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Read each paragraph and give me your opinion if you agree or disagree with the paragraph

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I have chosen HIV/AIDS because of a personal relationship with the disease. I have had first hand experience with the effects of the disease; once when the the disease was contracted and led to death and now watching the offspring of that once, live, struggle and survive the disease.

AIDS (Acquired Immunodificiency Syndrom) is caused by HIV (Human Immunodificiency Virus) which attacks the white blood cells that are needed to fight of infections.

Depending on the phase of the infection; you can experience as little as flu like symptoms causing, fever, headaches, muscle and joint pain, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, sore throat and mouth sores. There is no other specific signs or symptoms to make you think that you have AIDS for years. Then as the the virus continues to destroy the immune system, you can begin to have night sweats, diarrhea, weight loss, thrush, and shingles. These symptoms become severe making the progression of AIDS more aparant.

Having infections like Herpes; causing damage to the eyes, digestive tract and lungs), and Meningitis; causing inflimation to the central nervous system, are common causes of HIV/AIDS. There is also Candidiasis which causes a thick white coating in the mouth, on the tongue, esophagus or vagina. One that could possibly be deadly is Toxoplasmosis which is a parasite spread by a cat’s stool causing seizures as it spreads to the brain. Contracting Tuberculosis is a leading cause of death among people with AIDS.

HIV/AIDS is spread through sexual contact, blood, sharing needles, pregnancy, child birth and breast feeding.

There is no cure for HIV/AIDS but there are antiretroviral drugs to slow down the progression of the disease. Antiretroviral Therapy suppresses the blood levels making the virus undetected in the blood making the virus unable o be transmitted during sex. These drugs help people with HIV/AIDS live longer and healthier. Some have also sought out pre and post-exposure prophylaxis which makes them unable to spread the virus. Voluntary Adult Medical Male Circumcision is also a treatment option.

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HIV, the virus that causes AIDS is still a huge health concern for every almost every country. The disease attacks your immune systems so for the beginning it starts to feel like a flu, but unfortunately for many there are no signs at all until it’s too late. Letting the HIV virus roam around your system for too long can cause many complications. “The destruction of these cells can leave people living with untreated HIV vulnerable to life-threatening infections.” (HIV/AIDS, 2019) Thankfully there are medications and preventions to the HIV virus.

HIV attacks the immune system by destroying T cells, whites blood cell that is vital to fighting off infection.“HIV can be transmitted during sexual intercourse; while sharing syringes; or from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding.” (HIV/AIDS, 2019) Fortunately, medications allow people living with HIV live longer and become healthier. “When taken as prescribed, these daily medications, called antiretroviral therapy, will suppress blood levels of the virus to durably “undetectable,” and prevent sexual transmission of HIV.”(HIV/AIDS, 2019) This virus can affect anyone no curtain age, gender, or race is free from risk. It is very important to get tested and take the action necessary to prevent or treat yourself.

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The primary skills that an emergency manager needs to coordinate and integrate the inter-agency, inter-jurisdictional and public and private services required in an emergency management organization would be an effective management structure for those organizations. In contrary, proper training that includes the education of emergency management professional so as to build the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities (Ford & Schmidt, 2000). The structure consist of “good interpersonal skills” in the event of working with other emergency management staff, as well as, demonstrating “strong coordination among participating agencies skills.”

In my home time, the emergency manager would be my local Sheriff Department (Sheriff Victor Hill). Sheriff Hill is serving his second term protecting and serving Clayton County’s 270,000 citizens.

Sheriff Victor Hill as excelled in his duties while in office that consist of an unprecedented war on crime in Clayton County with the following results: (1) Captured nine of Clayton County’s ten most wanted; (2) Created three elite task forces to confront Clayton County’s high crime rate: (a) “Cobra Unit” to combat drugs by saturating high crime areas, (b) “Joint Vice Task Force” to fight gambling and prostitution; and (c) “Stalking Unit” combating domestic violence by “stalking the stalkers.” (3) Sheriff Hill and his Deputies executed Clayton County’s most successful assault on drugs and violence – “Operation Jericho” resulting in murders decreasing by 30% and aggravated assaults decreasing by 11%.

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    • Articulate the primary skills an emergency manager needs to coordinate and integrate the inter-agency, inter-jurisdictional, and public and private services required in an emergency management organization.

Time management and organization – To be able to multi task and stay organized is a huge skill to possess in the event of a disaster. There are times when prioritization must happen and delegation is needed in order to get things done properly and efficiently. Also being flexible and being able to change direction quickly and address the incident at hand.

Communication and Cooperation – Effective communication can make or break a disaster situation and without the proper skill to convey messages properly, clearly and concisely there will be a lack of coordination. In an emergency situation there are all different types of people involved with differing backgrounds and skill sets which could make communication a bit challenging.

Critical Thinking – Many emergencies are just that, unplanned, unforeseen events that need immediate care and action. The emergency manager must be able to think quickly and be flexible in order to stay on top of the situation. Things change very quickly without warning and there needs to be someone who can problem solve in order to make the necessary judgments needed.

    • Identify who the emergency manager is for your city or county.

Rich Guidice is the Executive Director of the Office of Emergency Management and Communications of Chicago. It is interesting that when I called the Mayor’s office and asked them who is our Emergency Manager, the woman on the other end wasn’t quite sure what I meant! Mr. Guidice “served as the Managing Deputy Director of Operations at OEMC since 2005. As Managing Deputy Director, he created and implemented the city’s Traffic Management Authority, and was an integral part of the team responsible for implementing the city’s operations center. In this role, he spearheaded planning and coordination for the protection of people and property during large-scale events, including the 2008 Inauguration Celebration for President Barack Obama in Grant Park, the 2012 NATO Summit, the Stanley Cup Championship parades and rallies for the Chicago Blackhawks (2010, 2013, 2015) as well as the World Series Championship celebrations for the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs. Guidice also oversaw the coordination of seasonal weather-related emergencies citywide.” (www.chicago.gov)

    • Discuss his or her job description and background.

According to the job specifications on the City of Chicago’s website essential duties are: Supervises professional emergency management staff engaged in developing and updating city wide emergency management plans in preparation for and response to emergency and disaster situations; oversees the development and implementation of operating procedures and action plans to effectively utilize emergency personnel and equipment during emergency or disaster situations; activates the proper response plan during emergency situations, as directed by executive level staff, and coordinates emergency personnel and services at emergency or disaster incidents; monitors and directs the coordination of recovery efforts to restore services and operations; manages emergency planning projects, directing staff activities including disaster simulation exercises and emergency operations drills to prepare city departments to effectively respond to emergencies; conducts research and prepares reports for management to remain abreast of best practices and new developments in the area of emergency management preparedness; oversees staff performing threat and vulnerability assessments, determining necessary security and risk mitigation measures; prepares management reports relating to emergency operations planning and preparedness activities. RELATED DUTIES: Oversees the preparation of public information materials and conducts public education presentations on emergency management programs; analyzes data and prepares related reports regarding costs associated with emergency management response plans. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree supplemented by four years of project management or emergency management experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met. Must have a valid State of Illinois driver’s license. Knowledge, Abilities and Skill. Considerable knowledge of emergency management response planning. Considerable knowledge of the policies

 
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