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Arii_bell · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Health care agencies incorporate a continuity plan to ensure business continuity and successful recovery after a disaster. Which of the following is the most effective way to emphasize the importance of disaster preparedness?

1. Conduct staff reviews of continuity and recovery plans
2. Test the emergency staff notification system
3. Incorporate mock disaster situations into staff training
4. Display continuity plans in conspicuous places

Question 2

Which description best fits a work breakdown structure (WBS)?

1. A project planning software program is selected for use by the steering committee to assist in planning needed changes.
2. The implementation committee learns about the capabilities of a new wireless system.
3. A timeline is developed to determine who will do necessary tasks for the implementation of each project phase.
4. A committee is formed to guide the implementation of a new wireless system.

parshano · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The health care agency emphasizes the importance of disaster preparedness by incorporating mock disaster situations into staff training. The other responses also help to ensure business continuity and successful recovery.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The correct answer is a timeline is developed to determine who will do necessary tasks for the implementation of each project phase.. A WBS is needed to clearly address all necessary tasks required to implement a new system and includes a timeline for implementation of the project. At this point in the project cycle the committee has already been selected and has an understanding of the new system. Project planning software is used mainly to manage timelines and scheduling of tasks.