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Basics of the U.S. Health Care System 2nd Edition by Nancy Niles
Edition 2ISBN: 978-1284120134Basics of the U.S. Health Care System 2nd Edition by Nancy Niles
Edition 2ISBN: 978-1284120134 Exercise 3
REAL LIFE APPLICATIONS: CASE SCENARIO ONE
Because of all of the media attention on terrorism, your grandparents, who are elderly, are very concerned about terrorist attacks on the United States. They hear the concept of "bioterrorism" and are worried they will be poisoned. They do not understand the role public health departments play in protecting the public from terrorism. As the director of the local health department, you explain that you have a disaster plan prepared in case there is a natural or manmade disaster in the community.
ACTIVITY
(1) Define bioterrorism and how it can impact a community; (2) describe the coordination of the federal, state, and local health departments in a catastrophic event such as bioterrorism; and (3) explain the role that the public health department has in protecting special groups such as the disabled and elderly.
RESPONSES
CASE SCENARIO TWO
You are a business marketing major. You want to provide your expertise to your friend who is a public health nurse. She feels the need to market health strategies on reducing cigarette smoking in teens.
ACTIVITY
Develop a social media campaign for your friend using three forms of social media.
RESPONSES
CASE SCENARIO THREE
You have been offered a position with the American Public Health Association. You were not sure if it was a for profit or nonprofit organization and whether their mission is to make money or help people. You want to be sure that this will be a good fit for you.
ACTIVITY
Visit the American Public Health Association website and review their mission statement and their level of activities. Develop a pros and cons list to determine if you should take the job.
RESPONSES
CASE SCENARIO FOUR
You are working in a restaurant and are concerned about some safety issues. You mentioned it to the manager but the manager was not concerned. You feel you need to look for answers in another direction.
ACTIVITY
Visit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration website to find out what you can do regarding the issues in your workplace.
RESPONSES
Because of all of the media attention on terrorism, your grandparents, who are elderly, are very concerned about terrorist attacks on the United States. They hear the concept of "bioterrorism" and are worried they will be poisoned. They do not understand the role public health departments play in protecting the public from terrorism. As the director of the local health department, you explain that you have a disaster plan prepared in case there is a natural or manmade disaster in the community.
ACTIVITY
(1) Define bioterrorism and how it can impact a community; (2) describe the coordination of the federal, state, and local health departments in a catastrophic event such as bioterrorism; and (3) explain the role that the public health department has in protecting special groups such as the disabled and elderly.
RESPONSES
CASE SCENARIO TWO
You are a business marketing major. You want to provide your expertise to your friend who is a public health nurse. She feels the need to market health strategies on reducing cigarette smoking in teens.
ACTIVITY
Develop a social media campaign for your friend using three forms of social media.
RESPONSES
CASE SCENARIO THREE
You have been offered a position with the American Public Health Association. You were not sure if it was a for profit or nonprofit organization and whether their mission is to make money or help people. You want to be sure that this will be a good fit for you.
ACTIVITY
Visit the American Public Health Association website and review their mission statement and their level of activities. Develop a pros and cons list to determine if you should take the job.
RESPONSES
CASE SCENARIO FOUR
You are working in a restaurant and are concerned about some safety issues. You mentioned it to the manager but the manager was not concerned. You feel you need to look for answers in another direction.
ACTIVITY
Visit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration website to find out what you can do regarding the issues in your workplace.
RESPONSES
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