A major earthquake has occurred within the vicinity of the local hospital. The nursing supervisor working the night shift at the hospital receives information that the hospital disaster plan will be activated
The supervisor will need to work with what organization responsible for coordinating interagency relief assistance?
A) Office of Emergency Management
B) Incident Command System
C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
D) American Red Cross
Ans: A
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The Office of Emergency Management coordinates the disaster relief efforts at state and local levels. The Incident Command System is a management tool to organize personnel, facilities, equipment, and communication in an emergency situation. The CDC is the agency for disease prevention and control and it supports state and local health departments. The American Red Cross provides additional support.
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