With recent disasters creating a whirlwind of changes in the way that disaster response health care is administered, nurse executives are relied upon now more than ever. Expected to direct nursing practice under stressful conditions that aren't encountered during normal daily operations, they must be easily adaptable and quick on their feet but more importantly, prepared for whenever disaster strikes. With this invaluable new guide, nurses can develop policy and program planning in order to more effectively deliver proper care during a disaster. Providing a list of competencies with measuring...