Disaster Preparedness and Management

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Which of the following is the MOST critical component of disaster preparedness and management?

  • Maintaining a safe environment (correct)
  • Securing financial resources
  • Establishing media relations
  • Stockpiling non-essential supplies

In disaster management, what is the MAIN focus during the 'response' phase?

  • Implementing mitigation strategies
  • Taking decisive action to address the immediate threats (correct)
  • Assessing long-term community needs
  • Establishing policies for future prevention

Which disaster planning approach maximizes preparedness for the effort and resources involved?

  • Agent-Specific Approach
  • Location-Based Approach
  • All-Hazards Approach (correct)
  • Resource-Based Approach

A community in California is developing a disaster plan. According to the Agent-Specific Approach, what threats should the community prioritize?

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What is the primary characteristic of a 'directive' style of leadership in disaster management?

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In which phase of disaster management is a directive leadership style MOST appropriate?

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What key action defines the 'supportive' leadership style in disaster management?

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What is the MOST important aspect of participative leadership during disaster management?

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In what scenario is an achievement-oriented leadership style MOST effective during disaster management?

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During which phases of disaster management are participative and achievement-oriented management styles generally MOST effective?

<p>Mitigation and Preparedness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action is MOST characteristic of the recovery and evaluation phase of disaster management?

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Why is honest assessment emphasized during the recovery and evaluation phase of disaster management?

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What is the BEST approach a leader should take to support traumatized staff during the recovery phase?

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What consideration is MOST important while ensuring the continuation of essential services during a disaster?

<p>Maintaining a safe environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the Agent-Specific Approach to disaster planning?

<p>Planning for the threats that a community believes are most viable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When would a directive leadership style be MOST necessary?

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What is MOST likely to be a leader's focus when using the Supportive (Collaborative) leadership style?

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Which behavior is MOST typical of a leader practicing Participative leadership?

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What is the main way the Achievement-Oriented leadership style improves teamwork?

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What kind of events should be included when developing a disaster preparedness and management plan?

<p>Events that are a combination of internal and external (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disaster management activity is MOST related to the 'Mitigation' phase?

<p>Implementing long-term risk reduction measures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the response phase of disaster management, why is a directive leadership style often preferred?

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During which disaster phase is collaborative (supportive) leadership MOST valuable?

<p>During meetings to assess the impact of the disaster (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the recovery phase, which leadership approach BEST addresses the psychological impact on staff?

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What is the role of leadership in disaster management?

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Flashcards

Safe Environment

Maintaining a secure environment during a disaster.

Essential Services

Continuing essential services through emergency disruptions.

Types of Disaster Events

Internal incidents, external events, or a combination of both.

Preparedness/Risk Assessment

Assessing risks and preparing for potential disasters.

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Mitigation

Reducing the severity or impact of a disaster.

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Response

The actions taken immediately before, during, and after a disaster to save lives, minimize damage, and enhance recovery.

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Recovery & Rehabilitation

Restoring affected areas to their pre-disaster condition.

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Agent-Specific Approach

Planning for threats most likely to occur in a specific region.

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Regional Threat planning

Communities plan for threats most likely to occur in their region.

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All-Hazards Approach

Maximizing preparedness for the effort and expenditures involved.

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Directive Leadership

Leader takes an active role, setting clear objectives and ensuring follow-through.

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Supportive Leadership

Manager supports employees until task completion, not just delegating.

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Participative Leadership

Leaders listen to employees and involve them in decision-making.

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Achievement-Oriented Leadership

Leader encourages individual growth by setting challenging goals.

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Management Styles For Planning

Risk assessment and planning are best achieved through participative and achievement-oriented management styles.

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Leadership Style for Response Phase

A directive style of leadership is most effective during this phase.

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Leadership Style For Recovery Phase

Collaborative leadership is most effective during the recovery and evaluation phase.

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Study Notes

  • Lawrence James S. Mallari is a Registered Nurse, holds a Master of Arts in Nursing, and is a certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B).

Disaster Preparedness and Management

  • Aims to maintain a safe environment.
  • Ensures continuation of essential services during emergencies.
  • Events can be internal, external, or a combination of both.

Disaster Management Phases

  • Preparedness/Risk Assessment.
  • Mitigation.
  • Response.
  • Recovery & Rehabilitation.

Types of Disaster Planning

  • Agent-Specific Approach.
  • All-Hazards Approach.

Agent-Specific Approach

  • Involves planning for threats most likely to occur in a specific region, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, or tornadoes.
  • Communities are more motivated by addressing locally perceived threats.
  • Planning for earthquakes, floods, and wildfires is more practical in California compared to planning for hurricanes and tornadoes.

All-Hazards Approach

  • Maximizes preparedness efforts and expenditures.
  • Focuses on planning for common problems and tasks that arise in most disasters.

Types of Disaster Leadership

  • Directive.
  • Supportive (Collaborative).
  • Participative.
  • Achievement-Oriented.

Directive Leadership

  • Is a task-oriented style.
  • Leaders take an active role in setting clear objectives.
  • Leaders ensure employees follow through, providing coaching, clarifying responsibilities, removing roadblocks, and offering praise.

Supportive (Collaborative) Leadership

  • Involves managers supporting employees until a task is completed instead of merely delegating tasks.

Participative Leadership

  • Leaders listen to their employees and involve them in the decision-making process.
  • Everyone collaborates to address issues.
  • This style incorporates internal votes for problem-solving.

Achievement-Oriented Leadership

  • Leaders encourage individual growth by setting challenging goals.
  • Focuses on setting and achieving goals.
  • Fosters continuous improvement for individuals.

Noncrisis Phases: Risk Assessment and Planning

  • Mitigation and Preparation use Participative and Achievement-Oriented Management styles.
  • Workers identify effective and ineffective strategies.

Response Phase

  • Requires a more directive leadership style.
  • Leaders must act quickly and decisively.
  • Has little time for extended consultation.
  • Experienced leaders should be assigned leadership tasks.

Recovery and Evaluation Phase

  • Benefits from collaborative (supportive) and participatory leadership.
  • A less commanding approach encourages honest assessment from participating staff.
  • Provides essential information for improvement.
  • Traumatized staff may need support from the leader.

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