Given the complexity of the health care environment and the threats to patient safety and quality care, collaboration with other members of the health care team is vital. Fortunately, there are many organizations investing significant time in providing helpful resources and recommendations.
Impact on Japan's Economy. The Triple Disaster devastated Japan's economy in four ways. First, it destroyed 138,000 buildings and cost $360 billion in economic damage. This is more than the $250 billion cost estimate for Hurricane Katrina.
How Did the Great East Japan Earthquake Affect Ecosystems and Biodiversity? The Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011 caused tremendous damage to people's lives and the natural environment over a vast area, from the Tohoku region (the northeastern district of Japan) to the Kanto region (the area around Tokyo).