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Without proper understanding of how many children are in the ward, what their conditions are, and other situations in the entire ward on a daily basis, you would more likely fail to evacuate them appropriately and to respond to other emergency needs. Moreover, each of the nurses on duty should have a clear understanding of the situation of her/his own team and the entire ward. Cooperative effort among staff is vitally important.
Number of nurse
Measures to take and roles you should play will vary according to the number of nurses on duty when a disaster occurs. There may be cases where you cannot rely on the leader because she/he is already occupied. Therefore, even new staff members should also be well prepared to be able to make decisions and take actions on their own.
Number of patients and attending family members
This information is important to know whether or not all the patients and their attending family members are safe. You may need to seek assistance from attending family members to evacuate patients.
Locations of emergency carts
You may not always be able to find an emergency cart in the place where it is usually stored. It is therefore necessary to confirm the locations of emergency carts before starting the day's work. You should also have detailed information about emergency carts, including what kinds of equipment are attached and where. This understanding will help you respond to emergencies as quickly as possible.
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Situation in the ward
