id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-007354-tn90igih nan National Preparedness Month: opportunities for nurse engagement 2015-08-30 .txt text/plain 433 28 55 Nurses looking to become more actively involved in public health education should seek outreach opportunities in their communities. Emergency preparedness in medical facilities relies heavily on the commitment of health care workers to be properly trained and have ready access to the appropriate equipment and medical supplies. Whether preparing for a natural disaster, mass casualty event, or disease outbreak, health care workers should endeavor to keep their emergency response skills up-to-date. Nurses can also play a role in emergency preparedness on a global scale through travel and mission work. Nurses can play important roles in emergency preparedness in their community, at their facility, and globally. In emergency situations, prepared medical personnel and a well-educated public are important components to limit the extent of human injury or loss or spread of disease. Nurses are a frontline resource for educating the public because they are looked to for reliable information. MERS-CoV outbreak in Jeddah-a link to health care facilities ./cache/cord-007354-tn90igih.txt ./txt/cord-007354-tn90igih.txt