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The preparedness index
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1 = Strongly
Disagree 2 = Disagree
3 = Agree 4 = Strongly
Agree |
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To what extent do you agree with the following
statements? Circle the
appropriate response using the key above. |
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1. I am able to function well in a recently
assembled or unfamiliar team
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2. I am prepared to be called away at short notice
to work for an undetermined amount of time
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3. I am aware of the range of emotional and
psychological stressors often encountered in a disaster situation
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4. I am familiar with the recommended coping
strategies associated with the emotional and psychological stressors
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5. I am familiar with the concept of Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder
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6. I can recognise emotional and psychological
stress in others
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7. I feel confident that I would be able to impart
appropriate advice to colleagues displaying signs of emotional or
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psychological
distress |
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8. If I were to experience emotional or
psychological distress I would be willing to seek assistance
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9. I am familiar with the concept of critical
incident stress debriefing
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10. I would be reluctant to share my experiences of
a mass casualty incident with my immediate family
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11. I am aware of the duties required within my
identification team
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12. I am aware of the duties required within the
other identification teams
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13. I am confident in my ability to carry out the
duties required of my identification group
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14. I am confident that I could work effectively in
a group other than my own
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15. I am familiar with the primary forensic
literature reporting mass disaster situations and the problems highlighted
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therein |
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16. I am aware of the range of agencies involved in
a mass disaster situation
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17. I feel I am prepared sufficiently to contribute
effectively to a dental mass disaster GO-TEAM
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