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What is the purpose of defusing in the context of the text?
What is the purpose of defusing in the context of the text?
- To discuss performance and logistical issues
- To normalize feelings and emotions associated with a critical incident (correct)
- To critique LVFR operations
- To provide psychotherapy to individuals involved in a traumatic event
When should Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) ideally take place?
When should Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) ideally take place?
- On the same day of the critical incident
- Within 72 hours of the critical incident (correct)
- Between 12-24 hours after the critical incident
- Up to three weeks after the critical incident
Who should be included in a CISD session?
Who should be included in a CISD session?
- Personnel directly involved in the critical incident (correct)
- All company officers, regardless of their involvement in the event
- All LVFR operations command staff
- Only personnel who were not directly involved in the event
What role does on-scene support play in a critical incident?
What role does on-scene support play in a critical incident?
What is the primary goal of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)?
What is the primary goal of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)?
When can a CISD session be conducted according to the text?
When can a CISD session be conducted according to the text?
What is excluded from discussions during a CISD session?
What is excluded from discussions during a CISD session?
Which individual could be part of on-scene support services?
Which individual could be part of on-scene support services?
What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Procedure for Critical Incident Stress Management?
What is the purpose of the Standard Operating Procedure for Critical Incident Stress Management?
Who is at risk for experiencing work-related and personal stress according to the SOP?
Who is at risk for experiencing work-related and personal stress according to the SOP?
What is the best approach to counter the effects of stress according to the SOP?
What is the best approach to counter the effects of stress according to the SOP?
What does LVFR recognize about the stress levels of its members?
What does LVFR recognize about the stress levels of its members?
Why is debriefing personnel shortly after exposure to extraordinary duty important?
Why is debriefing personnel shortly after exposure to extraordinary duty important?
What is the primary goal of continuous stress management education in the SOP?
What is the primary goal of continuous stress management education in the SOP?
What practice has been found most successful in countering the effects of stress according to first responder agencies?
What practice has been found most successful in countering the effects of stress according to first responder agencies?
When does LVFR recommend conducting debriefing sessions after critical incidents?
When does LVFR recommend conducting debriefing sessions after critical incidents?
What is the purpose of providing defusing within 12 hours of an incident?
What is the purpose of providing defusing within 12 hours of an incident?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program?
Which of the following situations might require disclosure of confidential information by a Peer Support Team member?
Which of the following situations might require disclosure of confidential information by a Peer Support Team member?
What is the main objective of conducting Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) within one week of an incident?
What is the main objective of conducting Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) within one week of an incident?
How does Critical Incident Stress Management differ from therapeutic interventions?
How does Critical Incident Stress Management differ from therapeutic interventions?
In what circumstances might a Peer Support Team member disclose confidential information?
In what circumstances might a Peer Support Team member disclose confidential information?
Why might individuals request confidential individual consults within the Critical Incident Stress Management program?
Why might individuals request confidential individual consults within the Critical Incident Stress Management program?
What is the main focus of a Critical Incident Stress Management program member regarding confidentiality?
What is the main focus of a Critical Incident Stress Management program member regarding confidentiality?
What determines if a CISD is the appropriate CISM action?
What determines if a CISD is the appropriate CISM action?
Who should be present during a CISD based on availability?
Who should be present during a CISD based on availability?
Who may be contacted to conduct the CISD in cases of mass critical incidents involving large groups?
Who may be contacted to conduct the CISD in cases of mass critical incidents involving large groups?
Which personnel are not included in the CISD after a critical incident?
Which personnel are not included in the CISD after a critical incident?
What is recommended to reduce stress-related problems after a critical incident?
What is recommended to reduce stress-related problems after a critical incident?
Who should remove initial personnel following a critical incident?
Who should remove initial personnel following a critical incident?
When should a separate CISD be conducted for Command, Administration, and Company Officers?
When should a separate CISD be conducted for Command, Administration, and Company Officers?
What are some examples of limits to confidentiality?
What are some examples of limits to confidentiality?
When can confidentiality be breached according to the text?
When can confidentiality be breached according to the text?
What type of consent is required to release information to a specified entity?
What type of consent is required to release information to a specified entity?
What rule from HIPAA is mentioned in relation to disclosing information?
What rule from HIPAA is mentioned in relation to disclosing information?
Why will a signed Limits of Confidentiality statement be maintained for individuals seeking one-on-one consults?
Why will a signed Limits of Confidentiality statement be maintained for individuals seeking one-on-one consults?
What will be done with the LVFR CISM Confidentiality Agreement before PST duties are implemented?
What will be done with the LVFR CISM Confidentiality Agreement before PST duties are implemented?
Which of the following is a valid reason for breaching confidentiality as per the text?
Which of the following is a valid reason for breaching confidentiality as per the text?
What is the purpose of maintaining a signed copy of the LVFR CISM Confidentiality Agreement?
What is the purpose of maintaining a signed copy of the LVFR CISM Confidentiality Agreement?
What is a valid reason for breaching confidentiality as per the text?
What is a valid reason for breaching confidentiality as per the text?
When should Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) ideally take place?
When should Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) ideally take place?
What is the purpose of providing defusing within 12 hours of an incident?
What is the purpose of providing defusing within 12 hours of an incident?
Who can be contacted to conduct a CISD in cases of mass critical incidents involving large groups?
Who can be contacted to conduct a CISD in cases of mass critical incidents involving large groups?
