LO2: legalisation - civil contingencies act 2004 (response of public services in major emergencys)

Question 1

what does contingency mean?

Answer 1

a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainly

Question 2

what does this act require organisations to do for this act?

Answer 2

it requires organisations in the health system (emergency services, local authorities, NHS bodies) to prepare for adverse events and incidents

Question 3

what is the purpose of this act?

Answer 3

establishes a dear of roles and responsibilities for those involved in emergency preparation and response at a local area.

Question 4

used when there is a major threat to public welfare……

Answer 4

A: Anticipation & Assessment
P: Prevention & Preparation
R: Response & Recovery

Question 5

what is the order of legal requirements?

Answer 5

1. emergency services require to work together
2. plan in place (so each service knows their place)
3. risk assessment

Question 6

examples of major emergencies?

Answer 6

1. murder.
2. serve flooding.
3. school shooting
4. missing person
5. fires
6. terrorist attacks

Question 7

what’s the examples of settings that this might take place in?

Answer 7

plan, prepare and response
services give a co-ordinated response.