decision-making concerning the coordination of resources to contain an emergency situation decisively. This can include minimizing of economic loss, saving lives or avoiding injury. There are various phases of emergency management. They include preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. In Iowa, each county has its emergency department or commission which suit the particular needs of the various regions. Emergency management services face several challenges. Amongst these challenges are legal
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Communication in Crisis HCS/320 January 18, 2016 Communication in Crisis Today we have begun receiving official notices of contamination of the public water supply in the surrounding area. As the director of the local emergency management department, I have deemed it necessary to hold a conference to address this contamination. The contamination is a life-threatening biological agent. According to "United States Department of Labor" (2016), “Biological agents include bacteria
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JetBlue had no strategy dealing with the delays caused by weather related issues. JetBlue needs to reemphasize its strategic planning dealing with delay causing situations. For JetBlue to a successful company, it needs to reevaluate its emergency preparedness plans. The Bill of Rights that was released after the events that occurred on Valentine’s Day is only a partial solution to the big problem. We know that Congress passed the law where passengers cannot sit on the tarmac for more than 3 hours, so
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This evaluation is being presented as an assessment of the preparedness of the LJB Company to go public at a future date. By researching current regulations regarding publicly traded firms we hope to prepare for a smooth transition into the trading market. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) has established the following guidelines for publicly traded corporations and require adherence for internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. Senior management and executives will be
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Corporate Responsibility and Marketing Strategies Student Name: Gaurang S. Patel Professor’s Name: Dr. Bridges Course Title: BUS 508 – Contemporary Business Date: 27th April 2014 Ethical and Social Responsibilities The two ethical and social responsibilities towards the world are 1) Environmental Responsibility 2) Supplier Responsibility 1. Environmental Responsibility: Electricity is used to power electronic devices. As more and more products are being made the energy demand
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It is not easy to accurately predict the occurrence of a disaster. This is the underlying reason why it is crucial to establish effective and efficient disaster management and preparedness programs that enhance rescue missions, as well as minimize property damages or lose of people’s lives as evidenced in two incidences that are discussed below. Question 1 The Indian Ocean earthquake: The disaster affected various countries along the Indian Ocean. As a consequence, more than one hundred and
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Economic and Global Health Economic growth and the financial prosperity of a nation are proven to have a positive effect on population health. The causative paths that lead from increased wealth to improvements in health are well understood and broadly recognised. Populations with greater economic opportunities tend to have ready access to quality healthcare, less exposure to environmental hazards, better access to clean water, and improved opportunities to develop better preventative behaviour
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Chris Cabral National American University Abstract The primary mission of the Homeland Security Act is to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism, and minimize damage and assist in recovery for terrorist attacks that occur in the United States. The U.S Department of Homeland Security was established after the 9/11 attacks to counter terrorist activities against the United States. Homeland
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patients, regardless of circumstance. This principle results in the need to invest time and resources in preparing for disruptive events. Hospitals are required to invest in preparedness measures by external agencies, such as The Joint Commission and other accreditation bodies. This requires hospitals to have an emergency preparedness program. Six critical areas that a hospital plan must address include: Communication; Resources and Assets; Safety and Security; Staff Responsibilities; Utilities Management
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Laws are rules that govern the actions people. They give the measures to take when one violates the regulations. Regulations maintain order in the society as most of these rules will not be followed if people are allowed to do as they wish. The criminal laws in relation to health are put to get feedback from victims of a crime.The community uses the feedback to solve problems, identify the needs of the victims and emphasize the need for the community to take part in the implementation of this strategy
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