In this unit, you are learning about disaster preparedness, which is an important component of community health nursing and the nursing profession. For this discussion, respond to the following: Pick

In this unit, you are learning about disaster preparedness, which is an important component of community health nursing and the nursing profession.  For this discussion, respond to the following: Pick a federal, state, or local disaster agency, such as The Red Cross or FEMA, and describe its role in responding to a range of emergencies […]

Indiana Institute of Technology Public Health Preparedness Essay

In Module 6, we looked at public health preparedness. There are a variety of definitions for public health preparedness.  In your own words, describe the meaning of public health preparedness. Expert Solution Preview Public health preparedness refers to the proactive measures taken by individuals, communities, and public health organizations to effectively respond to and mitigate […]

APUS Partnerships in Emergency Preparedness Discussions

Week 4: Discussion In this discussion, please reflect on the previous weeks’ topics. Choose a topic you found to be difficult or hard to understand. Research this topic and present your findings. Include a summary of the topic, why you found the topic to be difficult, and what you learned after conducting the research. W8: […]

DMM 649 Challenges in The Preparedness of Hospital Exercise Discussion

Response to a post: What are some of the biggest challenges in developing and implementing a preparedness exercise in a hospital setting? Medical and public health professionals have long been aware of the need for improving coordination between their communities in cases of emergencies (Kaji, Langford, Lewis, (2008). This is a need to prepare the […]

DMM 649 Challenges in The Preparedness of Hospital Exercise Discussion

Response to a post: What are some of the biggest challenges in developing and implementing a preparedness exercise in a hospital setting? Medical and public health professionals have long been aware of the need for improving coordination between their communities in cases of emergencies (Kaji, Langford, Lewis, (2008). This is a need to prepare the […]

DMM 649 Challenges in The Preparedness of Hospital Exercise Discussion

Response to a post: What are some of the biggest challenges in developing and implementing a preparedness exercise in a hospital setting? Medical and public health professionals have long been aware of the need for improving coordination between their communities in cases of emergencies (Kaji, Langford, Lewis, (2008). This is a need to prepare the […]

Hospital Disaster Preparedness Discussion

Add to these posts with journal article as a reference.  Post One : Comments on key findings There is a significant improvement of preparedness to disaster by individual hospitals since the start of the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP); I will comment that quality and safe services have been guaranteed to patients or victims of disasters. […]

Identify your own level of preparedness should disaster strike in your area. Visit the Red Cross site: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/be-red-cross-ready to review details on

Identify your own level of preparedness should disaster strike in your area. Visit the Red Cross site:  review details on disaster preparedness kit, plan and information. Discuss your response to this information. Were you surprised at your level of readiness? What steps will you take to prepare yourself and your family for the possibility of […]

DU PHE Emergency Preparedness Paper

Scenario You are a risk management professional at City Hospital, a Joint Commission accredited hospital located in a major metropolitan area in the Midwest. In order to prepare stakeholders for the results and reasoning behind an upcoming risk assessment, the hospital administrator has asked you to prepare a brief describing the fundamentals of emergency preparedness. […]