The pandemic influenza of 2009 caused by H1N1 Influenza A was the first pandemic of the 21st century after more than 40 years of occurrence. The last time such a pandemic occurred was in 1968. One of the major public health interventions that the CDC promoted in combating the pandemic was social distancing measures.
Case Assignment
1.Describe different social distancing measures that could be taken at homes, schools, and communities to mitigate the impact of a pandemic.
2.Describe the use of personal communication devices with social distancing situations.
Read the following materials to assist you in your answers.
Glass, R. J., Glass, L. M., Beyeler, W. E., & Min, H. (2006). Targeted social distancing design for Pandemic Influenza. Emerging Infectious Diseases 12(11). Retrieved from https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/12/11/06-0255_article.htm [classic]
Risk Communication in the Early Stages of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Alert How Effective Were State and Local Public Health Departments? https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9466/index1.html
Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season, January 28, 2010, California Department of Public Health. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/CDPH-H1N1AntiviralRec.pdf
Assignment Expectations
Length: This Case Assignment should be at least 3–4 pages (not counting the title page and references).
References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format).
Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question.
Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.
The following items will be assessed in particular:
•Relevance: All content is connected to the question.
•Precision: Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
•Depth of discussion: Points that lead to deeper issues are presented and integrated.
•Breadth: Multiple perspectives and references, and multiple issues and factors are considered.
•Evidence: Points are well-supported with facts, statistics, and references.
•Logic: Presented discussion makes sense, and conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
•Clarity: Writing is concise and understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
•Objectivity: Writing avoids subjective bias and use of the first person.
Module 3 – SLP ( Wtiter: Please write 2 pages for this assignment
Real-World Disasters: H1N1 Pandemic (2009), Earthquake in Haiti (2010)
Assume that you are a public health officer deployed to assist public health efforts in the Island nation of Haiti following the massive earthquake that rocked the Island nation in January 2010.
Read the following materials and analyze the strengths and room for improvement in the public health system you encounter as you walk on the rubble left by the earthquake.
Dowell, S. F., Tappero, J. W., & Frieden, T. R. (2011). Public health in Haiti—Challenges and progress, New England Journal of Medicine, 364, 300-301. Retrieved from https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp1100118
Cyen. (2010). Definition of disaster. Disaster Management Notes and Questions.pdf
Granitz, P. (2014). Four years after earthquake, many in Haiti remain displaced.NPR. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/2014/01/12/261723409/four-years-after-earthquake-many-in-haiti-remain-displaced
SLP Assignment Expectations
Length: This Session Long Project should be at least 2–4 pages (not counting the title page and references).
References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format).
Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question.
