...Scenario: Class 4 Hurricane hits the local area. Power is out, water from flooding blocks all travel to the south and east. Local residents have doubled our max capacity for pets as they dropped them off at our front doorstep on their way to shelter. Internet and phone lines are down, and cell service is so congested, only SMS go through, and with unreliability. Physical Preparations: * All pets wear collars that are clearly marked and coincide with their primary key in our database. * Backup lighting installed and inspected quarterly - 12hr battery life. * Backup generator with fuel to last 72 hours. * Emergency food and water stored in basement. * Three hard copy evacuation routes for each hot site location * Emergency printable animal / owner roster pre-created & available to be printed at any time. * Emergency backup power for server and main computer (allow time for generator to power on) Before: This is a challenging step because in this part of the plan you must decide if you will be staying or evacuating. The safest time to evacuate is prior to the emergency. If you've determined the hurricane will be manageable and you stay, you will have to: Monitor news, check battery levels, maintain accurate roster, touch base with alternate hot sites, prepare a go kit should you have to move (includes evacuation route maps, swappable hard disks, pet / owner rosters, employee emergency contacts, DR plan), contact hot sites and determine...
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...Disaster and Response Proposal Scenario As members of a disaster planning committee we have been asked to present a disaster and response proposal to the CNO of the hospital related to interoperable electronic health records. According to the weather channel, our community is at risk for experiencing a major earthquake and our hospital lies within the boundaries of the fault line. This puts the hospital at high risk for experiencing severe damage if the earthquake does occur. First, we will start with using research-based best practices and how the interoperable electronic health records contribute to progress in research and evidence-based practice. Evidence based practice is made up of the needs of the patients, clinical expertise, and the best evidence based research. We will use qualitative research, quantitative research, and systematic review research to find the best practices to use to keep our facility and patients safe in the event of the severe natural disaster. We will only use research based on peer reviewed, scholarly articles and journals and evidence-based research. Interoperability in healthcare is the ability for different information technology systems to be able to communicate with each other, exchange and use data that has been shared. This information exchange should be available to physicians, labs, pharmacy, hospitals and the patients. This would allow the healthcare system to advance in more effective delivery of healthcare and increase patient outcomes...
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...Popul Res Policy Rev (2010) 29:127–141 DOI 10.1007/s11113-009-9133-x The Role of Community in Disaster Response: Conceptual Models Olivia Patterson • Frederick Weil • Kavita Patel Received: 1 May 2007 / Accepted: 15 October 2008 / Published online: 5 November 2009 Ó Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2009 Abstract We focus on the role that community plays in the continuum of disaster preparedness, response and recovery, and we explore where community fits in conceptual frameworks concerning disaster decision-making. We offer an overview of models developed in the literature as well as insights drawn from research related to Hurricane Katrina. Each model illustrates some aspect of the spectrum of disaster preparedness and recovery, beginning with risk perception and vulnerability assessments, and proceeding to notions of resiliency and capacity building. Concepts like social resilience are related to theories of ‘‘social capital,’’ which stress the importance of social networks, reciprocity, and interpersonal trust. These allow individuals and groups to accomplish greater things than they could by their isolated efforts. We trace two contrasting notions of community to Tocqueville. On the one hand, community is simply an aggregation of individual persons, that is, a population. As individuals, they have only limited capacity to act effectively or make decisions for themselves, and they are strongly subject to administrative decisions that authorities impose on them....
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...Volume 9, Issue 1 2012 Article 31 Responding in Crises: A Comparative Analysis of Disaster Responses between Mainland China and Taiwan Chun-Chieh MA, National University of Tainan, Harvard University Recommended Citation: MA, Chun-Chieh (2012) "Responding in Crises: A Comparative Analysis of Disaster Responses between Mainland China and Taiwan," Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Vol. 9: Iss. 1, Article 31. ©2012 De Gruyter. All rights reserved. Authenticated | bee_and_tom@hotmail.com Download Date | 9/16/12 10:06 AM Responding in Crises: A Comparative Analysis of Disaster Responses between Mainland China and Taiwan Chun-Chieh MA Abstract The management of crisis events involves activity at the organizational and governmental jurisdiction levels and is comprised of an integrated system of practice and structure. However, because there are two systems involved in crisis response, namely centralization and decentralization of disaster management, there are differences in governmental actions in response to crisis events. This article analyzes and compares the actions of disaster responses undertaken by mainland China and Taiwan when faced with major natural disasters in order to demonstrate the different response results and defects of centralized and decentralized crisis response systems, respectively. The results showed that the efficiency of decentralized response systems is higher than that of centralized systems, as respondents in a decentralized...
