Develop a disaster recovery plan to reduce health disparities and improve access to
community services after a disaster. Then develop and record a 10 slide presentation of
the plan with audio and speaker notes(simple words Scripts plz.) for the local system,
city officials, and the disaster relief team.
First, review the full scenario and associated data in the Supplement: Disaster Recover
Plan [PDF]
resource.
Then complete the following:
- Develop a disaster recovery plan for the community that will reduce health
disparities and improve access to services after a disaster.
○ Assess community needs.
○ Consider resources, personnel, budget, and community
makeup.
○ Identify the people accountable for implementation of the plan
and describe their roles.
○ Focus on specific Healthy People 2020 goals and 2030
objectives.
○ Include a timeline for the recovery effort.
- Apply the MAP-IT (Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement, Track) framework to
guide the development of your plan:
○ Mobilize collaborative partners.
○ Assess community needs.
■ Use the demographic data and specifics related to
the disaster to identify the needs of the community
and develop a recovery plan. Consider physical,
emotional, cultural, and financial needs of the
entire community.
■ Include in your plan the equitable allocation of
services for the diverse community.
■ Apply the triage classification to provide a
rationale for those who may have been injured
during the train derailment. Provide support for
your position
Full Answer Section
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- Injuries/fatalities (use triage principles – see below).
- Environmental contamination.
- Disruption of essential services (water, power, transport).
- Emotional/psychological trauma.
- Economic losses.
- Vulnerable Populations: Elderly, children, disabled, low-income, limited English proficiency, pre-existing conditions, mental health conditions.
III. Plan Development (MAP-IT: Plan)
- Goals & Objectives (Healthy People Alignment): Link to specific Healthy People objectives (2020/2030). Examples:
- Reduce PTSD incidence by X%.
- Increase access to primary care for underserved by Y%.
- Resource Inventory: Medical supplies, shelters, food/water, transport, communication, personnel (medical, social work, interpreters).
- Roles & Responsibilities: Incident commander, medical coordinator, shelter manager, communication lead, etc.
- Service Delivery:
- Shelter management (accessible, culturally appropriate).
- Medical care (triage, first aid, chronic disease management, mental health).
- Mental health (crisis counseling, long-term support).
- Communication (language access, outreach).
- Food/water (equitable access).
- Transportation (accessible options).
- Case management (connecting to resources).
- Equitable Allocation: Prioritize vulnerable groups, considering language, culture, accessibility.
- Budget: Outline costs.
- Timeline: Short-term (immediate), mid-term (weeks/months), long-term (recovery).
IV. Implementation (MAP-IT: Implement)
- Plan activation steps.
- Communication protocols.
- Service delivery logistics.
V. Tracking & Evaluation (MAP-IT: Track)
- Metrics to track progress.
- Evaluation process and adjustments.
Triage Classification:
- Immediate (Red): Life-threatening, immediate intervention. Example: Severe bleeding, respiratory distress.
- Delayed (Yellow): Serious, not immediately life-threatening. Example: Fractures, burns.
- Minimal (Green): Minor injuries. Example: Sprains, contusions.
- Expectant (Black): Survival unlikely, comfort care.
10-Slide Presentation Outline (with Example Scripts)
(Add visuals to each slide)
Slide 1: Title Slide
- Title: Disaster Recovery: A Community Plan
- Script: "Welcome. This plan helps our community recover after a disaster, making sure everyone gets the help they need."
Slide 2: The Disaster
- Description of [Specific Disaster]
- Script: "We're planning for the impact of [disaster]. This plan will guide our response."
Slide 3: Community Needs
- Demographics & Vulnerable Groups
- Script: "Our community includes [describe demographics]. We'll focus on those most vulnerable, like [list groups]."
Slide 4: Goals & Objectives
- Healthy People Alignment
- Script: "Our goals align with national health priorities. We want to [give examples related to your scenario]."
Slide 5: Resources
- Available Resources
- Script: "We have [list resources] available to help our community."
Slide 6: Service Delivery
- Shelter, Medical, Mental Health, etc.
- Script: "We'll provide shelter, medical care, mental health support, and other vital services. We'll make sure everyone knows where to go for help."
Slide 7: Equity
- Vulnerable Groups, Language Access
- Script: "We're committed to fairness. We'll make sure everyone, regardless of background or language, gets the support they need."
Slide 8: Triage
- Triage Classifications
- Script: "Our medical teams will use a triage system to prioritize care for those with the most serious injuries."
Slide 9: Implementation
- Plan Activation, Communication
- Script: "This plan details how we'll activate our response and communicate with the public. We'll work together to get our community back on its feet."
Slide 10: Tracking
- Metrics, Evaluation
- Script: "We'll track our progress and make adjustments as needed. We're committed to continuous improvement."