Phuket Thailand 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami

The Final Essay Exam is due for submission by 11:55 pm ET Sunday of WEEK 8 of the course to the Week 8 Assignment Link accessed through the Assignments Link on the left of the main course screen. The school Late Policy applies to all course assignments and can be found in the course syllabus.

Each response must be a minimum of 200 words, include APA formatted, in-text citations, and a full reference list at the end of each response.

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The total possible points for the Essay Exam is 200; each short essay response is worth 50 points. Please see the assignment rubric for complete point breakdown and contact your professor with additional questions or concerns.

1. The psychological phases of disaster response provide a useful framework for behavioral health providers and other agency professionals and community members to understand the psychological and emotional transitions throughout the disaster recovery process.

• Below, identify and explain, with detail, one disaster response phase.
• Select a disaster, either historic or modern day, and describe the selected psychological phase of disaster response exemplified in the chosen disaster.

1. Individuals present with physical complaints more in the case of chemical or biological events, these are often seen secondary to any psychological symptoms that may be present.

• Discuss the phenomenon that is described above (there is a name for it) and how effective disaster behavioral health methods can be used to mitigate the strain on resources in disaster response circumstances when such presentations emerge.

1. Discuss the roles of risk and protective factors in disaster resilience as they are advanced in resiliency theory. Explain the most notable differences that might be observed in disaster response situations by behavioral health providers applying ideals of resiliency theory. Share your thoughts on whether resiliency theory offers an enhanced approach to disaster recovery for most communities.
2. Social support is a critical element in the disaster recovery process for each affected individual. Indeed, social support serves as a significant protective factor against PTSD and other psychological effects of disaster.

• Discuss the concept of the social support network and its importance to the larger community following a disaster event.
• How do benefits of the social support network compare to those of the social support seen at the individual level?Tsunami by Brandon Olsen

  A tsunami is a series of ocean waves generated by sudden displacements in the sea floor, landslides, or volcanic activity. In the deep ocean, the tsunami wave may only be a few inches high. The tsunami wave may come gently ashore or may increase in height to become a fast moving wall of turbulent water several meters high. Although a tsunami cannot be prevented, the impact of a tsunami can be mitigated through community preparedness, timely warnings, and effective response.

  References https://www.tsunami.noaa.gov/

HCS/456 v5

Risk Management Tools and Decision-Making Worksheet

HCS/456 v5

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Risk Management Tools and Decision-Making Worksheet

Part A: Risk Management Tools

Based on your learning this week, complete the table below by identifying 3 to 5 risk management tools used to make management decisions. Be sure to describe each tool and how it’s use can help with decision making.

Part B: Risk Management Decisions

Review the following scenarios.

Scenario 1

A patient arrives at the emergency department and is admitted for increased pain with the source unknown. The on-call physician asks the intake staff, “What is the source of payment for the patient?” in order to assist with his decision to see the patient or not. The physician then declines to see the patient based on the insurance status.

Scenario 2

A patient is admitted to the medical floor in a health care facility. She is confused and won’t stay in her bed. The patient is placed in a room at the end of the hall away from the nurses station and she is not easily seen by staff. The patient continues to get out of bed without using her call light and eventually falls, resulting in an injury.

Write a 75- to 175-word response to each of the following questions based on the scenarios presented. Be clear and concise, use complete sentences, and use your own words. Follow standard grammar rules and provide examples where appropriate to support your answers.

· What is the risk management issue presented in each scenario?

· What do you propose to resolve the issues? Explain your answer.

· What challenges do you foresee with the proposed solutions?

Cite your sources below if applicable. For additional information on how to properly cite your sources, log on to the Reference and Citation Generator in the Center for Writing Excellence.

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