Rapid Response: Managing Wounds During Disasters

From infection control to logistical challenges, discover practical strategies for managing wounds during and after disasters—designed to reduce risk and support vulnerable populations in any care setting.

In partnership with the American Red Cross, this webinar features front-line insights from Linda Fahey, Chief Nurse of the American Red Cross, and Myra Varnado, CWON and national wound care expert.

Disasters overwhelm healthcare systems and nurses are often the first on scene. In these high-pressure environments, wound care becomes more complex, with limited resources and elevated risk of infection.

In this session, you’ll learn how to: 

• Identify two wound types commonly seen during disaster events.
• Apply five key principles of wound triage and management.
• Recognize three post-disaster factors that increase risk.
• Implement three practical nursing strategies for shelter-based care.