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Table 2 Questionnaire on perceived readiness and preparation

From: Factors influencing readiness to deploy in disaster response: findings from a cross-sectional survey of the Department of Veterans Affairs Disaster Emergency Medical Personnel System

These next questions are about your level of readiness and preparation for deployment. Please select one response to indicate how much you disagree or agree with each of the following statements:

 

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Slightly disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Slightly agree

Agree

Strongly agree

I am prepared for deployment.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

My family and/or friends support my participation as a DEMPS volunteer.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

My supervisors and coworkers support my participation as a DEMPS volunteer.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

I am confident in my ability to effectively respond to the deployment mobilization process.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

I am confident in my ability to meet all administrative demands during demobilization.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

I am confident in my ability to provide quality care during deployment.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

I am confident in my ability to manage stress during deployment.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

I am confident that I will know how to access mental health support if needed while deployed.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

I feel prepared to deal with unexpected situations that may occur during deployment.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

If an event was to occur in the next 3 months, and I am asked to deploy, I am likely to go.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7