Describe, in brief, the health issue in the case study as well as the response methods to the health issue in chronological order

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Assignment 3—Waterborne Outbreak of Cryptosporidium Infections

Public health response is crucial in the event of an infectious disease outbreak to reduce the number of people infected and to reduce the spread of disease. In outbreaks of a large magnitude, miscommunication between local, state, and federal agencies can delay the response and the effectiveness of the treatment.

Review the case study in the chapter “The Massive Waterborne Outbreak of Cryptosporidium Infections, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1993” in your textbook.

 

Write a 2 single spaced page report in Microsoft Word format to include the following:

  • Describe, in brief, the health issue in the case study as well as the response methods to the health issue in chronological order.
  • Evaluate the case study for appropriateness of response by both local and state officials.
  • Rate the readiness and proficiency of the city health officials in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Suggest more effective response methods for the public health response in this case study.

Support your statements with appropriate examples and scholarly references.

 

Assignment 3 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Described the health issue in the case study as well as the response methods to the health issue in chronological order. 10
Evaluated the case study for appropriateness of response by both local and state officials. 15
Rated the readiness and proficiency of the city health officials in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 10
Suggested more effective response methods for the public health response. 10
Used correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary. Cited all sources using the APA format. 5
Total 50

Why is the use of an ICS in a hospital important when dealing with a bioterrorist attack?

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Preparing for a bioterrorist attack presents unique challenges in the United States. There are no real wide-scale events you can study to prepare for a bioterrorist attack. In the absence of this experiential knowledge, training exercises are often used. Answer the following questions regarding the training exercises for preparation for bioterrorist attack:

  • Why are training exercises important in planning for a bioterrorist attack? How would you use training exercises to help prepare the staff of a hospital from a bioterrorist attack?
  • What are the benefits of real-life training scenarios involving multiple agencies?
  • Using the Internet, research on Amtrak’s “Operation Rail Safe” program. Would hospitals and medical centers benefit from a program of this nature to aid in their preparation?

Triage is a process developed by the military to cope with large number of victims of combat or disaster situations. In many disaster situations, it becomes necessary to triage patients in order to assess their medical needs and decide how to allocate the resources and staff available to treat the incoming patients. Using the Internet, research on nerve agent “sarin” and answer the following questions in regard to the above process:

  • What criteria would you use in the emergency room to triage patients with potential exposure to the nerve agent sarin?
  • How would you classify the incoming patients when triaging them? Why?

You are the chief executive officer (CEO) of a major hospital. A bioterrorist attack just occurred in your city. The ICS has been activated. Despite the infusion of this additional money provided by the government after the event of September 11, 2001, to the healthcare industry, in an effort to prepare the industry for a possible bioterrorist attack, some people feel that the healthcare industry in US is still unprepared for a bioterrorist attack. As a CEO, you need to assess the situation and prepare your hospital to deal with the situation.

Answer the following questions keeping in mind the above information:

  • Why is the use of an ICS in a hospital important when dealing with a bioterrorist attack? What are the most challenging issues associated with using an ICS in a hospital? Why?
  • As a healthcare administrator, how would you allocate money and why? How prepared do you think the healthcare industry is to handle a bioterrorist attack? Why or why not?

Your review should be of at least 7- to 8-page Microsoft Word document, not counting the cover page or the reference page.

Support your responses with reasoning and examples

in-text citation as well as Cite any sources in APA format.

Submission Details

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Discussed the category of weapons of mass effect with which the healthcare industry is most prepared to deal and gave reasons for the answer. Provided a factual basis for choosing the particular category of weapons. Discussed the category of weapons that the healthcare industry is least prepared to deal with and gave reasons for the answer.
20
Discussed the six focus areas covered in the course textbook. Explained the relevance of these focus areas.
10
Researched and explained the meaning of each focus area. Expressed and provided reasons for the most important focus area.
10
Explained with reasons which focus area is the most challenging.
10
Justified the reasons for communication for being an important variable within calming fears and suppressing rumors.
10
Discussed the important training exercises in planning for a bioterrorist attack. Explained how to use training exercises to help prepare the staff of a hospital from a bioterrorist attack.
20
Discussed the benefits of real-life training scenarios involving multiple agencies.
10
Researched Amtrak’s “Operation Rail Safe” program. Explained the benefits that a program of this nature will have to aid the preparation hospitals and medical centers.
10
Discussed the criteria to be used in the emergency room to triage patients with potential exposure to the nerve agent sarin.
10
Explained the classification of the incoming patients when triaging them and the reasons for such classification.
10
Explained the importance of the use of an ICS in a hospital when dealing with a bioterrorist attack. Provided the most challenging issues associated with using an ICS in a hospital with reasons.
20
Analyzed, with reasons, how to allocate money as a healthcare administrator. Shared thoughts on how prepared is the healthcare industry to handle a bioterrorist attack.
20
Written components.
40
Total:
200

Application of a Behavioral Theory

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Assignment 2—Application of a Behavioral Theory

Public health interventions are now guided primarily by theoretical frameworks. There is a strong correlation between behavior and how it influences attitudes and beliefs about health issues. The relationship is complex and includes several aspects including individual environmental, social, and political factors.

For this assignment, conduct a literature review of journal articles, not more than three-years old, on a smoking cessation program. Write a 5–6-page paper in Microsoft Word format.

Include the following:

  • Describe the selected smoking cessation program and the behavioral theory that provided the foundation for the program.
  • Examine how the behavioral theory was selected for the specific target population.
  • Explain whether you agree or disagree with the selected behavioral theory and list two other behavioral health models that you might have used to address this issue.
  • Provide examples of how the authors of the journal articles you reviewed incorporated components of the theoretical framework into the planning and implementation processes and then explain the significance of the selected theoretical framework.

Rights and Duties during Emergencies

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Rights and Duties during Emergencies

Consider the following scenarios related to interoperability and its impact on emergency preparedness.

Scenario 1

One of the primary goals of the public health system is to protect the general public. The citizens of the United States enjoy specific freedom and basic rights guaranteed by the Constitution. However, in an emergency situation, it is possible that specific rights such as the right to confidentiality of an individual may be compromised in an effort to protect the public.

Research the South University Online Library or the Internet for an article involving quarantining an individual. Based on your research, answer the following questions regarding the above scenario:

  • What occurred to warrant the quarantine? Was this justified?
  • Does the need to protect the public outweigh an individual’s right to confidentiality? Why or why not?
  • What other basic rights of an individual may be compromised in times of an emergency?

Scenario 2

A successful response to an emergency situation often involves collaboration with other agencies in the community and the government. Imagine you are the director of the local health department. You have just received a call about a suspected outbreak of Ebola hemorrhagic fever in the community.

On the basis of your understanding of the topic of “collaboration with agencies and the government” and the above scenario, answer the following questions:

  • How would you put your bioterrorism preparedness plan into action? Which agencies will be involved in your plan and why?
  • Would the agencies involved be different in case there was a natural disaster such as an earthquake? Why or why not?