Planning for a Potential Future Disaster

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Describe the demographics (gender, ethnicity, socio-economic), geography (location and environmental features), and assets of this community.

24

Identify the multiple levels of government and the health services that would be expected to react to a disaster. At the smallest level of government which has health services, find the names of health officials, their titles, and their supervising agencies.

20

Describe the type of disaster that could happen in this community. Explain why this type of disaster is a possibility for this community.

24

Preparedness guidelines for community health officials. Include guidelines for: Public education on both the potential disaster and what individuals can do to prepare. Communication guidelines for families, communities (i.e., neighborhoods), and government entities.

28

Preparedness Plan: Explain ways in which both health agencies and health delivery services might be affected by this type of disaster.

24

Justify how this preparedness plan benefits the community.

28

Discuss probable roles for health departments and related resources in the recovery phase following the critical event and the immediate community response.

16

Propose an assessment and indicate the type of data that would need to be collected and explain how it would be beneficial to recovery efforts.

20

Develop an internal and external communication plan for public health agencies and explain how the communication plan would improve responsiveness, allow for shared information, and provide physical and mental recovery needs.

28

Justify how this preparedness plan benefits the community.

16

Organization Write with clear organization, including introduction, thesis/main idea, transitions, and conclusion.

16

Usage and Mechanics Write using proper grammar, spelling, usage, and mechanics to provide smooth readability.

20

APA Elements Include proper attribution, paraphrasing, and quotations of all sources.

20

Audience and Communication Write specifically to key audience, using terminology and tone appropriate for the audience.

16

Total:

300