The nurse is working with an emergency response team following massive flooding caused by a hurricane
When working with the Clinical Outreach Communication Activity (COCA) team of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the COCA is responsible for which action?
A) Provide two-way communication between clinicians and the CDC.
B) Provide communication between doctors in the field during a disaster and their healthcare team.
C) Provide resources to the community during times of disaster.
D) Provide expert advice to nurses during natural disasters.
Answer: A
The CDC manages the COCA to ensure that clinicians have up-to-date information. The COCA is designed to provide two-way communication between clinicians and the CDC about emerging health threats such as pandemics, natural disasters, and terrorism. The COCA keeps a list of emergency preparedness and training resources offered by federal agencies and COCA partners.
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