HCA 545 Week 3 Assignment, Terrorism and Natural Disaster Preparations

HCA 545 Module 3 Terrorism and Natural Disaster Preparations

Based on the Readings, write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) that focuses on the issue of threats of terrorism and natural disasters. Address the following:

1) The importance of incorporating a business plan contingency for addressing such threats.

2) What the contingency plan needs to include, for example:

a) Workforce training.

b) Mitigation of confusion.

c) Time management.

d) Building a response capacity.

e) Coordination of local health agencies.

f) Mitigation of fear and panic.

3) How the contingency plan’s particulars will be communicated to the various stakeholders (employees, consumers, local and national authorities, etc.).

Using your present employer organization as a model, prepare the organization’s business threat evaluation (see pages 380-383 [Table 20-1 through Table 20-3] in the textbook).

Complete two of the Sample Forms for Organizational Contingency Planning for Disasters and Terrorism (see pages 383-392 [Figure 20-2, Figure 20-3, Figure 20-5, and Figure 20-6] in the textbook).

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.