Which preparedness activity is given as an example?

• A. Arrange a series of emergency operations plan walkthrough sessions for all hospital personnel
• B. Build tsunami walls
• C. Conduct avalanche surveys
• D. Compile vital statistics

Answer: (A)

Being prepared means practicing how to respond, not just having plans on paper. Arranging a series of emergency operations plan walkthrough sessions for all hospital personnel directly builds readiness because it turns the plan into actionable steps. It helps every staff member understand their role, the chain of command, and the communication processes, and it reveals gaps or ambiguities before an actual emergency. This kind of hands-on familiarity with the plan is what makes a response coordinated and timely when something goes wrong.

The other options miss that practical training focus: building tsunami walls is about physical mitigation, not practicing the response; avalanche surveys are hazard assessment work; compiling vital statistics is data collection for monitoring, not an exercise in implementing the emergency plan.