This paper will provide information on how the local, state, and federal government correlate with each other concerning major disaster evacuations within the United States. The first lines of disaster response are the state and local governments. They have the fire, police, and EMS services within or near the area and are able to respond to a disaster in a timely manner. In some instances the state and local governments may become overwhelmed and unable to control the resulting damages of the major disaster. In many cases the emergency responders may become victims themselves and citizens can no longer be evacuated and receive care in a timely manner.
Management Plan and Responding to the Situation Natural disasters can unexpectedly occur at any time, and it is crucial organizations have a disaster plan in place to protect patient health information. “An unexpected loss of patient health records could be devastating to the patient, organization, and clinical care provider. Therefore, the health record must be guarded against unexpected losses due to a natural disaster” (AHIMA, 2010, para. 1). A well-developed natural disaster management plan crucially depends on carefully assessing and planning responses before, during, and after the disaster occurs.
He generally directs the operation. The Public information Officer (PIO) Disasters are an important source of news and needs to be relayed to the public accurately, and at the same time, enhance one’s interest. During a disaster, the public information officer holds this responsibility. The PIO answers to the Incident Commander, and ensures that the the community and collaborating agencies is given public health information is applicable to the situation. He bears the responsibility of furthering effective and accurate communications and making known this information appropriately.
Federal Disaster Planning and Relief Policy Meghan Cline American National Government: POL 201 Instructor Angela Hermosillo May 22, 2013 When a natural disaster strikes, it is natural for others who were not affected to want to help by donating money, shelter, clothing, or even rebuild communities and cities. We come together as a nation and care for one another. Knowing that it could have been us in that position or that it could possibly be in the future. The different levels of government have their duties as well when it comes to aiding when Mother Nature strikes. Federal, state, and local governments pre-plan and prepare for disasters hoping to be better prepared when events like tornados, hurricanes, or wildfires take place.
The process of planning for a possible disaster starts with the planning committee coming up with a risk analysis. The impact of several disaster scenarios including the impact and consequences of the different scenarios needs to be analyzed to determine the impact to the business. To keep Sunica Music and Movie up and running during a disaster the critical facets of the business need to be functional regardless of the disaster. The following departments are detrimental to the continued success of the business during a disaster: key functional operations, key personal, vital records, processing systems, vital records, information and documentation, and policies and procedures. To determine which departments and organizations need to be back online first to sustain to smallest amount of impact, process and operations need to be analyzed to find what the time frame is that each area of the business can function without each critical system.
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Critical Incident Response Structure Floods, hurricanes, toxic spills, and major accidents are events that occur without warning or provocation. Strong leadership is needed to manage personnel and resources, and a firm critical incident response structure is vital to success of any critical incident. Any major incident requires a response from numerous agencies because there must be a coordinated and measured response, to ensure an effective and efficient resolution. The development of the Incident Command Structure provides guidelines, mission specific goals, and support capabilities that must be followed to ensure operational stability. A critical incident structure must quick and effective and reduce disruption of standard operations and procedures of the supporting agencies.
Running Head: TASK 4, EMERGENCY RESPONSE Task 4, Emergency Response Mary Louise Mattas, RN Western Governors University HAT1: Community Health Nursing June 2, 2012 During a man-made or natural disaster it is imperative that major public health personnel respond to the incident. Each responder has an important role and coordination of these roles is crucial to the success and organization of the operation. A Public Health Incident Command System must be established rapidly and functions as the nucleus of the operation. The Incident Command System will define roles and responsibilities of key public health personnel. Key roles within the Public Health Incident Command System are the Incident Commander, Public Information Officer, Liaison Officer, Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief and Finance/Administration Section Chief and Public Health Group including the Community Health Nurse.
(Minister of states 2010) Safeguarding Vulnerable adult is everyone’s business. It depends on people: being aware of risks of abuse and neglect, that vulnerable adult can face, knowing what help is available, understanding their responsibilities, working together to report and investigate concerns, working together to prevent abuse and neglect Protection is a central part of safeguarding and promoting welfare. It is a reactive process, by protecting an individual identified as either suffering or at risk of suffering significant harm because of abuse or neglect. The Social Services recognized Sherin Antonita Safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults: (P1) significant
Communication and Crisis Paper HCS/320 10/2/2011 Communication and Crisis Paper Introduction: Communication is an essential component of effective crisis management. Having a contaminated water supply is a very serious situation and therefore it is essential to establish a communication plan as soon as the risk becomes known. For this reason we will communicate with the public by informing them this threat and the steps they need to take in order to protect themselves and their community. Individuals and groups that are communicated in the crisis: To communicate with the public there are key things that should always be recognized: An explanation of what went wrong, an expression of concern, and a sincere apology. With a communication plan in place for a biological disaster, the designated personnel will know their specific roles of communication both inside and outside the organization.