Preparedness as a Universal Public Health Concept
Regional, national, and global public health and emergency management institutions and systems are reorganizing around public health and emergency preparedness principles. These terms and concepts are defined in this paper emphasizing system-level and organizational difficulties (Belfroid et al., 2020). Public health providers have the responsibility of promoting, safeguarding, and improving the health of the public. It is not uncommon for public health professionals to be asked to join a coordinated effort to save lives and protect the most vulnerable members of society after a catastrophic disaster. Helping agencies and professionals in public health get ready in case of an emergency. Keeping the community safe is one duty of public health emergency preparedness. To learn about health hazards and prevention methods, many people seek the assistance of public health professionals, agencies, and organizations.
Paradigms and Paradigm Shifts
A paradigm is a way of looking at the world that differs from other forms of seeing it. Defining paradigms helps us gain a clearer picture of various phenomena in the world around us. According to Shen et al, (2021). If the community of scientists interested in the topic agrees that the paradigm makes sense, it will gain traction. It is possible to base “particular coherent traditions of scientific research” on paradigms. The scientific method, for example, is a paradigm in and of itself. Scientific paradigms have been extended to include everyday life in the concept of worldviews that are shaped. Today, people use it to describe anything from simple beliefs and attitudes to more complex tastes. A paradigm can be compared to a pair of glasses that an individual put on. The world will appear yellow if the lenses are yellow.
A paradigm shift is a significant shift in one’s worldview, concepts, and methods of doing things. From scientific research to industry, paradigm shifts can occur in a variety of contexts. The importance of paradigm shifts cannot be overstated. They define our perception of reality and our behavior within it. Every one of us is constrained and distorted by the social conditioning that has been placed on people (Shen et al., 2021). The rise of quantum mechanics, on the other hand, posed a challenge to this old paradigm. When a crisis occurs in a particular field, a paradigm shift takes place. Every time there is a crisis, the previous paradigm no longer explains enough of the available data for the general public to accept it. While this is true, there is usually enough data to suggest that a paradigm that is only a few decades old is a superior framework for viewing the current information. Such novel techniques are sometimes dismissed and even mocked when initially introduced.
Leadership Activities Required for Priority Setting
The following leadership activities are essential for setting priorities. Setting the time is the first step in priority setting for a leadership activity. The deadline is a significant influencer of any importance. Project management is complicated without effectively managing the timeframe. It aids in task organization and accountability. By establishing a time limit, the leader can get an idea of how long a specific task or activity will take (Oraro-Lawrence & Wyss, 2020). The second step is to have discussions with various stakeholders. Meetings with key stakeholders should be used to communicate the plan and priorities in person. The written plan can serve as a structure for meetings at the start of the project and regular intervals after that—a discussion of the executive committee with the department heads. Employees may even share their priorities with vendors, partners, and agencies from outside the company. Finally, a breakdown of tasks and responsibilities is additional leadership activity in public health. All employees need to know what to do next after the strategic plan has been launched and established goals. It can be a highly tactical discussion to ensure that the current projects and task lists align with the new objectives. New programs to satisfy the revised objectives may be identified through additional brainstorming sessions.
References
Belfroid, E et al. (2020). Towards defining core principles of public health emergency preparedness: scoping review and Delphi consultation among European Union country experts. BMC public health, 20(1), 1-16.
Oraro-Lawrence, T., & Wyss, K. (2020). Policy levers and priority-setting in universal health coverage: a qualitative analysis of healthcare financing agenda setting in Kenya. BMC health services research, 20(1), 1-11.
Shen, L et al. (2021). The fourth scientific discovery paradigm for precision medicine and healthcare: Challenges ahead. Precision Clinical Medicine, 4(2), 80-84.