Module 1 – Case ( Writer: Write please write three pages for this assignment
Public Health Responses to Three Disasters in Japan; Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA)
Assignment Overview
On March 11, 2011, the northeastern part of Japan was hit by three disasters, an 8.9-magnitude earthquake, a tsunami, and the leakage of radiation from its nuclear power plants. Surveillance of diseases is a major public health response that was undertaken following the impact. With the help of materials given in the links below, analyze the surveillance activities undertaken in detail below.
1.What other public health measures were undertaken to mitigate the impact of these disasters?
2.What measures were undertaken to mitigate radiation disasters in particular?
3.In your opinion, do you believe that politics played a role in Japan\’s disclosure of radiation information?
Case Assignment
Read the following materials and address the above objective of the course.
Christodouleas, J. P., Forrest, R. D., Ainsley, C. G., Tochner, Z., Hahn, S. M., & Glatste, E. (2011). Short-term and long-term health risks of nuclear-power-plant accidents. New England Journal of Medicine, 10(10), 56. Retrieved from https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1103676
CDC responds to earthquake, tsunami, and radiation release in Japan (2011). Retrieved from https://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2011/03/cdc-responds-to-earthquake-tsunami-and-radiation-release-in-japan/
Assignment Expectations
Length: This Case Assignment should be at least 3 -4 pages (not counting the title page and references).
References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format).
Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question.
Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.
The following items will be assessed in particular:
Relevance: All content is connected to the question.
Precision: Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
Depth of discussion: Points that lead to deeper issues are presented and integrated.
Breadth: Multiple perspectives and references, and multiple issues and factors are considered.
Evidence: Points are well-supported with facts, statistics, and references.
Logic: Presented discussion makes sense, and conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
Clarity: Writing is concise and understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
Objectivity: Writing avoids subjective bias and use of the first person.
Module 1 – SLP ( Writer: please write 2 pages for this assignment
Public Health Responses to Three Disasters in Japan; Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA)
In 2006, the United States Congress passed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) to enable efficient responses to all public health disasters.
Review the PAHPA and discuss any changes in procedures and protocols the Act helped bring about, including the establishment of the Office of Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response, Biomedical Advanced Research, and Development Authority and Emergency Support Function 8.
Read the following materials to answer and address the above.
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act, Public Health Emergency. Retrieved from https://www.phe.gov/preparedness/legal/pahpa/pages/default.aspx
Emergency Support Functions. Public Health Emergencies: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1914-25045-5673/final_esf_8_public_health_medical_20130501.pdf
SLP Assignment Expectations
Length: This Session Long Assignment should be at least 24 pages (not counting the title page and references).
References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format).
Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question.
Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.
The following items will be assessed in particular:
Relevance: All content is connected to the question.
Precision: Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
Depth of discussion: Points that lead to deeper issues are presented and integrated.
Breadth: Multiple perspectives and references, and multiple issues and factors are considered.
Evidence: Points are well-supported with facts, statistics, and references.
Logic: Presented discussion makes sense, and conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
Clarity: Writing is concise and understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
Objectivity: Writing avoids subjective bias and use of the first person.
