The hospital administration arranges for critical incident stress debriefing for the staff after a mass casualty incident. Which statement by the debriefing team leader is most appropriate for this situation?
a. "You are free to express your feelings; whatever is said here stays here."
b. "Let's evaluate what went wrong and develop policies for future incidents."
c. "This session is only for nursing and medical staff, not for ancillary personnel."
d. "Let's pass around the written policy compliance form for everyone."
ANS: A
Strict confidentiality during stress debriefing is essential so that staff members can feel comfortable sharing their feelings, which should be accepted unconditionally. Brainstorming improvements and discussing policies would occur during an administrative review. Any employee present during a mass casualty situation is eligible for critical incident stress management services.
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