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date: 07 February 2025

Disaster Preparedness for Organizationslocked

Disaster Preparedness for Organizationslocked

  • Becky S. CorbettBecky S. CorbettBSCorbett Consulting

Summary

Social workers are well trained to respond to natural and human-caused disasters. They use their strength-based perspectives to assist individuals, families, organizations, and communities after a disaster. They are called on to assess the situation, provide counseling and support, and link affected individuals to resources. However, they may not think about preparing for disasters in their own organization or practice, including workplace safety. Social workers need to create organizational disaster preparedness plans that follow workplace safety guidelines and patient and client safety standards, address business continuity and self-care during and after a disaster, and are ethically responsible.

Subjects

  • Administration and Management
  • Macro Practice
  • Social Work Profession

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