation and preparedness activities. This structure is essential for understanding the nurse's role within the Philippine healthcare system's disaster response.