inappropriate use of emergency services for non emergent care needs. Background and context Four intrepid nursing students from St Catherine University undertook a community assessment of University Avenue from Snelling Avenue east to the capitol buildings otherwise known as Frog Town. Conversations occurred with stakeholders including paramedics and local citizens at a Salvation Army. One disturbing trend that was identified is the use of emergency medical services and emergency rooms for routine
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Treatment by the advanced EMT As an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician the response and scene size up starts as any other calls (BSI, Scene safety, Number of Patients, nature of illness, and additional resources). Body substance isolation is always important. One thing to keep in mind the substance that caused the anaphylactic reaction could cause potential life threats to the emergency care provider (EX: medication that provider is also allergic too that needs to be removed). Another thing to
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a life-threatening biological agent which has spread in the water supply of several towns. Technology has changed the way a community in a disaserous situation communicates after the Three Mile Island and Hurricane Katrina. Comparing the way an Emergency Management Office communicates with the public and the groups involved, the advantages and challenges that come with the past and present communication technology, and the media opportunities used in today’s world. Individuals and Groups With
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Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Katrina has affected communities and people lives emotional and in physical ways. During the time of the storm, people struggle to survive and get out of harm way. This cause many people getting separated from one another, dying from the lack of supply and knowledge. You read stories or watch videos about the hard times that people had to do though. Til this day we are still solving and dealing with local problems. Three of the major problem that we need prepare better
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life and property damage. The magnitude of devastation was evident in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the Gulf coast. Emergency management teams play a huge role in safeguarding the lives of people in endangered areas by evacuating them to safer locations as efficiently as possible. An evacuation plan is an essential component of an emergency plan. The evacuation plan for the state of Virginia has been developed after thorough analyses of the consequences of all the strategies
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In the article, “Boston Bombing Suspect’s Body in Limbo” published on May 6, 2013, authors Laura Petrecca and Michael Winter addressed that Boston’s bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was rejected by several funeral homes, therefore the government does not know what to do with the body. The authors also explain how dishonourable killers are usually buried in unmarked graves or cremated, however, since the suspect was Muslim, cremation was not an option. This article seems to be intended to those who
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1 University of Phoenix HCS 320 Health Care Communication Strategies MU13BHA08 Communication During a Crisis Situation Given the scenario, today as the director of a regional Emergency Management Office, the phone begun to ring more than usual. I had started receiving official reports that the public water supplies of several towns in the area have become contaminated with a life-threatening biological agent. Contingency plans must be addressed within the organization
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Identification of Community Originally called the Tri-City, Westminster is in Orange County, California. “Westminster is landlocked and bordered by Seal Beach on the west, by Garden Grove on the north and east, and by Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley on the south”, (Westminster Wikipedia entry, 2014). Westminster is also called Little Saigon. “The 2010 United States Census reported that Westminster had a population of 89,701 with a population density was 8,926.5 people per square mile”, (Westminster
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Introduction Knowing the emergency response plan in a community is very crucial for the residents safety as well as others. Having effective communication in a community crisis can help save lives. There are some safety plans that are put into place for every community that all residents must know and follow. This paper will list the plans and policies that are put in place for my local community. These plans are always available at all times to educate and protect the city residents. Summary
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Emergency Management Office Disaster One Holly Cains HCS/320 27 April 2015 Ann Maleta Emergency Management Office Disaster One With the recent news of the water supply being contaminated, our Emergency Management Office will take immediate action in solving this problem and making sure the community stays safe. First, there are several individuals and groups that will be communicating inside and outside the organization during this crisis situation that are authorized to give official information
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