Phases of Disaster Response During Covid-19

Write a 34-page paper (maximum of 4 full pages, not including the reference page) analyzing the phases of disaster response as experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your paper should incorporate the Population Exposure Model to assess community vulnerability and include a focused discussion on strategies for nurse self-protection from trauma and burnout.

Format:

• Double-spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman
• 1-inch margins
• APA format
• Minimum of 3 scholarly references

Content:

Introduction (1-2 paragraphs)

• Provide a brief overview of the COVID-19 pandemic as a disaster event.
• State the purpose of the paper (to compare and contrast response phases, examine long-term impacts, and explore nurse resilience).

Phases of Disaster Response (1 page)

Discuss the following disaster response phases during the COVID-19 pandemic: Impact Phase, Heroic Phase, Honeymoon Phase, Disillusionment Phase, Reconstruction Phase

Long-Term Impact (12 page)

• Discuss the lasting effects of COVID-19 on nursing practice, healthcare systems, and public health policies.
• Examine burnout, workforce shortages, telemedicine adoption, and pandemic preparedness improvements.

Population Exposure Model (12 page)

• Explain how the Population Exposure Model assesses community vulnerability during disasters.
• Apply the model to COVID-19, analyzing high-risk populations, healthcare disparities, and response effectiveness.

Nurse Self-Protection from Trauma (12 page)

• Identify strategies for mental health resilience, including peer support and stress management.
• Examine the importance of workplace policies that promote nurse well-being.

Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs)

• Reflect on the role of nurses in shaping future emergency preparedness strategies.
• Provide recommendations for strengthening disaster response in healthcare.