Emergency services

can hinder its business operations. By creating and implementing a DR/BCP the state department will be in a better position to stay resilient through events like natural and environmental disasters, terrorist attacks, war, and general state of emergencies long or short term. Objective The objective of this policy is to create a structure that outlines the steps necessary to continue the operations of the State Department in the event of an unforeseen interruption in normal business operations.…

Literacy in my life comes within my extensive knowledge of the fire and EMS field. I grew up with a father that was a firefighter, and a mother as a nurse. I grew up around the emergency setting, as well as the medical field. My father taught me everything he knew since I can remember. He would tell me stories about how he would get called to a structure fire, and carry my mother and me along. My father would fight the fire while…

Extraordinary curiosity, tenacious integrity, and ceaseless resiliency combine to create the ideal student, teacher, and researcher. Inspired by the potential from understanding social dynamics, I have labored endless hours admiring the work of research from those who exemplify these traits and have become adamant about my pursuit of a career in sociological research. Through these endless hours of labor, I have developed the characteristics and mentality to exceed expectations in the field of…

provide the best medical care possible. We will continually update citizens with news about this zombie outbreak, by television, radio, and sirens. This will notify citizens of where to go and what do. Please avoid using any landlines or cell phones. “Emergency responders need to have…

shock. The trauma from that experience sparked my interest in healthcare. This will not be the last time I will experience these emotions, but a reminder of why I chose this field. It was a pivotal moment that would help me discover my passion for emergency medicine in later years to come. Having no desire for college debt but also not wanting to be a product of my impoverished environment of South Carolina; I joined the United States Navy in 2006. It was the only option available since I had…

Supervisor’s Office & Pine Ridge Ranger District Front Desk - Security Plan I. General Operations – This plan is to guide front desk personnel in the handling of emergency situations that could present a safety threat to them or others in the building. All situations are different and require calm, quick thoughts, and pre-planned emergency responses. • All front desk personnel will receive annual refresher training with practice drills to include radio use, phone use, paging system,…

in the emergency department at Legacy Salmon Creek during my paramedic education gave me insight to the patients I hope to eventually serve. During this experience, I got the opportunity to help patients suffering from life-threatening illnesses. However, the majority of the patients I worked with did not have emergent conditions. I realized that many patients visited the emergency department because they did not have access to affordable health insurance for preventative care. Emergency visits…

I. Introduction a. Background on Resilient Neighborhoods • Description of overall Resilient Neighborhoods initiative • Relation to the City’s overall response to Sandy and resiliency planning • Relation to other DCP work, such as Citywide Text Amendment • Relation to other state and federal initiatives • Why this study area was chosen Following Superstorm Sandy in October 2012, New York City developed a detailed action plan for recovery from the storm and the long-term resiliency of the…

many times random. It is important to have response plans in place to provide a structure for emergency personnel. In these situations it is important to have a command structure in place. Its at these times we rely on the preparedness plans that are in place and put them into action. Tornados are to be considered Catastrophic Disasters and would rely on that annex to help create a framework for the emergency personnel. Usually in cases where you have a Tornado as a natural disaster, local…

Emergency departments provide twenty-four hour care for life threatening, chronic and acute conditions. However, the increase utilization of emergency departments lead to overcrowding and an increase in the number of individuals that leave without being seen (LWBS) by a physician. “According to a Center for Disease Control and Prevention report on ED use in the United States in 2000, at least 1.8 million patients left emergency departments without being seen” (Johnson et al., 2009). This is a…