What are the existing resources on a micro, mezzo, and macro level that address the needs of this particular group? On a micro level, health professionals and counselors can help elderly individuals live in a manner that honors their independence in a realistic fashion. Religious leaders can play a role in helping families engage in difficult discussions about an elderly person's transition into a new phase of life. On a mezzo

That there is a high level of preparation, but that this level is not considered enough, is something that calls attention to how serious the problem of bioterrorism is. It can be almost impossible to deal with a situation like that because most areas of the country simply cannot marshal the resources necessary to treat the numbers of potential victims. The question also calls attention to another issue, which is

Health Reforms Health Rearms For a long time, the Health Care concern has been a centre of discussion in the society as well as among the representatives in a bid to find out which would be the best way to cushion Americans from the ever increasing burden of having to take care of themselves medically. Efforts have been made but still there is no single solution to the issue hence a combined

Emergency Terror Response Roles and Responsibilities of Terror Response Incident Commander In the event of an emergency incident such as the terrorist attack described in the case scenario, the National Response System (NRS) is immediately invoked. This places a previously designated Incident Commander at the helm of all efforts to control, contain and respond to a terrorist attack. In the present case, as the Incident Commander, it is incumbent upon me to

Emergency Planning: Washington, DC Emergency planning entails planning carefully for every type of hazard that may affect a particular area. It involves forecasting and developing a plan to deal with natural, manmade and technological disasters. Washington, DC's emergency planning has of course changed entirely since September 11, 2001. The terrorist attacks that left the entire country stunned and scarred had a particularly strong impact on Washington, DC. The center of America's political

Emergency The 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic posed enormous challenges for state health departments across the United States. This case focuses on Tennessee which endured an intense resurgence of the disease in 2009 and explores how state health officials, working with their partners from public and private sectors, mobilized in advance for the second wave of the disease. An array of preparedness efforts, such as the development of mechanisms for distributing