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HEALTH SERVICES IN DISASTER

Course
HELS322 - HEALTH SERVICES IN DISASTER
Department
Nursing - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
4
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Dr. Leila ALLAHQOLI
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

The content of this course; general definitions and concepts related to disastrous situations, causes of disastrous situations and prevention methods, disaster and disaster culture, disaster management, emergency action and evacuation plans, health and support services in disastrous situations are included. These are definitions of catastrophic situations, common characteristics, natural disasters and man-made disasters and preparedness for disastrous situations, epidemiological characteristics of catastrophic situations, assessment of the health of individuals in disastrous situations and triage, rapid assessment, response to disastrous situations-emergency phase organization of aid, recognition and protection of risk groups, nutrition in catastrophic situations, environmental health services, temporary shelters and approaches to protection from communicable diseases, evaluation and protection of individuals' mental health in disastrous situations, recognition and prevention of ethical violations in disastrous situations.

HEALTH SERVICES IN DISASTER

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
Mid Midterm 30
Final Final 70
Total 100

Course outcomes

  1. 01 1.Explain the over view of women health
  2. 02 2.Describe the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system.
  3. 03 3.Expalin the Changes in women's health and reproductıon
  4. 04 4.Analyse the changes that take place in pregancy and gestational development
  5. 05 5.Expalin the process of given birth and the responsibility nurses and midwife.
  6. 06 6.Describe the post partum care of women after child birth and explain the role of nurses in family planning.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to health Disasters
Week 2 Major Disasters in the World
Week 3 Health concept in disaster Managements
Week 4 Health Education Practices and the Role of the Nurse in Health Disaster
Week 5 Dısaster management in Health and and emergency response plan
Week 6 Triage in Emergency Health Services
Week 7 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Week 8 Disease prevention and Control methods
Week 9 Disaster/Disaster Management
Week 10 Global Disaster and Expedition Health Services
Week 11 Health promotion and risk reductıon/ Palliative Care Communication in Disaster
Week 12 Psychosocial health services and vulnerable groups in disasters
Week 13 REVISION
Week 14 FINAL EXAMINATION
Week 15 -

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 1. Yıldırım Y. Fadıloğlu C. Palliative Care (Symptom Management and End of Life Care) Ankara Nobel Bookstore, 2019
  2. 02 2.Myra Glajchen, Sandra L. Ragan, Betty R. Ferrell, George Handzo.Textbook of Palliative Care Communication, 2015
  3. 03 3.Can G. Evidence-Based Care in Oncology Nursing, Nobel Medicine Bookstores, Istanbul

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

  1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
  2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
  3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
  4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
  5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
  6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
  7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
  8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
  9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
  10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
  11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
  12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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