Overview

The healthcare team has just been notified that there was a tornado that ripped through Casper Park and Acer Tech Center in Sentinel City®. In this activity, learners will determine the elements to evaluate and considerations for an emergency response plan in various practice settings

 

Learning Objectives

Explain the potential public health effects, infrastructure damage and environmental hazards from the emergency
Describe the phases of emergency management (Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery)
Describe the members and roles of the emergency management team and organizations (public and private)
Identify key components of management plans for threats and emergency events
Analyze risks and benefits of social media responses
Create communication messages in response to threats and emergency events