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The preparedness index

1 = Strongly Disagree  2 = Disagree  3 = Agree  4 = Strongly Agree

 

To what extent do you agree with the following statements?  Circle the appropriate response using the key above.

 

 

1. I am able to function well in a recently assembled or unfamiliar team                                                                                                  1                2              3              4

 

2. I am prepared to be called away at short notice to work for an undetermined amount of time                                                                1              2              3              4

 

3. I am aware of the range of emotional and psychological stressors often encountered in a disaster situation                                          1              2              3              4

 

4. I am familiar with the recommended coping strategies associated with the emotional and psychological stressors                                1              2              3              4

 

5. I am familiar with the concept of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder                                                                                                        1              2              3              4

 

6. I can recognise emotional and psychological stress in others                                                                                                                 1              2              3              4

 

7. I feel confident that I would be able to impart appropriate advice to colleagues displaying signs of emotional or                                    1              2              3              4

    psychological distress

 

8. If I were to experience emotional or psychological distress I would be willing to seek assistance                                                             1              2              3              4

 

9. I am familiar with the concept of critical incident stress debriefing                                                                                                        1              2              3              4

 

10. I would be reluctant to share my experiences of a mass casualty incident with my immediate family                                                   1              2              3              4

 

11. I am aware of the duties required within my identification team                                                                                                           1              2              3              4

 

12. I am aware of the duties required within the other identification teams                                                                                                1              2              3              4

 

13. I am confident in my ability to carry out the duties required of my identification group                                                                      1              2              3              4

 

14. I am confident that I could work effectively in a group other than my own                                                                                        1              2              3              4

 

15. I am familiar with the primary forensic literature reporting mass disaster situations and the problems highlighted                              1              2              3              4

      therein

 

16. I am aware of the range of agencies involved in a mass disaster situation                                                                                            1              2              3              4

 

17. I feel I am prepared sufficiently to contribute effectively to a dental mass disaster GO-TEAM                                                           1              2              3              4