Develop a disaster recovery plan to reduce health disparities and improve access to community services after a disaster. Then develop and record a 10–12 slide presentation (please refer to the PowerPoint tutorial) of the plan with audio and speaker notes for the local system, city officials, and the disaster relief team.
First, review the full scenario and associated data in the Assessment 03 Supplement: Disaster Recover Plan [PDF] Download Assessment 03 Supplement: Disaster Recover Plan [PDF]resource.
Then complete the following:
- Develop a disaster recovery plan for the community that will reduce health disparities and improve access to services after a disaster.
o Assess community needs.
o Consider resources, personnel, budget, and community makeup.
o Identify the people accountable for implementation of the plan and describe their roles.
o Focus on specific Healthy People 2020 goals and 2030 objectives.
o Include a timeline for the recovery effort.
- Apply the MAP-IT (Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement, Track) framework to guide the development of your plan:
o Mobilize collaborative partners.
o Assess community needs.
Use the demographic data and specifics related to the disaster to identify the needs of the community and develop a recovery plan. Consider physical, emotional, cultural, and financial needs of the entire community.
Include in your plan the equitable allocation of services for the diverse community.
Apply the triage classification to provide a rationale for those who may have been injured during the train derailment. Provide support for your position.
Include in your plan contact tracing of the homeless, disabled, displaced community members, migrant workers, and those who have hearing impairment or English as a second language in the event of severe tornadoes.
o Plan to reduce health disparities and improve access to services.
o Implement a plan to reach Healthy People 2020 goals and 2030 objectives.
o Track and trace-map community progress.
Use the CDC's Contract Tracing Resources for Health Departments as a template to create your contact tracing.
Describe the plan for contact tracing during the disaster and recovery phase.
- Develop a slide presentation of your disaster recovery plan with an audio recording of you presenting your assessment of the scenario and associated data in the Assessment 03 Supplement: Disaster Recover Plan [PDF] Download Assessment 03 Supplement: Disaster Recover Plan [PDF]resource for city officials and the disaster relief team. Be sure to also include speaker notes.
• Describe the determinants of health and the cultural, social, and economic barriers that impact safety, health, and recovery efforts in the community.
o Consider the interrelationships among these factors.
• Explain how your proposed disaster recovery plan will lessen health disparities and improve access to community services.
o Consider principles of social justice and cultural sensitivity with respect to ensuring health equity for individuals, families, and aggregates within the community.
• Explain how health and governmental policy impact disaster recovery efforts.
o Consider the implications for individuals, families, and aggregates within the community of legislation that includes, but is not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA).
• Present specific, evidence-based strategies to overcome communication barriers and enhance interprofessional collaboration to improve the disaster recovery effort.
o Consider how your proposed strategies will affect members of the disaster relief team, individuals, families, and aggregates within the community.
o Include evidence to support your strategies.
• Organize content with clear purpose/goals and with relevant and evidence-based sources (published within 5 years).
• Slides are easy to read and error free. Detailed audio and speaker notes are provided. Audio is clear, organized, and professionally presented.
o Develop your presentation with a specific purpose and audience in mind.
o Adhere to scholarly and disciplinary writing standards and APA formatting requirements.
Full Answer Section
- Infrastructure: The community's infrastructure has been damaged, affecting access to essential services such as healthcare, water, and sanitation.
- Health disparities: Existing health disparities, such as high rates of HIV/AIDS, malaria, and malnutrition, have been exacerbated by the disaster.
- Collaborative Partners
The disaster recovery plan will involve collaboration with various stakeholders, including:
- Government agencies: County government, health department, disaster management agency
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs): Local and international NGOs providing humanitarian aid
- Community-based organizations: Grassroots organizations working with vulnerable populations
- Healthcare providers: Hospitals, clinics, and health workers
- Community members: Residents, faith leaders, and business owners
- MAP-IT Framework
The MAP-IT framework will be used to guide the development and implementation of the disaster recovery plan:
- Mobilize: Establish a disaster response team composed of representatives from government agencies, NGOs, healthcare providers, and community members.
- Assess: Conduct a needs assessment to identify the immediate and long-term needs of the community.
- Plan: Develop a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that addresses the identified needs and incorporates principles of social justice and cultural sensitivity.
- Implement: Implement the plan through coordinated efforts of all stakeholders.
- Track: Monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.
- Triage Classification
To ensure equitable allocation of resources, a triage system will be implemented to prioritize individuals based on the severity of their injuries. The following triage categories will be used:
- Immediate (Red): Patients with life-threatening injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
- Delayed (Yellow): Patients with serious injuries that require medical attention but can be delayed.
- Minor (Green): Patients with minor injuries that do not require immediate medical attention.
- Dead (Black): Patients who are deceased.
- Contact Tracing
Contact tracing will be implemented to identify individuals who may have been exposed to the virus. This will involve interviewing individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 and identifying their close contacts. Contact tracing will be conducted in English and local languages, with the assistance of interpreters if needed.
- Addressing Health Disparities and Improving Access to Services
The disaster recovery plan will focus on reducing health disparities and improving access to services by:
- Prioritizing vulnerable populations: Ensuring that marginalized groups, such as the elderly, children, people with disabilities, and those living in poverty, have access to essential services.
- Cultural sensitivity: Incorporating cultural sensitivity into all aspects of the recovery effort.
- Community-based approaches: Empowering community-based organizations to play a leading role in the recovery process.
- Addressing social determinants of health: Addressing the underlying social and economic factors that contribute to health disparities.
- Health and Governmental Policy
The following policies will be considered in the development of the disaster recovery plan:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Ensuring that disaster recovery efforts are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
- Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: Providing federal assistance to communities affected by disasters.
- Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA): Promoting long-term recovery and resilience in disaster-affected communities.
- Communication and Collaboration
Effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders are essential for a successful disaster recovery effort. Strategies to enhance communication and collaboration include:
- Multilingual communication: Providing information and services in multiple languages.
- Community engagement: Involving community members in the planning and implementation of the recovery effort.
- Use of technology: Utilizing technology, such as social media and mobile applications, to disseminate information and facilitate communication.
By implementing this comprehensive disaster recovery plan, Kisumu County can effectively address the needs of its community and reduce health disparities in the aftermath of the train derailment.