Develop a disaster recovery plan to reduce health disparities and improve access to community services after a disaster. Then develop a 10–12 presentation of the plan with speaker notes for the local system, city officials, and the disaster relief team.
In this assessment, you will assume the role of the senior nurse at a regional hospital who has
been assigned to develop a disaster recovery plan for the community using MAP-IT and trace-
mapping, which you will present to city officials and the disaster relief team
Headline: “COVID-19 Crisis Hits Lake Park, Exposing Socioeconomic Disparities”
Date: July 15, 2020
Lake Park, GA – The tranquil rural community of Lake Park has been thrust into the spotlight as
it grapples with the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis has not only
exposed the vulnerabilities of the healthcare system but has also highlighted the socioeconomic
disparities that have long plagued the area.
Lake Park, with a population of approximately 30,000 people, has faced significant challenges in
responding to the pandemic. The lack of healthcare infrastructure and limited access to medical
resources have made it difficult for residents to receive timely and adequate care. The nearest
hospital is located 60 miles away, posing a significant barrier for those in need of critical medical
attention.
Furthermore, the demographics of Lake Park contribute to the vulnerability of its residents.
According to recent studies, rural communities, particularly those with low socioeconomic
status, face higher risks during disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic. These populations
often have limited access to healthcare, lower levels of education, and higher rates of poverty,
making them more susceptible to the virus and its consequences.
The impact of the pandemic on Lake Park has been far-reaching. The local economy, heavily
reliant on industries such as agriculture and tourism, has been severely affected. Many
businesses have shuttered, leading to widespread job losses and economic instability. The
closure of schools and limited access to remote learning resources have also disrupted the
education of Lake Park’s youth, exacerbating existing educational disparities.
Fact Sheet: Lake Park, GA
Population: 30,000
Median Household Income: $58,000
Percentage of Population Below Poverty Line: 20%
Racial/Ethnic Composition:
White: 55%
Black: 35%
Hispanic 5%
Two or more races: 3%
Other race: 2%
Education
High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+: 84.0%
Bachelor’s degree or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+: 18.5%
Health
With a disability, under age 65 years: 10.8%
Persons without health insurance, under age 65 years: 12.5%
Income & Poverty
Median household income: $37,476
Per capita income in past 12 months: $20,274
Persons in poverty: 23.0%
Dr. Luisa Gonzalez, Smallville Hospital Administrator, has asked you to present a compelling
case to community stakeholders for the proposed disaster recovery plan. She requests you use
the MAP-IT model, which is a step-by-step, structured plan that can be developed by a coalition
that is tailored to a specific community’s needs.
The MAP-IT model involves all stakeholders, making for a widely-supported and community-
owned effort. It assesses assets as well as needs and looks for ways to use them.
The five steps of the MAP-IT model are:
1. Mobilize individuals and organizations that care about the health of your community into
a coalition.
2. Assess the areas of greatest need in your community, as well as the resources and
other strengths that you can tap into to address those areas.
3. Plan your approach: start with a vision of where you want to be as a community; then
add strategies and action steps to help you achieve that vision.
4. Implement your plan using concrete action steps that can be monitored and will make a
difference.
5. Track your progress over time.
In addition to using the MAP-IT model, work up an approach supported by Healthy People 2020
and put it all into a PowerPoint. You can save the PowerPoint deck and the audio of its
accompanying presentation at the public library so that the public can access it and see that you’re serious. By doing this, you can create a prototype for other local communities near this
one, and possibly other facilities in the organization. To ensure that the disaster recovery plan is
effective, you can also involve diverse stakeholders, replace guesswork and hunches with data-
driven decisions, and create comprehensive, detailed plans that define the roles and
responsibilities of disaster recovery team members and outline the criteria to launch the plan
into action.
Presentation Format and Length
You may use Microsoft PowerPoint (preferred) or other suitable presentation software to create your slides. If you elect to use an application other than PowerPoint, check with your instructor to avoid potential file compatibility issues.
Be sure that your slide deck includes the following slides:
Title slide.
Recovery plan title.
Your name.
Date.
Course number and title.
References (at the end of your presentation).
Your slide deck should consist of 10–12 content slides plus title and references slides. Use the speaker’s notes section of each slide to develop your talking points and cite your sources as appropriate. Be sure to also include a transcript that matches your recorded voice-over (I will do the voice over). The transcript can be submitted on a separate Word document.
Develop a disaster recovery plan for the community that will reduce health disparities and improve access to services after a disaster.
Assess community needs.
Consider resources, personnel, budget, and community makeup.
Identify the people accountable for implementation of the plan and describe their roles.
Focus on specific Healthy People 2020 goals and 2030 objectives.
Include a timeline for the recovery effort.
Apply the MAP-IT (Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement, Track) framework to guide the development of your plan:
Mobilize collaborative partners.
Assess community needs.
Use the demographic data and specifics related to the disaster to identify the needs of the community and develop a recovery plan. Consider physical, emotional, cultural, and financial needs of the entire community.
Include in your plan the equitable allocation of services for the diverse community.
Apply the triage classification to provide a rationale for those who may have been injured during the train derailment. Provide support for your position.
Include in your plan contact tracing of the homeless, disabled, displaced community members, migrant workers, and those who have hearing impairment or English as a second language in the event of severe tornadoes.
Plan to reduce health disparities and improve access to services.
Implement a plan to reach Healthy People 2020 goals and 2030 objectives.
Track and trace-map community progress.
Use the CDC’s Contract Tracing Resources for Health Departments as a template to create your contact tracing.
Describe the plan for contact tracing during the disaster and recovery phase.
Graded Requirements
The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide, so be sure to address each point:
Describe the determinants of health and the cultural, social, and economic barriers that impact safety, health, and recovery efforts in the community.
Consider the interrelationships among these factors.
Explain how your proposed disaster recovery plan will lessen health disparities and improve access to community services.
Consider principles of social justice and cultural sensitivity with respect to ensuring health equity for individuals, families, and aggregates within the community.
Explain how health and governmental policy impact disaster recovery efforts.
Consider the implications for individuals, families, and aggregates within the community of legislation that includes, but is not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA).
Present specific, evidence-based strategies to overcome communication barriers and enhance interprofessional collaboration to improve the disaster recovery effort.
Consider how your proposed strategies will affect members of the disaster relief team, individuals, families, and aggregates within the community.
Include evidence to support your strategies.
Organize content with clear purpose/goals and with relevant and evidence-based sources (published within 5 years).
Slides are easy to read and error free. Detailed audio and speaker notes are provided. Audio is clear, organized, and professionally presented.
Develop your presentation with a specific purpose and audience in mind.
Adhere to scholarly and disciplinary writing standards and APA formatting requirements.