Internertional Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Officer Certification Practice Exam

What is NOT a valid assumption when developing a plan for response to a civil disturbance?

1. Availability of adequate staffing may be affected

2. Planning and coordination will be an ongoing activity

3. Outside services such as transportation and deliveries will not be affected

4. Needed response by police and fire may be delayed

The correct answer is: Outside services such as transportation and deliveries will not be affected

In developing a plan for response to a civil disturbance, assuming that outside services such as transportation and deliveries will not be affected is not valid. During civil disturbances, various external factors come into play that can impact the normal operations of transportation and supply lines. For example, disruptions in traffic, road closures, or heightened security measures may prevent the timely arrival of essential services, making it essential to consider potential interruptions in these areas. The other assumptions hold validity in crisis planning. The possibility that the availability of adequate staffing may be affected acknowledges that staff might feel unsafe, may not be able to reach the location, or might be needed elsewhere. Ongoing planning and coordination recognize that the situation can evolve and requires adaptability. Lastly, acknowledging that the needed response by police and fire may be delayed reflects the reality that emergency services could be overwhelmed or unable to respond immediately in the chaotic circumstances of a civil disturbance.