Assessment 2: Analytical paper

Assessment 2: Analytical paper Weighting: 50% Word count/duration: 2500 words Submission details: Refer to Submission Requirements (p.Error! Bookmark not defined.). Marking Criteria and Standards: See page 18 Aim of Assessment The purpose of this analytical paper is to present your understanding of emergency and disaster preparedness and response. On successful completion of this assessment task students will have met the following learning outcomes: * Identify the principles that underpin frameworks of disaster/emergency preparedness and response within primary health care contexts. * Examine the efficacy of selected frameworks of disaster/emergency preparedness and response in health care contexts. * Examine community, multidisciplinary and intersectoral relationships considered essential for effective disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response. Details Write an account on a recent emergency or disaster – with health implications – that has been reported in the media. Within your paper critically analyse elements of disaster preparedness and response. Ensure that you include a discussion of community, multidisciplinary and intersectoral relationships. Note: All work must be appropriately referenced.