Which is an example of a bioterrorism and emergency readiness competency for a public health worker?
a. Recognition of unusual events that might indicate an emergency
b. Involvement in the chain of command
c. Using a set of preplanned activities for every disaster
d. Leaving communication to the authorities
A
The ability to recognize unusual events that might indicate an emergency and describe appropri-ate action is a competency public health workers should possess.
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