MHC 741 BS08 - Terrorism and Disaster Management in a Health Care Setting

Course Syllabus

Purpose

To enable the student to plan, organize, implement and control disaster preparedness functions within their own organizations and to exercise appropriate coordination with other civil and military functions.  To understand how personal values and skills may be challenged in a disaster situation particularly in regard to new terrorism threats.

Outcomes of the Course

After completing the course, the student will be able to understand and discuss the following:

  • The legal and ethical issues surrounding disaster planning and preparedness
  • Obtaining disaster assistance from FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Navigating the confusing web of governmental and agency direction, control and oversight
  • Achieving and maintaining local interagency cooperation
  • Integrating civilian and military response
  • Meeting the preparedness needs of special populations

Knowledge Outcomes

The student:

  • will be able to identify key legal/risk management issues pertinent to emergency preparedness
  • will be able to articulate standards and guidelines pertinent to emergency preparedness
  • will be able to outline the basic components of the local, state and federal individuals and agencies responsible for planning and executing emergency preparedness plans
  • will recognize pertinent special needs populations
  • will be able to define and articulate methods for insuring interoperability
  • will be able to identify new emergency preparedness challenges posed by terrorism
  • will be aware of and contribute to his or her organization’s disaster plan

 

Skill Outcomes

  • The student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to their own work setting as evidenced by classroom discussion and written responses
  • The student will  demonstrate the ability to apply acquired knowledge quickly in response to case studies.
  • The student will demonstrate effective and written communication skills essential to emergency communication and coordination

 

Attitudinal Outcomes

The student will express confidence regarding how plan for and respond to emergency preparedness challenges.

 

The student will gain an appreciation for how his/her values affect his/her attitude toward emergency preparedness

Behavioral Outcome

The student will demonstrate through personal behavior a strong commitment continuing education in regard to emergency preparedness as part of healthcare management.