ITEC 437 Pandemic Preparedness Term Paper

December 14, 2022

ITEC 437 Pandemic Preparedness Term Paper

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Type of Project	ESSAY
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Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

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ITEC 437 Pandemic Preparedness Term Paper

ITEC 437, Pandemic, Preparedness, Term, Paper

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Pandemic Preparedness

https://www.ready.gov/pandemic

-This site goes into detail about what to do before a pandemic occurs. Necessities such as stocking up on groceries and compiling any health records you will need.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/pandemic-preparedness-resources.html

CDC covers a number of links that talk about nonpharmaceutical interventions, community mitigation guidelines, and pandemic influenza plans. It also talks about how to respond when any symptom begins to occur and where to get tested.

http://www.ala.org/tools/atoz/pandemic-preparedness

This website focuses on keeping the media up to date news in regards to any pandemic going on. It also contains general information on what a pandemic is, how to stay safe/sanitize, and offers different readings on training resources on how to social distance.

Questions to Ask for A Pandemic Plan

https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/10-questions-for-an-hr-pandemic-plan/

Gartner covers a modern example (corona virus) on their webpage and discusses what companies to know in the face of a pandemic. It also has a detailed list of 10 questions a company needs to answer to be completely prepared for a crisis. For example, “Can our company operate with 25% or greater absenteeism?”

https://ncchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/Sample-Pandemic-Preparation-Questions.pdf

This site covers a larger scale of questions then the last with different sections of questions concerning Information and Communication, Human Resource/Benefit Concerns, Operational Concerns, and External Communication Concerns.

https://www.networkworld.com/article/2254528/10-questions-for-pandemic-planning.html

This site is also a great resource for Pandemic planning and offers a list of 10 questions regarding a company preparing for the occurrence of a pandemic. It asks detail-oriented questions such “Have you defined reliable information sources? “A second question that stood out to me was “Has the firm documented Human Resources provisions? “

This describes what actions employees should take if they display symptoms of any kind or have fallen ill.

Checklist on Creating a pandemic plan

https://www.who.int/influenza/preparedness/pandemic/PIRM_Checklist_update2018.pdf

This website offers an organized pdf with a checklist for pandemic influenza. It has chapters starting with how to manage a pandemic, a checklist of a essentials that go into planning a successful response. For example, context, authority, concept of operations, alert, scale-down, and stake holders. Lastly, the website discusses how to monitor a pandemic, and what type of reports to create if the disease is getting better or worse.

https://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/planning/hpp/reports/Documents/pandemic-checklist.pdf

This webpage was created by the NHPP in response to any possible pandemic occurring. It has a number of charts in different categories that require to be checked off. The first chart was named Healthcare System Preparedness. The second chart was known as Healthcare System Recovery. Third was known as Emergency Operations Coordination. Each chart was divided into Recommended Actions, what is in place, In Progress, and Undeveloped.

https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/emergency-preparedness/preparing-yourself/pandemic-flu/individuals-families/planning-checklist.aspx

This site is built with a checklist that will help viewers understand the necessary steps to reduce the impact of severe pandemics on not only you but your entire family as well. The site has a very basic yet profound checklist of essential items that humans need to acquire in case of a pandemic. First would be gathering non-perishable food, emergency supplies such as flashlights, batteries, garbage bags, etc.

Pandemic Plans

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/planning-preparedness/national-strategy-planning.html

To summarize what I found on this website, immediately getting into the site, there was list of pandemic plans and strategies formatted in pdfs. Following that section, there were more bullet points containing plan updates.

https://www.acha.org/ACHA/Resources/Topics/Pandemic_Plan.aspx

This page was actually an index of ACHA gathered together with other resources regarding pandemics that have occurred in history. Many of the resources contained info such as emerging public health threats, emergency planning guidelines, pandemic influenza surveillance, and even task force for pandemic planning response. This site was one of my favorites since all the information was sectioned off as different links and you exactly what you’re getting when you click on something.

https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/93250

This site covers assistance to organizations for developing pandemic influenza continuity of operations. The template was created in April 7th, 2014, and it contains general guidance and sample information for reference as well as key organizations that play a critical part towards pandemic crises.

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ITEC 437 Pandemic Preparedness Term Paper

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.