Week 2 Discussion PHE4095 EPA and Environmental Disasters and Implications of a Global Environmental Disaster
Week 2 Discussion PHE4095 Special Topics in Public
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Assignment Instructions and Details:
By the due date assigned, go to the Discussion Area and post responses to both the discussion questions given below as Part 1 and Part 2. All responses should be posted in this Discussion Area. Be sure to use vocabulary that is relevant to the topic. Also be sure to cite your work appropriately whenever possible. You should follow the most recent APA guidelines when citing your work.
Over the week, comment on your two of your peers' responses. Ask questions, further the discussion of the topic, reinforce a response, or add another dimension to the discussion. Always use constructive language.
Part 1: EPA and Environmental Disasters
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a regulatory body whose main purpose is to ensure that all Americans are protected from significant risks to human health and the environment where they live, learn, and work. The EPA accomplishes this by establishing labs to identify and solve environmental problems, enforcing policies, funding grants, and collaborating with other agencies.
Review the Environmental Protection Agency Web site at the following link:
· United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (n.d.). EPA
Based on your review of the Web site, select one of the ten regions of the EPA to evaluate its collaboration with other agencies in the event of an environmental disaster. Then, respond to the following:
· Briefly describe an environmental disaster that has occurred in the region you selected. Include an example of how the EPA collaborated with another agency or agencies in the response.
· Evaluate the success of the collaboration.
· Examine the response for any deficiencies.
· Recommend strategies to improve the environmental disaster response.
Support your statements with appropriate examples and scholarly references.
Part 2: Implications of a Global Environmental Disaster
In addition to the environmental impacts of a natural disaster, the toll on the mental health of the affected population is enormous. The earthquake that occurred in Japan on March 11, 2011, resulted in mass casualties and structural damage beyond our imagination. In such events, the mental healthcare response is crucial for meeting the needs of the people affected.
Review the following journal article:
· Takeda, M. (2011). Mental health care and East Japan Great Earthquake. Psychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences, 65(3), 207–212. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1819.2011.02220.x (Web of Science Accession Number: WOS:000289740400001)
Using the readings for this week, as well as the above journal article, respond to the following:
· Which mental health agencies responded immediately to the Japanese earthquake?
· What were the barriers that prevented an immediate and effective response?
· Which long-term needs of the people have been affected by the earthquake?
· What resources are in place to address their mental health needs?
Support your statements with appropriate examples and scholarly references.
Rubric Assessment
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Satisfactory (C: 14-16)
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Proficient (B: 17-18)
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Exemplary (A: 19-20)
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Quality of Initial Posting
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No initial posting exists to evaluate.
The information provided is inaccurate, not focused on the assignment’s topic, and/or does not answer the question(s) fully. Response demonstrates incomplete understanding of the topic and/or inadequate preparation.
The information provided is accurate, giving a basic understanding of the topic(s) covered. A basic understanding is when you are able to describe the terms and concepts covered. Despite this basic understanding, initial posting may not include complete development of all aspects of the assignment.
The information provided is accurate, displaying a good understanding of the topic(s) covered. A good understanding is when you are able to explain the terms and topics covered. Initial posting demonstrates sincere reflection and addresses most aspects of the assignment, although all concepts may not be fully developed.
The information provided is accurate, providing an in-depth, well thought-out understanding of the topic(s) covered. An in-depth understanding provides an analysis of the information, synthesizing what is learned from the course/assigned readings.
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This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. Participation
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Emerging (F-D: 1-6)
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Satisfactory (C: 7-8)
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Proficient (B: 9)
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Exemplary (A: 10)
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Participation in Discussion
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No responses to other classmates were posted in this discussion forum.
May include one or more of the following: *Comments to only one other student's post. *Comments are not substantive, such as just one line or saying, “Good job” or “I agree. *Comments are off topic.
Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts but only on one day of the week. Comments are substantive, meaning they reflect and expand on what the other student wrote.
Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts on more than one day. Comments are substantive, meaning they reflect and expand on what the other student wrote.
Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts and to the instructor's comment (if applicable) on two or more days. Responses demonstrate an analysis of peers’ comments, building on previous posts. Comments extend and deepen meaningful conversation and may include a follow-up question.
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This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. Writing
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Emerging (F-D: 1-6)
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Satisfaction (C: 7-8)
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Proficient (B: 9)
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Exemplary (A: 10)
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Writing Mechanics (Spelling, Grammar, Citation Style) and Information Literacy
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No postings for which to evaluate language and grammar exist.
Numerous issues in any of the following: grammar, mechanics, spelling, use of slang, and incomplete or missing citations and references. If required for the assignment, did not use course, text, and/or outside readings (where relevant) to support work.
Some spelling, grammatical, and/or structural errors are present. Some errors in formatting citations and references are present. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for initial post but not comments to other students. Sources include course/text readings but outside sources (when relevant) include non-academic/authoritative, such as Wikis and .com resources.
Minor errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling in the initial posting are present. Minor errors in formatting citations and references may exist. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for both the initial post and some of the comments to other students. Sources include course and text readings as well as outside sources (when relevant) that are academic and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other text books, .gov Web sites, professional organization Web sites, cases, statutes, or administrative rules).
Minor to no errors exist in grammar, mechanics, or spelling in both the initial post and comments to others. Formatting of citations and references is correct. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for both the initial post and the comments to other students. Sources include course and text readings as well as outside sources (when relevant) that are academic and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other text books, .gov Web sites, professional organization Web sites, cases, statutes, or administrative rules).
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Emerging (F to D Range)1 point minimum
Satisfactory progress has not been met on the competencies for this assignment.
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Satisfactory (C Range)28 points minimum
Satisfactory progress has been achieved on the competencies for this assignment.
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Proficient (B Range)32 points minimum
Proficiency has been achieved on the competencies for this assignment.
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Exemplary (A Range)36 points minimum
The competencies for this assignment have been mastered.
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