Benchmark Homework: Emergency Response Preparation
The purpose of this homework is to determine the significance of a contingency plan in preparation for potential threats, such as emergency response for addressing terrorism, natural, and man-made disasters.
Write a 1,250 to 1,500 words proposal that focuses on the importance of incorporating an emergency response plan for addressing continuous organizational operations. Be sure to specifically address the management of patient records, reporting, and business processes during emergency response preparation.
The contingency plan needs to include:
I. Workforce training and emergency response drill.
II. Communication Planning and Command Center organization, including the management of patient records.
III. Prioritization of tasks during an emergency.
IV. Assigning emergency response duties and the impact on reporting.
V. Coordination of local, regional, and federal health agencies and the impact on managing business processes.
VI. Mitigation of fear and panic of staff and community.
Use the "Epidemic Planning Chart," located in the Topic Materials, as well as the other study materials on pandemic response planning (from the CDC and DHS) to assist in developing your emergency response plan.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.