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...plan for disaster preparation and response. In total, the original chapter comprises Chapters 1, 14, 16-18. Chapter Overview Many of you are reading this manual as part of your efforts to prepare as a spiritual care professional who will be ready to respond during times of disaster. Your main role will be to provide emotional and spiritual support to those affected by disaster, but it is also critical for you to understand the context in which you will be providing this support—the bigger picture, so to speak. Disaster relief operations are complex systems having more to them than just a response mechanism. They require a significant amount of pre-planning. Disaster experts have long known that waiting until a disaster strikes to test a community’s response procedures can be disastrous. How communities respond to disaster can even induce more stress on individuals and place them at risk for developing a variety of adverse reactions and psychological consequences. This section takes the first step towards introducing you to the key elements of disaster management and response at multiple levels. The focus of this chapter is on the framework of disaster planning, preparedness, and response. In the event of a disaster in your community, you may be asked and/or may want to help. It will help you to have an understanding of the structure of the overall response so that you know how your efforts will enhance the overall operation that makes disaster response possible. Disaster Management...
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...submitted, in whole or significant part, to any other class in this university or elsewhere, or used for any purpose other than satisfying the requirements of this class, except that I am allowed to submit this material to a professional publication, peer reviewed journal, or professional conference. In adding my name following the word 'Signature', I intend that this certification will have the same authority and authenticity as a document executed with my hand-written signature. A Historical Perspective of Government Training in Emergency Management In the field of disaster response when the public demands assistance from emergency providing organizations that maintains various forms of aid and delivers relief, preparation is the critical component that drives the effectiveness of subsequent outcomes. An important aspect of preparation that has a tremendous influence on the outcome of emergency response activity is the training of personnel tasked with the supervision, application and provision of the emergency management process. Training prepares emergency management professionals at all levels from first responders to the emergency management leadership at both private and government organizations with the necessary qualifying...
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...Abstract Disasters have devastating and severe acute and long-term consequences for individuals and communities. The paper expounds on the social ramifications of disasters, while highlighting a disaster’s effects in vulnerable populations. The collaborative actions of communities, governments, public health, media, and health professionals are also depicted in the paper. Lastly, implications for Advanced Practice Nurses concerning leadership, involvement in public policy and education, and development of advanced disaster planning are illustrated. Keywords: disaster, disaster response and planning, social ramifications, advanced practice nursing. Disaster--the term itself invokes feelings of dread, despair, and devastation. Furthermore, the effects of disasters on human condition are far-reaching and unpredictable. For health care professionals, disaster preparedness and response entails an understanding of the socio-economic issues and the collective responsibilities of multiple agencies when a disaster strikes. Disasters affect individuals, families, societies, and communities, with little time for any warning or preparation.1 The collective obligations of government, communities, hospitals, and medical professionals are underscored during this trying time. Introduction What is a disaster? Calamity, catastrophe, tragedy, are just some of the words uttered when a disaster occurs. Perry and Quarantelli2 explained that disaster has several meanings depending...
