HAT Task #4 The major role of a public health personnel‚ including a public heath nurse is contributing specific skills in times of disaster such as assessing‚ priority setting‚ collaboration‚ and addressing of both preventive and acute care needs.In addition‚ public health nurses have the skills to serves their community well in disaster to include health education‚ physical and psychosocial needs. During the disaster the public health nurse worked together with other other disciplines such as
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Disasters and Emergency Response By Western Governors University Abstract Emergency response requires a chain of command. There are many different roles in the emergency response team. Public health nurses fulfill a role on this team. They must deal with situations outside their scope of practice by utilizing alternate resources. These nurses are in the community to assess needs and provide information on options. It is important public health nurses are
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k 4 HAT1 Task 4 Emergency Response Western Governors University HAT1 Task 4 Emergency Response A. Role of Public Health Personnel The County Public Health Director (CPHD) may be called on to report to the media during a disaster. It is important that the CPHD reassures the public and avoids speculation when speaking directly to the media or the public. The CPHD will also attend an incident command briefing‚ where she will report her observations and concerns to the entire Disaster Response
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HAT task 3A Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is caused by a coronavirus; initial symptoms are lethargy‚ generalized aches and fever followed by cough‚ shortness of breath and occasionally diarrhea. The virus is known to be transmitted by droplets of body fluids when the infected individual coughs or sneezes. It is also thought to possibly be transmitted via contact. The virus is known to survive for up to 3 hours after contaminated droplets have dried. Live virus has also been found in the
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HAT TASK 1 Karie N. Webb Western Governors University Student ID# 273217 1. Description of selected community based on the assessment. Cultural assessment: Edgecombe County is a very rural community lying in the eastern section of North Carolina. The county has a population of 52‚150 with the majority of the population being African American females with the median age group of this population being 38 years old and primary langue being English (Michelle B. Etheridge‚ MAEd‚ 2010). The
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HAT Task 1 Community Health Assessment Of Collin County‚ Texas by Gary Goodman A healthy community provides for the health of both the individual and community throughout all stages of life. The information covered within regards the community of Collin County‚ Texas involving a plethora of sources that include the U.S. Census Bureau‚ U.S. County Health Rankings‚ interviews and correspondence with key county individuals‚ personal report
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The Community Health Epidemiology Assessment Of Idaho City‚ Idaho By Abstract The community health status of Idaho City‚ Idaho was assessed for health needs and risks by the collection of data utilizing the Population Economic Status Assessment Form‚ the Neighborhood/ Community Safety Inventory‚ Cultural Assessment Tool and Disaster Assessment and Planning Guide. This information provides current statistic information on Idaho City. The quality of life of this
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Quality of Life for the Terminally Ill By Western Governor’s University Abstract Chronic‚ terminally ill patients are often cared for in their own homes and the personal perceptions of the health care team can affect the care provided. My perceptions may vary from my patients however I would try to ensure I do not impose my beliefs unto them. Mrs. Thomas a 56 year old woman with recurrent metastasized cancer has a poor prognosis for recovery and is recommended
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Community Health Epidemiology Shelley Doodeman WGU Indiana Community Health Epidemiology Community Description and Data Hendricks County‚ Indiana is a rapidly growing community located just to the west of Indianapolis. As of the 2010 United States Census‚ the population of Hendricks County was 145‚448 (United States Census Bureau‚ n.d.). The estimated population in Hendricks County for 2012 is 150‚434‚ an increase of 3.4% (United States Census Bureau‚ n.d.). The county is primarily
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Environmental and Global Health Issues Communicable Disease Outbreak SARS By Western Governors University Abstract Increased mobility of human populations allows disease to spread quickly around the world. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is one such communicable disease that came to worldwide attention in 2003 with >8000 cases and approximately 800 deaths. How such a disease can move so rapidly and be transmitted to so many people becomes apparent and
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