Health Policy Presentation

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by Kadijah Shine0 views·Updated Apr 11, 2021
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  1. Hello. My name is Khadija Shine and I'm presenting my
  2. health policy presentation.
  3. I will be discussing to COVID-19 policies that have been
  4. implemented both nationally and internationally Due to COVID-19 infections being
  5. very high.
  6. The US.
  7. has implemented the limiting of large gatherings.
  8. A large gathering or mass gathering can be if the
  9. amount of people that are present has the potential to
  10. strain the planning and response resources of the health system
  11. in that community.
  12. For example in Norman Oklahoma after entering a state of
  13. emergency in March of 2020 the Governor Science in order
  14. to lead the monitoring of large crowds to the local
  15. government. As of 2020, the state has began phase one
  16. of the open up and recover plan due to Oklahoma
  17. having a heavy college football presence.
  18. Local government have gotten with building officials to limit large
  19. gatherings. The goals of limiting large gatherings.
  20. I believe that the goal of every COVID-19 policy is
  21. to stop the spread and eventually stop the disease altogether.
  22. By limiting large gatherings.
  23. This will help slow the spread and eventually get things
  24. back under control.
  25. The virus is spread through respiratory droplets.
  26. Whenever a person who was infected speaks coughs, sneezes or
  27. sings, droplets can enter the air and land onto surfaces.
  28. If a person comes into contact with those infected droplets
  29. and touches their nose or their own face, they can
  30. become infected as well.
  31. The arrival of vaccines have helped the us get a
  32. better handle on the pandemic.
  33. However, according to the CDC, large gatherings should still be
  34. avoided even as we make our way through this pandemic,
  35. large gatherings should definitely be avoided at six ft of
  36. social distancing is not able to be performed.
  37. Large gatherings can also include sporting events, concerts, festivals, funerals,
  38. weddings or even parades, the effect of the policy and
  39. the impact of the policy.
  40. Although there are many people who are for the policy
  41. of limiting large gatherings, there are also a lot of
  42. people that are against the policy.
  43. However, this specific policy affects everyone.
  44. Large gatherings are not just reserved for thanksgiving.
  45. Large gatherings can occur in schools, businesses, banks, supermarkets, government
  46. buildings like the D.
  47. M. V.
  48. Or the health department crowding in.
  49. A lot of establishments have ceased on windows signs, read
  50. how many people can actually occupy the building.
  51. At that time, Chairs and areas have been blocked off
  52. to allow social distancing markers have been placed on the
  53. ground to identify where exactly six ft is.
  54. There are many people who are limiting large gatherings until
  55. the pandemic is over.
  56. There are also people who hold smaller gatherings and make
  57. adjustments. The CDC recommends hosting a small gathering versus a
  58. large gathering.
  59. To host a small gathering is best to have conversations
  60. with guests ahead of time to set expectations for a
  61. safe gathering.
  62. To limit the number of guests to allow people to
  63. remain at least 6ft apart and to host outdoors gathering
  64. whenever possible with family and friends who live in your
  65. community. There are also many people who feel social gatherings
  66. are right and it is no one's concern and if
  67. it does become the government's concern is that it is
  68. infringing upon their rights.
  69. There have been a lot of controversy in the media
  70. lately with colleges and universities with allowing students to travel
  71. in large numbers for spring break or on other breaks.
  72. The cost and benefits of the policy.
  73. It is important to know that the benefit is slowing
  74. and eventually stopping the spread of the COVID-19 virus, eventually
  75. putting us in a better position to move forward.
  76. By limiting large groups, it is beneficial to individuals and
  77. to the public health by making sure that the community
  78. is safe.
  79. Although the benefit is great, someone is bound to feel
  80. like they have the shorter end of the stick.
  81. In my opinion, I believe the policy is strict enough.
  82. I know many people who take the virus very seriously
  83. and have lost loved ones and they continue to do
  84. their part.
  85. However, it is still a free country and everyone has
  86. a choice.
  87. I pray that they make the choice that is for
  88. the betterment of the community versus just themselves.
  89. The International Policy for COVID-19 that I chose was mandatory
  90. quarantines and isolations in Canada.
  91. Canada has released a policy stating that all travelers entering
  92. the country must go to a mandatory quarantine Even if
  93. no symptoms are present, the mandatory time is between three
  94. days and 14 days.
  95. Even if you receive a COVID-19 vaccine test positive, test
  96. negative or have overcome the disease.
  97. In the past, you are still ordered to quarantine, There
  98. is no getting around the quarantine, There is a three
  99. day prepaid period that must be proven to officials before
  100. entering. Also, if you do not have a quarantine plan,
  101. you can be denied entry into the country.
  102. In addition, the quarantine plan must provide a suitable place
  103. with access to all of life's necessities.
  104. This means water, food and power.
  105. As a Canadian.
  106. If you are returning home, you must check in through
  107. arrived. Can it is advised that you do not see
  108. anyone until the quarantine is over, even your family.
  109. The Canadian government also checks up through emails, calls and
  110. visits about arrivals, departures and daily symptom monitoring.
  111. I previously said that there is no way to get
  112. around mandatory quarantine exemptions.
  113. However, that is not the case if you are an
  114. essential worker that is providing essential services, if you are
  115. receiving medical care within three days and if you are
  116. regularly crossing the border for work purposes, the policy of
  117. mandatory quarantine or isolation affects travelers entering and exiting the
  118. country of Canada.
  119. The policy also affects different age groups, genders, races and
  120. ethnicities. Mandatory quarantine in Canada protects both the individual and
  121. the community.
  122. The goal of mandatory quarantine is to greatly reduce the
  123. spread of COVID-19 by requiring everyone to quarantine.
  124. It allows officials and health professionals to see where the
  125. numbers are for the virus.
  126. Although the benefit is slowing the pandemic down.
  127. Some costs might be the anxiety surrounding leaving the country
  128. and not being able to easily return.
  129. It can be frustrating to spend extra money for the
  130. quarantine being in the country and not being able to
  131. immediately meet up with loved ones, friends or co workers
  132. can also sense this.
  133. It can also be very frustrating to have already taken
  134. the vaccine and want to get on with life as
  135. normal and still have to be told to quarantine.
  136. In my personal opinion, I do believe that the mandatory
  137. quarantine is a bit strict.
  138. I feel as someone who has had the vaccine and
  139. they are still performing all the safety precautions, such as
  140. social distancing, wearing a mask and washing their hands.
  141. Then they should not have to quarantine for such an
  142. extended amount of time.
  143. But I also believe, however, that that is keeping the
  144. citizens of Canada safer.
  145. Below are my references and I would also like to
  146. take this time to remember Tory Whitfield who passed from
  147. COVID-19 complications.