Key Concepts in Public Health and Emergency Response 2026-04-23 Across The disaster management phase involving planning, training, drills, and simulation Response Immediate actions taken during and shortly after a disaster to save lives Proactive efforts to lessen the severity of harmful events before they happen The founder of public health nursing who established the Henry Street Settlement The ICS section responsible for coordinating medical supplies, equipment, and staffing The structured collection and analysis of health data used to plan public health practices The fair and just allocation of resources based on individual and population needs An environmental force that is increasing the frequency of disasters like floods and wildfires Down The increasing interdependence of nations through travel, trade, and technology The ability of a community to adapt to, recover from, and become stronger after adversity Long-term efforts to restore health services and rebuild infrastructure after a disaster Health The field of action that preserves community health through education, policy, and research The reformer who laid the foundation for modern public health nursing through sanitation advocacy An ICS nursing role involving the rapid assessment and prioritization of patients The capacity of a healthcare system to rapidly expand services during a sudden demand increase 14 Clues: Proactive efforts to lessen the severity of harmful events before they happen The increasing interdependence of nations through travel, trade, and technology The founder of public health nursing who established the Henry Street Settlement An ICS nursing role involving the rapid assessment and prioritization of patients
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