Discuss how the U.S. should prepare for the future of public health

• Week 5 Discussion

Discussion Topic

 

 

Before beginning work on this discussion forum, please review the link “Doing Discussion Questions Right,” the expanded grading rubric for the forum, and any specific instructions for this topic.

Before the end of the week, begin commenting on at least two of your classmates’ responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Submit your responses in the Discussion Area.

Discuss how the U.S. should prepare for the future of public health. For example, discuss some considerations to prepare for and reduce any effects from a bioterrorism attack, prepare for natural disasters, and plan for community disaster preparedness. In your summation, provide your thoughts about establishing members of a multidisciplinary task force to improve the health and welfare of society for self-betterment, improve lives, and help individuals see a better future.

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Your initial posting should be addressed at 300-500 words. Submit your document to this Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format.

Respond to your peers throughout the week. Justify your answers with examples, research, and reasoning. Follow up posts need to be submitted by the end of the week.

Use the following rubric as a guide to complete your discussion responses.

• Week 5 Project

Assignment

 

 

Before beginning work on this assignment, please review the expanded grading rubric for specific instructions relating to content and formatting.

Review the Public Health Preparedness Capabilities. Pay specific attention to the Public Health Preparedness Capabilities Planning Model. Your report should identify and plan for a state of your choosing with an emphasis on the three defined phases:

• Assess current state: Assess organizational roles and responsibilities, resource elements, and performance.
• Determine goals: Review jurisdictional inputs, prioritize capabilities and functions, and develop short- and long-term goals.
• Develop plans: Plan organizational initiatives, capability building/sustain activities, and capability evaluations/demonstrations.

Explore each of the three phases and associated steps.

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Your assignment should be addressed in an 8- to 10-page document.

Submission Details:

• Submit your document to this appropriate Submissions Areaby the due date assigned.