Why might individuals request confidential individual consults within the Critical Incident Stress Management program?
Why might individuals request confidential individual consults within the Critical Incident Stress Management program?
What will be done with the LVFR CISM Confidentiality Agreement before PST duties are implemented?
What will be done with the LVFR CISM Confidentiality Agreement before PST duties are implemented?
What is required to release information to a designated entity according to the text?
What is required to release information to a designated entity according to the text?
What practice has been found most successful in countering the effects of stress according to first responder agencies?
What practice has been found most successful in countering the effects of stress according to first responder agencies?
What is the primary purpose of the Standard Operating Procedure for Critical Incident Stress Management?
What is the primary purpose of the Standard Operating Procedure for Critical Incident Stress Management?
Why are debriefing sessions recommended shortly after exposure to extraordinary duty?
Why are debriefing sessions recommended shortly after exposure to extraordinary duty?
What is the best approach to managing stress according to LVFR's SOP?
What is the best approach to managing stress according to LVFR's SOP?
Why does LVFR recommend conducting Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) internally?
Why does LVFR recommend conducting Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) internally?
Which personnel are at risk for experiencing both work-related and personal stress according to the SOP?
Which personnel are at risk for experiencing both work-related and personal stress according to the SOP?
What is recommended by first responder agencies as a successful practice to counteract stress effects?
What is recommended by first responder agencies as a successful practice to counteract stress effects?
How does LVFR address on-going, non-critical, job-related and personal stress?
How does LVFR address on-going, non-critical, job-related and personal stress?
In what timeframe does LVFR recommend conducting debriefing sessions post extraordinary duty exposure?
In what timeframe does LVFR recommend conducting debriefing sessions post extraordinary duty exposure?
Who is responsible for overseeing the PST program within the LVFR?
Who is responsible for overseeing the PST program within the LVFR?
What group is responsible for identifying critical incidents that may need a defusing or debriefing?
What group is responsible for identifying critical incidents that may need a defusing or debriefing?
Who can request support from the Peer Support Team directly for non-critical incidents?
Who can request support from the Peer Support Team directly for non-critical incidents?
What is the primary responsibility of the Peer Support Team according to the LVFR policy?
What is the primary responsibility of the Peer Support Team according to the LVFR policy?
In what way do Peer Support Team members differ from other LVFR employees in terms of offering support?
In what way do Peer Support Team members differ from other LVFR employees in terms of offering support?
What role is NOT specifically mentioned as a responsibility of the Crisis Intervention Administrator?
What role is NOT specifically mentioned as a responsibility of the Crisis Intervention Administrator?
What distinguishes LVFR personnel or family members who may request support from the PST?
What distinguishes LVFR personnel or family members who may request support from the PST?
Which group has a responsibility to initiate a request for the CIA when identifying a critical incident?
Which group has a responsibility to initiate a request for the CIA when identifying a critical incident?
What must a Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Peer Support Team (PST) Member do if they become aware of personal and private information about personnel?
What must a Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Peer Support Team (PST) Member do if they become aware of personal and private information about personnel?
What does the Confidentiality Agreement for Peer Support Team Members primarily aim to protect?
What does the Confidentiality Agreement for Peer Support Team Members primarily aim to protect?
If a Peer Support Team member learns that an individual within the department is receiving services through the Critical Incident Stress Management Program, what action should they take?
If a Peer Support Team member learns that an individual within the department is receiving services through the Critical Incident Stress Management Program, what action should they take?
What is expected of a Peer Support Team member in terms of confidentiality regarding referrals made through the CISM program?
What is expected of a Peer Support Team member in terms of confidentiality regarding referrals made through the CISM program?
Why are referrals to mental health providers, substance abuse providers, or any other agency considered confidential?
Why are referrals to mental health providers, substance abuse providers, or any other agency considered confidential?
What should a Peer Support Team member do if they learn that an individual in their chain of command has utilized CISM services?
What should a Peer Support Team member do if they learn that an individual in their chain of command has utilized CISM services?
How should a Peer Support Team member handle knowledge of an individual being seen by any member of the PST?
How should a Peer Support Team member handle knowledge of an individual being seen by any member of the PST?
Why is it crucial for a Peer Support Team member to respect the confidentiality of individuals seen by any member of the PST?
Why is it crucial for a Peer Support Team member to respect the confidentiality of individuals seen by any member of the PST?
What is a circumstance that may require breaching confidentiality, as outlined in the text?
What is a circumstance that may require breaching confidentiality, as outlined in the text?
What is the role of the Crisis Intervention Administrator in relation to confidentiality?
What is the role of the Crisis Intervention Administrator in relation to confidentiality?
Under what circumstances can information be shared according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's 'minimum necessary' rule?
Under what circumstances can information be shared according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's 'minimum necessary' rule?
What should individuals maintain regarding participant information, as stated in the text?
What should individuals maintain regarding participant information, as stated in the text?
When can participant information be disclosed according to the text?
When can participant information be disclosed according to the text?
What is the consequence of breaching confidentiality without consent from the participant?
What is the consequence of breaching confidentiality without consent from the participant?
In what situation would disclosing participant information to a specified entity be permissible?
In what situation would disclosing participant information to a specified entity be permissible?
Why is maintaining confidentiality crucial for participants' trust and well-being?
Why is maintaining confidentiality crucial for participants' trust and well-being?
