The following table details the pros and cons of five press conferences.
| Event | Pros | Cons |
| Press Conference: New Protocol for Officer/Hospital Staff Interaction – October 12, 2017 | The press conference was started with an introduction to the organization behind the press conference. The purpose of the press conference was also clearly described. The press conference of 17 minutes long, which is appropriate. All speakers were audible and well organized. Adequate time was allocated for responding to questions. The background has an organizational logo. | Policy information was not adequately described (Salt Lake City Television, 2017). |
| Doctors at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Update Conditions of Mass Shooting Victims | Speakers allowed adequate time for questions from the audience and answered them in detail. | The speakers were not audible due to issues with the sound equipment. Questions from the audience were also inaudible (13News Now, 2019). |
| Mercy Hospital shooting press conference | The purpose of the press conference was clearly and concisely stated at the beginning of the conference. Speakers were audible. The speakers were also well organized. | Some of the speakers were not properly introduced. Limited time was allocated for answering questions (ABC 7 Chicago, 2018). |
| Hospital Press Conference about Maria Korcsmaros' shark bite injuries | The press conference started with an introduction to its purpose. Speakers were appropriately introduced. Speakers were audible. The background has an organizational logo. Ample time was allocated for answering questions (Orange County Register, 2016). | None |
| FNN: Lafayette General Heath Press Conference on Theater Shooting | The organization’s logo was displayed in the background. Speakers were appropriately introduced. The speakers were very audible (FOX 10 Phoenix, 2015). | None |
St. Joseph’s Health
St. Joseph’s Health is a general medical and surgical facility located in Paterson, New Jersey. The healthcare institution offers a clinical focus approach to healthcare in various focus areas including cancer services, emergency/trauma services, imaging services, heart and vascular services, and surgical services among other focus areas. The facility is dedicated to its core values which are dignity, excellence, justice, stewardship, and vision. There are over 800 nurses dedicated to implementing the institution's care models, Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and relationship-based care. The health center has received recognition for its dedication to providing quality healthcare services by being a four-time designated Magnet organization. ("St. Joseph's Health", 2018).
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Scenario Likely to Impact St. Joseph’s Health
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck New Jersey, causing extensive destruction. Some of the damages that occurred were the destruction of power lines that led to extended power outages, infrastructural damage, and disruption of transportation services (Swerdel et al., 2014). Therefore, it is important to consider how a natural disaster, such as a hurricane is likely to impact St’ Joseph’s Health located in Paterson, New Jersey. Research has proven that the occurrence of natural disasters increases mortality rates. For instance, the onset of a natural disaster is accompanied by a significant increase in the incidence of and mortality from cardiovascular events. Apart from the increase in the incidence of, and mortality of cardiovascular events, natural disasters such as hurricanes also cause injuries and fatalities, that must be handled efficiently by healthcare facilities.
Due to the hospital’s vulnerability to disaster events, it is important to have a well-implemented disaster management plan to mitigate the effects of the disaster. Mitigation efforts aim to reduce potential losses from hazards, ensure prompt and appropriate assistance to victims of disasters, and achieve rapid recovery. Hospitals are vulnerable to disasters and require special attention since they must continue patient treatment and care for those injured by the disaster event. They must secure the safety of all patients and occupants.
Press Statement
On behalf of the St. Joseph’s Health family, I would like to express my condolences to all the family and friends that have been affected by the hurricane. We, like every other member of this close-knit community, have been affected by the event. We are deeply saddened by the event that transpired and the fatalities that resulted from it. We would like to appreciate the tremendous job done by our emergency service providers and all health systems that have assisted in managing the surge in healthcare demand. St. Joseph’s Health received a total of 30 patients who all arrived via EMS. 23 of the patients suffered from injuries sustained during the event, while 7 patients unfortunately suffered from fatal wounds. We are currently doing everything we can to provide emergency care services to all victims while maintaining normal patient care. Thank you for your time.
References
13News Now. (2019). Doctors at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Update Conditions of Mass Shooting Victims [Video]. Retrieved July 25, 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4joM9ufJ520&feature=youtu.be
ABC 7 Chicago. (2018). Mercy Hospital shooting press conference [Video]. Retrieved July 25, 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pncEuEUDrQ8&feature=youtu.be
FOX 10 Phoenix. (2015). FNN: Lafayette General Heath Press Conference on Theater Shooting [Video]. Retrieved July 25, 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3deNO5Hd5MY&feature=youtu.be
Orange County Register. (2016). Hospital Press Conference about Maria Korcsmaros' shark bite injuries [Video]. Retrieved July 25, 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oronKxMPUs&feature=youtu.be
Salt Lake City Television. (2017). Press Conference: New Protocol for Officer/Hospital Staff Interaction – October 12, 2017 [Video]. Retrieved July 25, 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Goi1l0Dd7gI&feature=youtu.be.
St. Joseph's Health . St. Joseph's Health. (2018). Retrieved 25 July 2020, from https://www.stjosephshealth.org.
Swerdel, J. N., Janevic, T. M., Cosgrove, N. M., Kostis, J. B., & Myocardial Infarction Data Acquisition System (MIDAS 24) Study Group. (2014). The effect of Hurricane Sandy on cardiovascular events in New Jersey. Journal of the American Heart Association , 3 (6), e001354.
