Develop a 750-1000 words briefing statement providing the information on the severity of the issue depending on the underlying reason, and the background of the emergency.

In your narrative, you will need to include the following:

A brief description of the severity of the emergency.

What is the impact and scope of the emergency?

At least 2 HC related unique characteristics of the emergency.

What would your team need to know about the situation from the perspective of your role?

A description of minimum 2 policies, laws, and/or regulations as well as the government agencies responsible for the governance and oversight of this emergency or HC services during it.

State how your job role is involved in containing/managing the emergency situation (list minimum 2 specific tasks).

Identify minimum 2 stakeholders your job role will be involved in dealing with this emergency. Explain how and why this relationship is important.

My job role is Finance and Administration Chief Responsibilities:

An emergency may trigger an urgent need to purchase materials or spend money in other ways such as arranging for a temporary workspace or rental equipment. The Finance and Administration Control Chief is the person responsible of initiating and supervising these actions. This position reports to the Incident Commander. Other responsibilities include:

§Contributes to the development of the emergency action plan.

§Works on plans with vendors and business partners outlining how they will response to requests during an emergency.

§Establishes purchasing guidelines and spending controls which can be put into action during an emergency.

§During an emergency, coordinates the budgeting and spending of any money.

§Tracks expenses and documents any damage incurred during the event.

§Advises management on the impact of the emergency on cash flow.

§Works with insurance companies, municipal finance, federal aid, and other groups to ensure ongoing access to assistance programs.

§Reviews and approves any extraordinary spending, up to pre-designated limits, during the crisis.

• Prepares an impact analysis report for management detailing the financial impact of the event.

The briefing paper should be formatted according to APA style requirements and include a minimum of four library, classroom reading resources or other credible resources.

Disaster scenario

Trauma at the Tunnel

CRITICAL HOSPITAL ROLES IN DISASTERS

Some class resources

• Hospital Emergency Response Checklist
• Communications Coordinator Job Description
• Emergency Management Coordinator Job Description
• Emergency Management and the Incident Command System
• Guide to ERT job descriptions
• Job descriptions ERP
• Critical Hospital Roles in Disasters