Emergency Alert System

In the event of a crisis, do you already have a plan? Have you shared this plan with your staff? Do you periodically execute your plan to ensure familiarity amongst your employees? Think Fast, Work Smart and Make Informed Decisions Have you ever wondered how first responders are able to calmly and effectively deal with crises? When they are not amidst a crisis, they are getting ready for one. If a crisis occurs at your place of business, you could essentially be the first responder. Some…

Situational awareness is very critical in dealing with emergency management and the planning process. One must always be prepared and ready in case of an emergency and/or a crisis. Both could be deadly depending on the circumstances and if you respond within a timely manner. Situational awareness is the best action anyone can take against accidents. Being alert of your current situation and thinking ahead of what may happen in the future is a must and essential for your survival. Communication…

neighbors which protected the whole of Japan. This neighborly love saved many lives and prevented more devastation. In fact, my son was volunteering in Japan when the earthquakes and tsunami occurred. He also noted the honorable way people responded. Emergency situations happen to entire communities. There are many emotional and psychological factors that affect behavior and the ability to immediately respond to disasters. Many people want to help but do not know what to do. Some may wait to…

made up of Emergency department staff and registration staff. Explain how the goal of establishing this committee will improve overall patient and job satisfaction. Also I would start a relationship with professional healthcare organizations that could help the committee…

Some risks will be more minor than others. These emergency contraceptives are not meant to be taken regularly. But, if you ever have an emergency situation, don’t believe the rumors. The Plan B pill is a safe and effective second chance to prevent an accidental pregnancy. Another question you may be asking yourself is “how is the Plan B Pill so effective?”. The truth is, an emergency contraception is not as effective as a regular contraception. If you take the Plan…

enhancements being used by emergency room (ER) physicians, I would reflect on the arguments for and against cognitive enhancements in general. I would then reflect on how these arguments impact the specific case at hand. The profession of a physician, more specifically and ER physician, is overseen by three organizations that are authorized to grant board-certified physicians in emergency medicine: the American Board of Emergency Medicine, the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency medicine and…

narrative is to tell a story, the events occurring on the day of September 11, 2001 will provide an opportunity to relay my feelings, moving beyond the initial pure and basic anger at those responsible for such a desperate act. The image shows two emergency responders in the cloud of debris left by the collapse of the Trade Centers and what drew me to this picture is what they must have been talking about. The questions and issues I initially considered included: the loss of life; the tremendous…

Emergency management policy of Manitoba and Canada Emergency management policy can be defined as the course of action taken by the government to avoid risk (Haddow, D.G et al.2008). Manitoba experienced 119 hazards in last 100 years (1904 to 2014) where flood, drought, storm and wildfire occurred more frequently which had high economic losses but very few fatalities (Jones, R. L. 1992). The emergency management policy of Manitoba has been developed through a long period of time and changed with…

The morning-after pill is another term for emergency contraception, more specifically, pills with the commercial name, "Plan B", which have the ability to inhibit and, depending on one 's perspective, possibly terminate an unwanted or unplanned pregnancy. The morning-after pill is essentially a high dosage of the birth control pill. It can contain progesterone, estrogen, or both which can prevent fertilization in the fallopian tubes by altering the sperm and egg or by preventing ovulation.…

Contrary to popular belief, abortion is not safe as what is said. Medical physicians and religious figures around the world work in constant effort to try to educate those who seek abortion, and guide them into the direction of their best interest. Abortion is a potentially dangerous procedure to women across the globe, produces harmful side effects, physiological tolls, as well as betraying the religious views of many. According to Students for Life of America, “nearly 1 in 4 (22%) of…