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...Evaluating the Involvement of Philippine National Police in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) in Boracay, Malay, Aklan, Philippines Kenneth D. Barrientos1 Department of Environmental Science, Aklan State University- Ibajay, 5613 Aklan, Philippines barrientos.kenneth@asu.edu.ph Abstract The Armed Forces are front liners during disaster incidence. They are the first respondent due to force readily available and the easiest way for the government to deploy immediately. Hence, this paper evaluated the extent of the involvement of Philippine National Police in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines. A self-administered questionnaire was utilized to solicit information from the seventy-six (76) police officers of Boracay. Collected data were sequentially analyzed using appropriate statistical tools such as frequency count, percentage, rank, mean, standard deviation and paired T-test for significant differences. The demographic profile of the respondents indicated that majority of the respondents are young, male officers who have served the department for less than eight (8) years, but had attended limited training on disaster management. Results also indicated that there was a “high involvement” among police officers in Boracay in terms of Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Response. However, data shows that Disaster Recovery and Mitigation are “moderately involved” by the respondents. One of the most encountered...
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...M2: Disaster Management Plan Karen V. Jenkins ATSU-SHM In creating a disaster management plan there are many factors that need to be incorporated in the plan. The plan should consist of a series of documents, tasks, teams, training, exercises, and drills according to the mission statement. With all these things in mind as a health care planner I would prepare a set of plans for different potential disasters. I would group disasters into bioterrorism, infectious disease, food and drug contamination, and financial disaster to name a few categories. From these categories I would start to make plans. In getting started to begin the planning process it is important to establish a policy and understand the organization structure. In doing this an emergency preparedness policy statement must be written as well as a defined organizational structure with a clearly defined chain of command established. These steps will make it easier in keeping track of what needs to be achieved and in assessing who has what responsibilities. Some of these documents will overlap in the collaboration of different organizations. Yet, I feel that the difference will be in who will have the controlling factor depending upon the disaster response in the chain of command. This assessment will take place in the planning process by identifying hazards, risks, and assets of the plan. This allows for the most competent health professionals to take control if a set of disasters occur. Competency...
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...RESEARCH PROPOSAL I. Research Title: ASSESSMENT OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN 8 SELECTED BARANGAYS OF DAGUPAN CITY II. Name of Proponent/ Institution: PIMSAT Colleges III. Address: Bolosan District, Dagupan City, Pangasinan 2400 a. Name and Designation of Faculty/ Researcher Rodrigo P. de Vera, Jr., Ed.D.- Research Leader Members: Rosita Carvajal 3/E Armado Deleňa 2/M Eduardo Poblete Oliver Quinto b. Name of Institution: PIMSAT Colleges c. Name of Head of Institution: Atty. Rebene Carrera IV. Contact Information: 09086548323/ rodrigo_dvjr@yahoo.com.ph V. Background of the Study Dagupan City is a major urban center in Northern Luzon. It is a sub-regional center for trade and commerce, finance, education and health services of Region 1 (www.facebook.com/ddagupandream?fref=ts). With a population of 161, 375, it is located along the seacoast and at the eastern margin on the delta of Agno River (Dagupan City Disaster Coordinating Council, 2011). It has a total land area of 4008 hectares with 31 barangays. It lies one meter above sea level and Pantal River flows through the city. This poor elevation of the City makes it more vulnerable to flooding. This geological characteristic of Dagupan is the reason why the City is the catch basin of flood waters from the neighboring towns as there are seven river...
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...Disaster Recovery Plan Saphia Christopher Strayer University CIS 462 Dr. Basta An IT disaster recovery plan provides step-by-step procedures for recovering disrupted systems and networks, to help them resume normal operations. The goal of these processes is to minimize any negative impacts to company operations. The IT disaster recovery process identifies critical IT systems and networks; prioritizes their recovery time objective; and delineates the steps needed to restart, reconfigure, and recover them. A comprehensive IT DR plan also includes all the relevant supplier contacts, sources of expertise for recovering disrupted systems and a logical sequence of action steps to take for a smooth recovery (Kirvan, 2009). The following Disaster Recovery Plan has been put together for the mock company which will be named ABC Technologies. The information contained in the DRP is partially real information from my current employer and other parts are made up. This is in response to my current firm’s policy against the dissemination of proprietary information. Information Technology Statement of Intent This document delineates our policies and procedures for technology disaster recovery, as well as our process-level plans for recovering critical technology platforms and the telecommunications infrastructure. This document summarizes our recommended procedures. In the event of an actual emergency situation...
