Responding to Mass Casualty Events Abstract The purpose of this research is to inform the reader on how emergency response teams would work in a coordinated effort to respond to a mass casualty event. The general public does not typically understand how much is involved in declaring a mass casualty event and activating all the moving parts to achieve the greatest outcome possible. This information will be passed to the reader through explanation of terminology‚
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The given scenario provides a challenging process by which a traditional EMS system is no longer as applicable as it would be in other situations. The radiation attack response system in which government officials must utilize within this scenario must be flexible and adaptable as various challenges were presented. These challenges included dealing with hospital preparedness and radiation isolation‚ the communication issues which were present throughout the incident‚ the limited availability of
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Asphalt shingles typically last between ten and fifteen years‚ some last longer and some do not last as long depending upon the weather conditions where they are installed. The unfortunate fact is that sometimes the weather and other reasons are going to cause a need to do a roof repair. It is easy to repair a roof that is shingled with asphalt shingles. When you do have some damage‚ you want to take care of it as soon as possible. This is going to keep the rest of the roof from sustaining more
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| Module 1 Rubric: Environmental Factors and Health Promotion Pamphlet: Accident Prevention and Safety Promotion for Parents and Caregivers of Infants v4.4 | Points Possible 6 | Criteria | Achievement Level | | Unsatisfactory 0%-71% | Less Than Satisfactory 72%-75% | Satisfactory 76%-83% | Good 84%-94% | Excellent 95% - 100% | Explanation of Potential Effect | 0.64 points Explanation of how the selected environmental factor can potentially affect the health or safety of
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Risk Assessment Decision Page 2 Genericville is currently faced with a decision that is being addressed by countless communities each year. How do we balance the problem with mosquitoes and their illnesses like West Nile Virus‚ with environmental problems caused by the use of a pesticide like Malathion? A risk assessment is then ordered because it helps estimate the probability that an event will occur and lets us set priorities and manage risks in an appropriate way. Genericville
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Scenario 1 It is always good to have a back-up plan in an emergency or non-emergency. If we apply the scientific method‚ we can solve any and all everyday problems. So it is always good to keep a spare of something that can potentially be lost on a daily basis or give oneself enough time to get ready for an event and have extra time in case of an emergency. Asking Questions Being the type of person that loses things often‚ I have to set all the things I need to walk out of my house with all
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“On Risk” The dictionary defines risk as “a situation involving exposure to danger”. From my experiences when speaking with others; particularly those in their forties and above‚ many tell me that if they were able to go back and change one thing they’d have taken more risks. Risks aren’t easy to take. Advances in brain imaging technology now show that humans are wired to avoid risk. That is to say that people find it easier to accept the status quo‚ keep our mouths shut and our heads down rather than take a chance make a change
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Disaster Recovery Plan Types of Teams * Information Technology Team In the Event of a Disaster *Standard emergency procedures 1. In the event of a fire: a. Attempt to suppress Fire in early stages b. Evacuate personnel by alarm c. Notify fire department d. Shut off utilities 2. In the event of a Hurricane‚ Tsunami or Severe Thunderstorms with Lightning: a. Power off all equipment b. Listen to emergency weather advisories c. Evacuate area if flooding is possible d. In the event of severe lightning
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Evaluating the government’s response to Katrina requires an understanding of the roles of government entities‚ leaders and the basis within which they each function. Each level of government‚ and most components involved in each level‚ play an important part. At each level of government‚ the President is ultimately accountable to manage an emergency response that affects our country. It is standard practice that emergency response starts typically at the local government‚ with the state government
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Victim Assistance When a person experiences a crisis they may require assistance. The person experiencing the crisis may look for that assistance from people who may have witness the crisis‚ or showed up after the crisis‚ but when assistance is still needed. People will respond to emergency situations in different way. Some may assist or call for assistance‚ and some may not respond or assist to the occurring emergency the manner in which people respond to situation can be influenced by many factors
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