HCA415 Week 3 Assignment
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Emergency Preparedness and Response
Your course text defines bioterrorism as “the threatened or
intentional release of biologic agents for the purpose of influencing the
conduct of government or intimidating or coercing a civilian population to
further political or social objectives” (Turncock, 2012, p. 122). In this paper,
you will evaluate the roles and responsibilities of local, state, and federal
public health organizations in emergency preparedness and response during a
bioterrorism event.
First, select one of the
following bioterrorism threats:
a. Anthrax
b. Small pox
c. Food
safety
d. Water safety Next, answer
the following questions:a. What are the basic functions of the federal,
state, and local level during this bioterrorism event?
b. What public
health resources are available to address this bioterrorism threat at the
federal, state, and/or local level?
c. What role does communication play
during an emergency response? Identify at least two strategies that can be used
to improve effective communication. How do these strategies improve
communication?
d. In your opinion, is your city/state prepared to address
this bioterrorism threat? Why or why not? Provide a concrete example that
supports your opinion.
