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Article Open Access January 21, 2025

A Disaster Management Contingency and Training Plan for Nursing Service Personnel

Ronalyn Topacio 1, 2,*, Cyrus P. Tuppal 1, Aqeel Al-Mahdaly 3, Roison Andro Narvaez 1 and Eduardo II A. Kabristante 4
1
St. Paul University Philippines, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines
2
Sanford Health Center, ND, USA
3
Resurrection Medical Center, IL, USA
4
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
Publihed in: Current Research in Public Health (Volume 4, Issue 1, 2025)
Page(s): 10-30
DOI: 10.31586/wjnr.2025.1258
Received
November 26, 2024
Revised
January 03, 2024
Accepted
January 19, 2024
Published
January 21, 2025
Keywords
Disaster Nursing; Hospital Preparedness; Disaster Risk Reduction; Nurse Competencies
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Topacio, R. , Topacio, R. Tuppal, C. P. , Tuppal, C. P. Al-Mahdaly, A. , Al-Mahdaly, A. Narvaez, R. A. , & Narvaez, R. A. (2025). A Disaster Management Contingency and Training Plan for Nursing Service Personnel. Current Research in Public Health, 4(1), 10-30. https://doi.org/10.31586/wjnr.2025.1258
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Topacio, R. ; Topacio, R. Tuppal, C. P. ; Tuppal, C. P. Al-Mahdaly, A. ; Al-Mahdaly, A. Narvaez, R. A. ; Narvaez, R. A. A Disaster Management Contingency and Training Plan for Nursing Service Personnel. Current Research in Public Health 2025 4(1), 10-30. https://doi.org/10.31586/wjnr.2025.1258
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Topacio, Ronalyn, Ronalyn Topacio. Cyrus P. Tuppal, Cyrus P. Tuppal. Aqeel Al-Mahdaly, Aqeel Al-Mahdaly. Roison Andro Narvaez, and Roison Andro Narvaez. 2025. "A Disaster Management Contingency and Training Plan for Nursing Service Personnel". Current Research in Public Health 4, no. 1: 10-30. https://doi.org/10.31586/wjnr.2025.1258
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Topacio R, Topacio RTuppal CP, Tuppal CPAl-Mahdaly A, Al-Mahdaly ANarvaez RA, Narvaez RA. A Disaster Management Contingency and Training Plan for Nursing Service Personnel. Current Research in Public Health. 2025; 4(1):10-30. https://doi.org/10.31586/wjnr.2025.1258 
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ABSTRACT = {Background: Disasters such as typhoons, floods, and earthquakes frequently impact the Philippines, placing nurses at the forefront of response and care. Given these recurring threats, ensuring that nurses possess adequate awareness, knowledge, and skills is crucial to mitigate risks, enhance preparedness, and promote effective disaster management. Aim/Objectives: This study sought to (1) assess the current levels of awareness, knowledge, skills, and involvement of private hospital nurses in Rizal Province across four phases of disaster management—mitigation and prevention, preparedness, response, and rehabilitation and recovery; and (2) propose a contingency and training plan based on identified gaps. Methods: A descriptive correlational design was employed. A total of 350 nurses from Level 1, 2, and 3 hospitals participated by completing a validated questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, and correlation tests to identify differences and relationships among variables. Results: Overall, the nurses reported very high levels of awareness and skills, coupled with a high level of knowledge and significant involvement in disaster-related activities. Nurses in larger (Level 3) hospitals exhibited higher practical readiness and engagement, while those in Level 1 and 2 facilities had comparatively lower scores. Positive correlations emerged between higher levels of awareness, knowledge, and skills and increased engagement in disaster initiatives. Conclusion: Building on these findings, a targeted contingency and training plan was designed using Pucel’s Performance-based Instructional Design, emphasizing hands-on simulations, structured policy briefings, and collaborative efforts with local disaster risk reduction offices. Addressing these specific gaps can bolster hospital preparedness, strengthen community resilience, and ensure more effective disaster response and patient care.},
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