SZT3 SARS Joy Ross Western Governors University Community and Population Health SZT1 January 21, 2014 SZT3 SARS In November of 2002, an outbreak of what was later determined to be SARS was first reported in Guangdong Province in Southern China.("SARS" 2012) By the time it was contained and over, a mere 8 months had passed. It was July of 2003 and over 8,000 people had been infected. Out of those infected, 776 people died. During that time, SARS was all over the news. Panic from the
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* * * * * * * * * A Disaster in Franklin County * Lori Zrebski * October 13, 2014 * SZT1 * * * * * * * * * A Disaster in Franklin County * * Role of Public Health Personnel * When a disaster strikes, the general population relies heavily on the expertise of public health personnel. It is their expertise in disaster management
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SZT1 Community Health Practice Task 4 Disaster in Franklin County Tracie Willis Western Governors University Franklin County was recently victim to a massive summer storm. The storm resulted in tornado, thunder storms, flash flooding, power outages, roads and bridges closed, and even a hazardous materials spill. To assess the damages that the towns and the residents suffered, and how to best deal with the aftermath, a task force was created. The Emergency
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Environmental & Global Health Issues Barbara Salinas Community Health Practice SZT1 Western Governors University August 29, 2014 Environmental & Global Health Issues SARS The first pandemic of the 21st century began in February of 2003. The people of Asia were the first to be infected but the disease quickly spread world-wide. By the end of this pandemic over 8,000 people had become ill and 774 had died. The illness associated with this pandemic is known as Severe Acute Reparatory
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SZT1 – Task 4 WGU Preparedness is vital in managing any disaster situation. During the simulation, Disaster in Franklin County, the role of the public health personnel was fundamental for its success, particularly the public health nurse, since the nurse often times is a first responder in disasters like this. It’s especially helpful to observe the actions and techniques that were used by a nurse during this disaster simulator. Role of Public Health Personnel Maintaining emotional and
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Community Assessment Danielle Clark Western Governors Community and Population Health SZT1 Task 1 January 23, 2014 Community Assessment A1: Community Description and Data Presentation Hemet is a small community located in southern California within Riverside County. Hemet is at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. It is 87 miles southeast from Los Angeles and 86 miles northeast from San Diego. Perfectly placed with a small drive to beautiful forestry in one direction and the Pacific
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