EP 70: Hurricane Preparedness: Supporting Nurses in Times of Crisis

In this engaging conversation, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica discuss a variety of topics surrounding Hurricane Milton and challenges nurses face during crisis situations. They dive into hurricane preparedness and the difficult decisions surrounding evacuation. They also touch on the impact of natural disasters on healthcare workers and highlight community relief efforts aimed at supporting nurses in need. Nurses struggle to access resources like gas during a crisis and community support is crucial. The conversation highlights the lack of emergency preparedness in long-term care facilities and increasing reliance on non-clinical staff. Thank you to our Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. Please visit https://happybumco.com/ and use promo code NURSESUNCORKED for 15% off your first bundle. Thank you to our sponsor, Stink Balm Odor Blocker! Please visit https://www.stinkbalmodorblocker.com/ and use promo code UNCORKED15 for 15% off your purchase! Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes, giveaways and earn the title of becoming either a Wine Cork, Wine Bottle, Decanter, Grand Preserve, or even a Vineyard member for exclusive benefits! Benefits also include patron only Zoom parties, newsletters, shout-outs, and much more. https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Cocktail of the Week and Host Banter 05:15 Who Really Won the Huddle News Off? 08:59 Erica Needs a New Computer 11:25 Congratulations to the Kapi'olani Nurses 12:46 Hurricane Milton: Personal Experience 20:24 Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation Decisions 22:12 Florida People 23:38 Hurricane Nurse Relief Fund 29:55 Access to Gas for First Responders During Disasters 33:57 Lack of Emergency Preparedness in Long-Term Care Facilities 35:40 Nursing Homes Operating With Med Techs Instead of Nurses 39:20 Trash Pickup and Linemen After Hurricane 43:25 Enema of the Week Award #1: Social Media Criticism 51:43 Enema of the Week Award #2: McLaren Flint Hospital Cocktail of the Week: Mokoli'i Yuzu Express Ocean Vodka, Yuzu, Lemon Juice, Butterfly Pea, topped with Soda Water Hurricane Nurse Relief Fund: Venmo: @FLRNRELIEF Link to Episode 34 with Lindsey: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ngubvnipZQWWe2yURkzef?si=YjqrM1LNTlKKYvUsUJmW6Q New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday (Monday for patrons!). Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at! https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as legal advice, or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company. Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.