Read the article: Smith, JS.(2010) Mass casualty events: Are you prepared? Nursing, 40(4), 40-45 and use information from your textbooks to complete this assignment.
Write a four page paper which includes a cover page (page 1), your response to the items below (pages 2 & 3), and a reference page (page 4):
The article lists examples of mass casualties. In your own words, define what it means to classify an event as a mass casualty.
Explain the responsibilities and actions of a healthcare organization in preparing for and being part of a mass casualty event.
Explain the role of the RN in disaster response plans.
Compose your work using a word processor (or other software as appropriate) and save it frequently to your computer. Use a 12 font size, double space your work and use APA format for citations, references, and overall format. Assistance with APA citations and references is available through the free resource Citation MachineTM. Assistance with APA format, grammar, and avoiding plagiarism is available for free through the Excelsior College Online Writing Lab (OWL). Be sure to check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors before you submit your assignment.
You are required to submit your paper to Turnitin(a plagiarism prevention service) prior to submitting the assignment in the course submission area for grading. Access was provided by email to the email address on record in your MyExcelsior account prior to the start of the course. Once you submit your paper to Turnitin check your inbox in Turnitin for the results. After viewing your originality report correct the areas of your paper that warrant attention. You can re-submit your paper to Turnitin after 24-hours and continue to re-submit until the results are acceptable. Acceptable ranges include a cumulative total of less than 15% for your entire paper, and no particular area greater than 2% (excluding direct quotes and/or references).
See the videos below for instructions on how to submit your paper to Turnitin and view your Originality Report.
Video - Submitting a Paper
Video - Viewing Your Originality Report
When you're ready to submit your work for grading, click Browse My Computer and find your file. Once you've located your file click Open and, if successful, the file name will appear under the Attached files heading. Scroll to the bottom of the page, click Submit and you're done.
This activity will be assessed according to the AD Nursing: Writing Assignment Rubric.