Communication

Please read the uploaded chapter and use it to write the papers.

1) In a 1-2 page paper evaluate the different issues that must be considered when communicating on behalf of a health organization in an emergency or disaster.

2) SCENARIO: As a hospital emergency incident leader you have to create a news release for a chemical plant explosion in your town. use the information below and the reading to write a public emergency news brief. You have the facts regarding the explosion below, but you have to decide what you want to tell the public. It should be about a paragraph. For instance, you want to start with something that will get their attention.

**SCENARIO FACTS**

All residents within a 2 mile radius must evacuate. Those between 2 and 4 miles should shelter in place and close all windows, doors and A/C units
Residents with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other respiratory conditions should be evacuated outside the 4 mile radius.
There is a 75% chance of rain. If the rain mixes with the chemical aerosol from the explosion it will create an acid.
Anyone who experiences extreme burning of the eyes or mucus membranes from fumes should immediately seek medical attention
Anyone who has been exposed and has visible chemical contamination should report to the community gym for decontamination. They will then be transferred to the hospital for assessment.
The hospital in 3 miles from the plant.
All residents outside the evacuation zone should remain at home.
All hospital employees are requested to report for duty unless it would be unsafe to do so.

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