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
ANS: A
Communicating effectively with others in a disaster or public health emergency is one of the competencies demonstrated in disaster medicine and public health. Involvement in the chain of command, using a set of preplanned activities for every disaster, and implementing a community assessment are not part of these competencies.
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