After the immediate response in a mass casualty event, one of the next phases is “recovery”. What does this phase involve?
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Correct answer: Restoring operations to normal, debriefing staff, and revising plans
Recovery phase includes returning to normal operations, staff debriefing, performance evaluation and updating disaster plans for future events.
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