Evaluate the degree to which the U.S. is prepared for dealing with acts of bio-terror and infectious pandemic outbreaks

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The National Response Framework (NRF) is an integral part of our nation’s emergency preparedness planning system. It is essential for all public health professionals to understand how this structure supports the National Response Plan (NRP).

Use the Argosy University online library resources and the readings for this module to research the NRF Preparedness Cycle.

Write a report covering the following:

• Capacity building
• Planning
• Organizing, training, and equipping
• Exercising
• Evaluating and improving
Give reasons and examples to support your response. Be sure to use at least two scholarly resources other than your textbook.

Write a 3-page paper in Word format.

Assignment Instructions Prepare a 500-750 word essay: After reading ″Bioterror: Anthrax, Influenza, and the Future of Public Health Security″ by R. W. Johnstone (http://psi.praeger.com.ezproxy1.apus.edu/doc.aspx??x＝x&d＝/books/gpg/C9326/C9326-82.xml&original_url＝doc.aspx?x＝x&d＝/books/gpg/C9326/C9326-82.xml&ws＝WS_PSI&as＝doc.aspx&token＝E0A7B49CD2017486E60E14BAB210174B&count＝.!), Prepare a 500 to 750 word written summary regarding the degree to which the U.S. is prepared for dealing with acts of bio-terror and / or infectious pandemic outbreaks. Your summary should clearly indicate both your position as to which potential specific threat is most probable, in terms of our vulnerabilities, as well as your assessment as to the means / methods by which you believe such attacks could be carried out and how they might mitigated in terms of both response and public health consequences.

Benchmark – Community Teaching Plan: Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal Note: This is an individual assignment. Applying what you have learned thus far, develop a community teaching proposal designed to address the needs of your community. Select one of the following as the focus for the teaching plan: Primary Prevention/Health Promotion Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population Bioterrorism/Disaster Environmental Issues Complete the ″Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal.″ This will help you organize your plan and create an outline for the written assignment. After completing the teaching proposal, review the teaching plan with a community health and public health provider in your local community. Request feedback (strengths and opportunities for improvement) from the provider. Complete the ″Community Teaching Experience″ form