week 5 discussion
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Responding to a Health Crisis
Leadership will require new skills tailored to an environment of urgency high stakes and uncertainty.
Dr. Ron Heifetz Visiting Professor from Harvard University
Emergency preparedness is essential for health professionals. During any crisis situation leaders must immediately respond to varying circumstances. There are many approaches to consider and everyone involved must act fast. The leaders role as a health practitioner varies depending on the situation. Whether you are an administrator of a hospital or a director of the public health department your role is crucial.
For this Discussion select a leadership role (e.g. director of a public health department administrator of a hospital community health agency director) and consider how you would respond in the following health crisis case.
Brief Case Study Scenario: A train wreck has caused a chemical leakage in a large populated city.
By Day 4 post a brief description of the leadership role you selected. Then explain how you would approach the situation in the scenario provided as a leader in that role. Finally explain the two most significant factors you need to consider as a leader when responding to a health crisis. Expand on your insights utilizing the Learning Resources.
Use APA formatting for your discussion and to cite your resources.
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