Knowing that a disaster can occur at any time, staff at a community hospital create a disaster plan that is based on a risk assessment. Which of the following activities should be included in the plan?
a. Scheduling periodic mock disasters to practice preparedness
b. Developing an ongoing media campaign that stresses the excellence of the employer
c. Reviewing all of the hospital policies for consistency and appropriateness
d. Sharing stories of problems that have occurred when communities have not been prepared for a disaster
ANS: A
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