Wayne is a public health/community nurse who lives in South Texas. During the summer, Wayne’s community experienced uncontrollable wildfires that devasted the area. Because he lived in the area, Wayne was called upon to triage and care for victims of the fires. Many of the wildlife victims were Wayne’s personal friends, family, and work colleagues.
1. After the fires were controlled and the most critically ill residents were transported to the hospital, Wayne began recovery efforts. What is Wayne’s priority recovery goal for this population? What steps should Wayne take to reach this goal? Discuss thoroughly
2. Wayne performs psychosocial assessments on the wildfire victims. Which victims are more likely than others to need crisis intervention? Discuss your thoughts thoroughly.
3. Wayne is worried about the major health concerns after a disaster and how they may affect his community. What are some of these major concerns? What can Wayne do to improve health concerns?
