A Public Health Worker Had Displayed a Competency in Disaster

question 4

Multiple Choice

A public health worker had displayed a competency in disaster medicine and public health.Which of the following describes what the worker has done?

• A) Communicate effectively with others
• B) Get involved in the chain of command
• C) Use a set of preplanned activities for every disaster
• D) Implement a community assessment

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