Authors

1. Danna, Denise DNS, RN
2. Bernard, Marirose MN, RN
3. Jones, John MN, RN
4. Mathews, Pamela BSN, RN

Abstract

Since Hurricane Katrina, there have been numerous lessons learned and improvements in disaster planning and nursing management. The subsequent Hurricane Gustav allowed nurses and disaster planners to "test the system" and identify improvements that worked and did not. The authors outline those improvements and give direction for change and further improvements.