Assignment: Terrorism and Natural Disaster Preparations HCA 545

Assignment: Terrorism and Natural Disaster Preparations HCA 545

Assignment: Terrorism and Natural Disaster Preparations HCA 545

Based on the Readings, write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) that focuses on the issue of threats of terrorism and natural disasters. Address the following:

1) The importance of incorporating a business plan contingency for addressing such threats.

2) What the contingency plan needs to include, for example:

a) Workforce training.

b) Mitigation of confusion.

c) Time management.

d) Building a response capacity.

e) Coordination of local health agencies.

f) Mitigation of fear and panic.

3) How the contingency plan’s particulars will be communicated to the various stakeholders (employees, consumers, local and national authorities, etc.).

Using your present employer organization as a model, prepare the organization’s business threat evaluation (see pages 380-383 [Table 20-1 through Table 20-3] in the textbook).

Complete two of the Sample Forms for Organizational Contingency Planning for Disasters and Terrorism (see pages 383-392 [Figure 20-2, Figure 20-3, Figure 20-5, and Figure 20-6] in the textbook).

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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Re: Module 3 DQ 1

As we have seen across our nation since 9/11, an act of terrorism can occur in any city, in any building or street, any school, any concert or sports venue in any state in our nation. I think it was our arrogance that no one would ever try to do something to our nation that led us to put our guard down. Now since 9/11, new divisions of counter-terrorism, Homeland Security, FBI, CIA, state, county and city officials have been on high alert. Special training has occurred at every level. This has become our way of life.

According to the reading material, the main mission of the FBI Counter-terrorism taskforce is to detect, deter, prevent, and swiftly respond to actions that threaten the U.S. national interests, at home or abroad. It is the objective to investigate threats of both domestic and international terrorism. Domestic terrorism occurs within the U.S. or one of its territories. International terrorism involves dangerous or violent acts against human life and is in an infringement of state, or U. S. laws. They are meant to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, or to influence the policy or conduct of a government entity (Thomas, P., 2002).

Assets we would need to have in place would be multifactorial, involving many divisions of city, state, county and federal agencies. Seeing how terrorism could occur in many different ways, we would not only need involvement of the FBI, and other intelligence agencies, but we would need taskforces in hazardous materials, both in bio-toxic materials such as anthrax, but also in chemical terrorism. Agencies that can be trained in this area would be Haz-Mat Units. Many city fire departments are now trained in this area. Other assets to have in place would be counter-terrorism tasks forces that investigate threats made in communities, no threat is too large or small. Hospitals really should have training on how to handle mass casualties from bioterrorism and chemical attacks. Weapons of mass destruction are a big threat in this country, as we have seen in the news over the past ten years. Military grade weapons designed for mass destruction are being sold to the general public either legally or illegally. Stricter laws on the sales of this type of weaponry would help to reduce the shootings. I believe our local, county and state police need to undergo extensive training in the area of terrorism as well. Boarder and the INS can be used to investigate persons of interest. We could also work with our international allies on detecting and deterring terroristic behavior abroad.

I live in Florida, and we are surrounded by water, with large sea-ports up and down the east and west coast of our state. These ports are crucial to the financial stability of our state due to goods being imported and exported. They also represent a large “hole” if you will of ways terrorists could invade our waterways, and literally large cities like Miami and Jacksonville with chemical or biological agents. It is a shame that we have to live on the look-out for terrorists, but it is the state of the world right now.

Reference

Thomas, P., (2002). Federal Bureau of Investigation, House Committee of Government Reform, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations. Retrieved from https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/testimony/terrorism-preparedness-3.

Course Code Class Code Assignment Title Total Points
HCA-545 HCA-545-O500 Terrorism and Natural Disaster Preparations 100.0

Criteria Percentage Unsatisfactory (0.00%) Less than Satisfactory (65.00%) Satisfactory (75.00%) Good (85.00%) Excellent (100.00%)

Content 100.0%

Address the Issue of Threats of Terrorism and Natural Disasters, Including the Importance of Business Contingency Plans 40.0% Does not demonstrate an understanding of the threats of terrorism and natural disasters. Does not provide an explanation of business contingency plans for addressing such threats, plan specifics, or how the specifics will be communicated to stakeholders. Demonstrates only minimal understanding of the threats of terrorism and natural disasters. Demonstrates only a minimal explanation of business contingency plans for addressing such threats. Does not include plan specifics or an explanation of how they will be communicated to stakeholders. Demonstrates knowledge of the threats of terrorism and natural disasters, but has some slight misunderstanding of the business contingency plans for addressing such threats. Provides a basic explanation of plan specifics, and how they will be communicated to stakeholders. Demonstrates acceptable knowledge of the threats of terrorism and natural disasters, and the importance of business contingency plans for addressing such threats. Develops an acceptable explanation of plan specifics, and how they will be communicated to stakeholders. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the threats of terrorism and natural disasters, and the importance of business contingency plans for addressing such threats. Clearly addresses the specifics of such plans, and explains how the plan specifics will be communicated to stakeholders. Assignment: Terrorism and Natural Disaster Preparations

Integrates Information From Outside Resources Into the Body of Paper 30.0% Does not use references, examples, or explanations. Provides some supporting examples, but minimal explanations and no published references. Supports main points with examples and explanations, but fails to include published references to support claims and ideas. Supports main points with references, explanations, and examples. Analysis and description is direct, competent, and appropriate of the criteria. Supports main points with references, examples, and full explanations of how they apply. Thoughtfully, analyzes, evaluates, and describes major points of the criteria.

Assignment Development and Purpose 7.0% Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Assignment: Terrorism and Natural Disaster Preparations

Argument Logic and Construction 8.0% Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. Assignment: Terrorism and Natural Disaster Preparations

Mechanics of Writing (Includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use.) 5.0% Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment.) 5.0% Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct. Assignment: Terrorism and Natural Disaster Preparations

Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style.) 5.0% No reference page is included. No citations are used. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

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