MAPIT Project RNBSN Program Jasmin Smith RN Health

MAP-IT Project RN-BSN Program Jasmin Smith, RN Health Sciences Division College of Central Florida Abstract Causes of problems Being healthy is considered a basic human right of all individuals (Dreher & Skemp, 2011). When one thinks of health, they usually focus on lifestyle choices, weight, and existing conditions, such as diabetes, and not so much about if they are prepared to respond to a disaster; although, this can effect their lives just as much as any of the other health areas. In the past couple years active shooter incidents have risen to all time highs, with no decline in sight (Date, Thomas, & Levine, 2016). In order to respond to this new “epidemic” communities must be trained to react when active shootings occur, Marion County has never experienced a mass active shooter situation and the community seems to be unaware, or in denial of the need to have an emergency action plan. Education is available through the Marion County Health Department, however limited class, limited offerings, and small community reach are currently being experienced. so fatalities can be decreased and awareness increased. The first proposed area to start is with the Emergency Action Plan to address Preparedness * Collaborate with hospital of employment to revamp, or create an Emergency Action Plan * Survey staff to see how many are aware of the EAP community of healthcare workers. Introduction Assess and Plan * Agree upon a code word to use when an active shooter situation is occurring Plan Tracker * Surveys * EAP Competency Checkoff * Continuing Education Compliance * Attendance Records for Community Classes * Have evacuation plan competency check off RUN. HIDE. FIGHT. * Behavioral- health related problems are usually underreported and under recognized making recognition and action important for improved community health (Dreher & Skemp, 2011). * Active shootings are on the rise and the majority of our community is not prepared to respond. * Although there have been various motives when it comes to active shootings, stressors such as being uninsured, unemployed, * Community health is a shared responsibility among its families, residents and organizations (Dreher & Skemp, 2011). * Communities contain stakeholders, or target populations, which are utilized to accomplish goals. * In this particular MAP-IT project the stakeholders are healthcare Continuing Education Module to Educate the Stakeholders Conclusion Community health is focused on its individuals as a whole and disaster prevention/response is a * “Before committing an attack, most perpetrators have felt * Collaborate with the Marion County Health Department to model continuing education module off their lecture bullied, threatened or persecuted by others” (Live Safe, n. d. ). * Mandatory hospital specific CEU order to combat this dilemma, healthcare personal must be educated on the appropriate *Although Marion County is the home of many healthcare * Goal of 95% compliance rate emergency response for an active shooting in order to reduce fatalities and activate a quick emerging health concern area. Many members in the community have not been trained to respond to an active shooting scenario, thus making Marion county a prime place to strike. In resources, including three hospitals and many outpatient clinics, * Incentives to complete hardly any education efforts are available regarding active * Available for all staff shooter preparedness. workers. * Hold bi-annual mock drills with appropriate staff triaging the drills living in poverty, and feeling like a minority could push one to a mental break. Community Implementation of plan response. Once the stakeholders are educated they can use this knowledge to spread awareness throughout Marion County. The health of the community is a shared responsibility (Dreher & Skemp, 2011). Through active planning, implementations, mobilization, assessment and Bringing Awareness to the Community-Stakeholders Give Back tracking, community awareness regarding the proper response to active shootings can be achieved even if it as basic as remembering to run, hide, fight. * Marion County Health Department offers both active bystander and active shooter classes, but offerings are limited Marion County, Florida Statistics (United States Census Bureau, 2015). : *In response to the increase in active shootings, DHS has coined * Over 340, 000 Residents * Predominantly white community * 18% of population living in poverty * Six RNs teach classes 2 -3 times monthly over a 6 month period * Goal is to reach 250 residents over the course of 6 months needed. * Mass education option for community stakeholders Problems 1. Unprepared Community how to respond in an active shooter situation (Department of (Pereria, 2016) * 3 community hospitals - employing over 4, 500 staff combined (Hiers. Staff, 2015) community * Utilize public locations to remain cost efficient * Community and Facility Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) are * Over 2, 000 practicing nurses (Hiers. Staff, 2015). with Kim Pike to get a foot in with the phrase “Run. Hide. Fight. , ” in order to prompt civilians on Homeland Security, 2016). * 21% of the population uninsured * Collaborate References: * Once educated, stakeholders can give back to the community Department of Homeland Security. (2016, October 25). Active shooter preparedness | Homeland security. Retrieved from https: //www. dhs. gov/activeshooter-preparedness Dreher, M. C. , & Skemp, L. E. (2011). Healthy places, healthy people: A handbook for culturally informed community nursing practice (2 nd ed. ). Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International. Hiers. Staff, F. (2015, October 25). As health care demand increases, so does the need for professionals - News - Ocala. com - Ocala, FL. Retrieved from http: //www. ocala. com/news/20151025/as-health-care-demand-increases-so-does-the-need-for-professionals Live Safe. (n. d. ). Who becomes an active shooter? - Live. Safe. Retrieved from http: //www. livesafemobile. com/becomes-active-shooter/ by educating others. Pereria, A. (2016). [graphic]. Retrieved from http: //www. helioshr. com/2016/06/pros-vs-cons-of-an-active-shooter-policy/ 2. Limited Education Resources 3. Small Stakeholder Reach RESEARCH POSTER PRESENTATION DESIGN © 2012 www. Poster. Presentations. com United States Marine Corps. [graphic]. Retrieved from http: //www. ready. marines. mil/Stay-Informed/Terrorism-and-Active-Shooter/ (United States Marine Corps, n. d. )