Hurricane Katrina (HK) 2005 and World Trade Center (WTC) 2011 has been the biggest disaster on American soil in the history of the United States. This lead the American Red Cross (ARC) to charter waters that it had never experienced before. (HK) and (WTC) put a great deal of pressure on the management team at the (ARC). A smaller disaster plan was not sufficient for this size and type catastrophe. In the past medical emergencies had been manage by 911system, first responders, and local hospital.
The chain of command for communications and medical procedure were not in place for a disaster of this magnitude. (HK) and (WTC) were not in the scope of training for the (ARC). Large scales of communication were not in place for this type of disaster. (ARC) did not know how to delegate equipment and personnel for this disaster. The mismanagement dilemma was inevitable for the (ARC). From this experience, the (ARC) has learned how to deal with a catastrophe of this magnitude. …show more content…
Upper level management for the (ARC) should not engage in the behavior. For this occur in the workplace was not professional conduct. Ethical rules must be put in place for the management and the employees. A good solid ethical foundation in the workplace is required. This type behavior is grounds for a forced resignation or maybe a termination.
American Red Cross has experience some growing pains. Putting a good ethical policy in place was a start. Management make the rule and should be the example. Mistakes are a part of life but ethical issues have no place in the (ARC). Regular training can be a deterrent for ethical issues. It is imperative that management must acknowledge the fact that training is for all not just
The chain of command for communications and medical procedure were not in place for a disaster of this magnitude. (HK) and (WTC) were not in the scope of training for the (ARC). Large scales of communication were not in place for this type of disaster. (ARC) did not know how to delegate equipment and personnel for this disaster. The mismanagement dilemma was inevitable for the (ARC). From this experience, the (ARC) has learned how to deal with a catastrophe of this magnitude. …show more content…
Upper level management for the (ARC) should not engage in the behavior. For this occur in the workplace was not professional conduct. Ethical rules must be put in place for the management and the employees. A good solid ethical foundation in the workplace is required. This type behavior is grounds for a forced resignation or maybe a termination.
American Red Cross has experience some growing pains. Putting a good ethical policy in place was a start. Management make the rule and should be the example. Mistakes are a part of life but ethical issues have no place in the (ARC). Regular training can be a deterrent for ethical issues. It is imperative that management must acknowledge the fact that training is for all not just