Respond to both Diamond and Jamal response. Each response must be at least 100 words. Acceptable sources include the textbook, peer-reviewed journal articles, government sources, professional association websites, etc. Each original discussion will also require a biblical reference/quote (which is not a part of the original source count).
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Diamond’s response: Beginning a new job would cause many different emotions for different people. Imagine walking into a new job and you are the first person to ever have the job, what would you expect? Initially one may ask for guidance, whether it is finding out what did not work previously or what they have tried before, etc. In this particular situation I would not have this option. I am going in with a clean slate which has its pros and cons. I believe that the first thing that I would do would be to ask my boss what is expected of me or to ask him/her to describe the outcome that is expected. I believe that it is important for a manager to get to know everyone and learn about the concerns that they may have. I would then follow up with asking my boss about the budget I have for my area. I would put something in writing that outlines the weaknesses of the agency and all the long term/ short term effects of the weaknesses. I would then use the outline to determine what creates these weaknesses and what internal and external changes could be made to decrease that risk. I would make sure my boss understands what is possible and what is unrealistic to achieve. My boss would later be given a detailed spreadsheet identifying everything needed to implement the changes, how much it would cost, detailing why it is needed, and statistics showing the reason behind the changes. It would be my main goal to bring everything in so there are no gaps and it makes my boss feel confident in my abilities. When it comes to mitigation the boss needs to feel that they do not have to worry about anyone not doing their all and being proactive.
My Response to Diamond
Often starting a new job is considered scary to some individuals. The case is especially when it comes to a new person who is starting their duties. Entering a job as a first person into a new job that you have never done before comes with surprises. The expectations and reactions as a person are often characterized by mixed reactions, one is either confused or has high hopes and spirits. Guidance is the first thing that crosses one’s mind as they try to learn their first duties (Plant & Turner, 2005). In my case, I won’t go that way but go into the job with the hopes that I would encounter both cons and pros along the way. The reason to ask the boss what is expected is that the manager’s work is to help understand the employees and what they need to attain the organization’s goals. To be successful, both professionally and socially, one is expected to know and learn the lingo. Also, one is expected to know the expected and acceptable behaviors. I would do some follow up on what budget is expected to make me function effectively and offer effective results for the new job. Knowing the weaknesses and strengths of the agency would help one know what to improve on to help the agency reach the desired set objectives. I would then help my boss know the risks, unrealistic and realistic goals in the process. What I bring to the new job would help me close all the gaps that the agency had and also mitigate any new alarming occurrences.
Jamal’s response:
Mitigation- The action of reducing the severity, seriousness or painfulness of something.
Preparedness- A State of readiness especially for war.
Planning: During a pandemic, the primary mission is to reduce the movement of the people and contain the virus. So in order to do that we need to set up the hospitals with the right materials to treat it and keep them safe; By providing extra hazards suits, extra face mask and gloves. This is going to be our primary group, because they’re going to be battling the virus day in and out, so making sure everything they need will always be our main focuses. The secondary unit will be the police force and National Guard, their jobs is to limit the movement of people, so if they issue a Stay-Home notice. They are the unit to enforce the notice, to block roads, set lock down time, shut down any gatherings, and to patrol the area. The longer we wait, the chances more people get sick and less time to find a cure. And the death toll goes up every single day.
Resources: The resources we are going to need are the hospital and its staff, to treat people that have the virus, and find a cure to beat it. And the National Guard and police Force. The police officers patrol their surround areas as usual making sure the rules are being followed. The National Guard, job is to enforce the set stay-home policy and if there is a time set to be inside, they are going to enforce that too. And also set up checkpoints to make sure it essential personal.
Budget: National Guard is going to cost from $100,000-$200,000 per troop, Hospital and staff is going to be $3,949 per day. The Police force works on it salary depending on their agency and there overtime system. It could cost us millions even billions if we do not act quickly during a pandemic. So the quicker our reaction time is the more time to spend on a cure, cutting the cost in half.
Bible Verse: Psalm 57 1-2 “Be Merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings i will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by."
My Response to Jamal
Planning: When it comes to any pandemic, people moving from one region to the other is highly discouraged. For decades, people have migrated from the cities into the countryside and back, in search of both improved living standards and better jobs. When dealing with any pandemic, the hospitals need to be safer havens by having equipment such as additional masks, gloves and even providing sanitizers in all areas of the hospital (Taylor, Allen, Sumner & Vought, 2007). The hospitals are on the frontline to deal with any viruses then the second on the front line are the police to provide all the necessary safety. People need to stay home and keep a social distance. Therefore, we need both the National Guard and the police to help counter any movements, either when a curfew or total lockdown has been established by the state officials.
Budget: The amounts to cost for containing the pandemic would vary. $100,000-$200,000 per troop would help the National Guard to work tirelessly. $3,949 per day also for the staff and hospital would help them add more effort and professionalism in working around the clock even when working on overtime. The amounts could go into millions if no enough measures have been created and acted upon on time. It is vital for all stakeholders in the healthcare sector and all residents to help cut the costs by staying at home and helping the police and National Guard by heading to the roles they have to play.
Bible Verse: Psalms 4:1 – “Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.”
References
Plant, P., & Turner, B. (2005). Getting closer: Workplace guidance for lifelong learning. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 24(2), 123-135.
Taylor, C., Allen, A., Sumner, S., & Vought, M. (2007). Are you prepared to deal with a high-risk respiratory illness? Journal of Emergency Nursing, 33(2), 110-118.
www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/managing-epidemics-interactive.pdf
