The Crisis Communication Officer May First Inform the Public or Health

question 16

Multiple Choice

The crisis communication officer may first inform the public or health care facility of a disaster or an act of terrorism.What is the primary responsibility of this representative regarding information regarding the event?

• A) To contain the facts to within the administration group
• B) To facilitate the public to assist in obtaining the necessary emergency supplies
• C) To provide understandable and straightforward facts about the event within the facility and possibly to the news media
• D) To assure the public that information will be released as soon as it has been confirmed by state and federal agencies

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