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...NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1. Introduction. Pakistan is located in a region which is prone to number of natural disasters. Due to its diverse range of terrain and existence of fault lines, the country is susceptible to wide ranging hazards from earthquake to droughts and floods to cyclones. Pakistan has suffered floods almost every year as monsoon rains cause rivers to outflow from their banks. The country also experiences earthquake regularly ranging from moderate to severe in intensity. We have been suffering from drought like situation of varying degrees from many years and the coastal areas are prone to cyclones. There is no comprehensive, integrated disaster management policy at national level for dealing with major disasters like earthquake of 2005 and floods of 2010 and 2011 partially due to limited resources, economic instability and partially due to absence of well trained and equipped disaster management infrastructure. We also lack proper system for disaster prevention and preparedness that could ensure effective mitigation to reduce the loss of life and property damage in the face of a natural disaster. 2. Disaster management is unfortunately seen as provision of relief rather than the management of all of its phases and long term management of risk. We therefore need a comprehensive preparedness, prevention and mitigation strategy with a view to better manage and coordinate activities of various line ministries, departments and civil society. Pakistan...
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...1. Explain the purpose for emergency and disaster planning for State and local government. How are these plans related to the National Response Framework? Emergency and disaster planning at the State and local government is the main starting point for any natural or man-made disaster and even terrorist incidents. State and local government officials are entrusted with protecting and providing emergency assistance to the local populous. Not only are they responsible for dealing with many issues but also, emergency and disaster planning would be at the top of the list. You could look at many different states and compare their emergency and disaster planes and most would have the same basic concepts “Who will do what, When, and what resources”. Emergency and disaster planning at the state level is all about being prepared and having a well formulated plane that has been fine tuned and activated either in an actual or table top exercise. The main components of a sound plan would include but not limited to: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery. All four of these phases are key to all state response plans, each state has it written into their response plan, in the event local and state assets are depleted or inadequate to handle the emergency or disaster they will request help from the federal government, the lead agency in this case would be FEMA. Plans formulated...
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...To bring the efforts of these first responders and government entities together, health care organizations will ultimately bear the heaviest burden as sick and injured citizens arrive at their doors. This paper will explore disaster preparedness from a health care organization’s perspective, looking at the extensive preparation required to adequately deal with an event of serious magnitude. The Importance of Planning Ahead In today’s highly complex world, with the threat of terrorist attacks and natural disasters impacting virtually every major population center, there are myriad scenarios that must be considered and planned for in advance of an actual event. To not do so would render communities woefully unprepared and thus potentially increase the number of casualties through ineffective treatment or no treatment at all. Disasters, both man-made and natural, are characterized through four stages: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery (National Governors' Association, 1979). While prevention would be the desired mode for disasters, mitigation is sometimes the best case scenario. Since mitigation can only dampen the impact of disasters, preparedness is the key stage, because it ultimately determines the following stages of response and recovery. Within the context of a health care organization, detailed preparations, both on paper and in resources, are vital to a hospital’s ability to cope with an onslaught of casualties. This anticipated burden of responsibility...
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...respond to various types emergencies both natural and man-made. Such disasters pose significant problems for emergency managers and emergency response personnel as well as the medical facilities that treat them. At a moment’s notice, medical facilities can become overwhelmed after a disaster from people seeking medical attention. The key to success is information sharing and management among these responding organizations during and after a disaster. The idea of sharing information does not occur overnight, the plan should be implemented before any disaster occurs. Many of the issues responders face range from a lack of preparedness and training of emergency responders to a lack of communication. Disaster readiness remains uneven across the United States especially in small cities or rural areas and without significant disaster preparedness many emergency responders or emergency facilities such as hospitals or clinics remain unprepared for natural disasters. As a result, many facilities may be unprepared to accept and care for an influx of patients as a result of a terrorist attacks, chemical spills, and natural disasters. This paper will explore problems emergency responders may face during disasters due to a lack readiness and preparedness. In addition, this paper will provide solutions to compensate for these problems during a disaster crisis. Keywords: Emergency medical personnel, Emergency Responders, Disaster Preparedness, Medical facilities, triage areas, communications and...
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