The National Response Framework (NRF) is an integral part of our nation’s emergency preparedness planning system. It is essential for all public health professionals to understand how this structure supports the National Response Plan (NRP). A thorough understanding of the NRP will help you better prepare for your M5: Assignment 2 project. Use the Argosy University online library resources and the readings for this module to research the NRF Preparedness Cycle. Write a report covering the following: •Capacity building •Planning •Organizing, training, and equipping •Exercising •Evaluating and improving Give reasons and examples to support your response. Be sure to use at least two scholarly resources other than your textbook. You will share your ideas and findings with your fellow students. Write a 3–5-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc. By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area. Assignment 3 Grading Criteria Assignment Components Proficient Maximum Points Describe the NRF’s ability in capacity building. The NRF’s ability in capacity building is clear and accurately described. Several examples are used to support the description. 16 Describe the NRF’s ability in planning. The NRF’s ability in planning is clear and accurately described. Several examples are used to support the description. 16 Describe the NRF’s ability in organizing, training, and equipping. The NRF’s ability in organizing, training, and equipping is clear and accurately described. Several examples are used to support the description. 16 Describe the NRF’s ability in exercising. The NRF’s ability in exercising is clear and accurately described. Several examples are used to support the description. 16 Describe the NRF’s ability in evaluating and improving. The NRF’s ability in evaluating and improving is clear and accurately described. Several examples are used to support the description. 16 Academic Writing Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in appropriate and accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Use of scholarly sources aligns with specified assignment requirements. 20 Total: 100
