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    Unit 15: responding to emergency service incidents The 999 system The 999 system was first introduced in London on 30th June 1937 on the occurrence of a fire on the 10th November 1935 in a house on Wimpole Street in which five women were killed. The 999 number is the official emergency contact number for the key services which the public can gain contact with 24 hours a day for urgent assistance. By using this number the caller could call the Police‚ Fire & Rescue‚ Ambulance‚ Coast guard

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    Emergency Response Plan for Little Rock Arkansas It is important that all members of a community and country prepare themselves in the event of a disaster or incident. The emergency response plans assign roles and responsibilities‚ maximizing human safety and preservation of property‚ minimize danger for everyone. Emergency response plans usually include key elements such as: specific procedures to respond to‚ mitigate and recover from emergencies; the chain of command in an emergency within the

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    ACCIDENT‚ ILLNESS and EMERGENCY POLICY Policy Statement: The safety of children in my care is paramount and it is my policy to take necessary steps to keep children safe when they are in my care. I will promote good health‚ will prevent accidents and take steps to prevent the spread of illness and infection. I have a responsibility to all children in my care to ensure that a safe and healthy environment is provided at all times. I hold contact details of parents (or another appropriate person

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    The rationale for an emergency response plan on a construction site is to have a well organized plan of action in place to be prepared to immediately respond to various types of emergencies. The environment of construction sites can change constantly which is why it’s important to plan carefully before projects begin and make adjustments if necessary. As our text states‚ preparation involves planning‚ practicing‚ evaluation and adjusting to specific circumstances (Goetsch‚ 2003). Proper preparation

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    Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Paper Lorraine Gambino NUR 408 June 25‚ 2013 Beth Edwards Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Paper Natural disasters are a part of life and emergency situation occur more frequently than most people believe. After a disaster‚ how well a community can recover will greatly depend on how well they have been prepared in advance. Preemptive organization of resources and the responsiveness to emergencies can mean the difference between a community’s

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    Appears more tired or lethargic Serious illnesses: • Severe bleeding • Chocking • Unconsciousness • Epileptic seizure • Suspected fractures • Breathing difficulties • Head injuries • Disorientation ACCIDENT PROCEDURES Immediate action should be taken as follows: • Reassure the child • Do not move the child unless it is absolutely necessary • If children are unconscious

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    D2: Justify responses to a particular incident or emergency in a health or social care setting. In  my  P4‚  I  talked  about  4  different  incidents  and  emergencies  that  could  occur  in  a  health  and social  care  setting  such  as  a  hospital  and  what  the  priorities  and  responses  would  be  in  each scenario.  I  will  now  be  justifying  why  the  responses  I  chose  would  be  the  most  satisfactory  and effective for each incident and emergency. The  first  emergency  I  will 

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    with Incidents and Emergencies For this assignment I must be able to understand priorities and responses in dealing with incidents and emergencies; I am in my workplace setting when I come across a particular incident. I need to deal with the incident in order to minimise any risk to myself and other individuals within the setting as efficiently as possible‚ ensuring that I adhere to any relevant legislation‚ policies and procedures. It is required of me that I need to deal with the incident that

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    an incident response plan (IRP) set in place in the event of a cyber-attack. The idea of an IRP is based on preparing for and responding to unforeseen‚ negative events that may affect a business or organization. Today‚ it is more of a question of when these cyber-attacks will occur rather than if they will occur. The IRP incorporates many fundamentals to help in these instances‚ such as‚ prevention‚ preparation‚ planning‚ incident management‚ recovery‚ mitigation‚ remediation‚ post incident analysis

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    variety of emergencies. Not only do responders play a large role in the response efforts of a disaster but they also play a large role in preparation and planning. “Plans describe how personnel‚ equipment‚ and other resources are used to support incident management and emergency response activities.” (NIMS‚ 2004. Pg 4) In the planning process it is important for responders to understand‚ not only the risks associated with an incident‚ but also the vulnerabilities and hazards in their response area. With

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