Question

What is the benefit of coordinating with outside agencies, like police and firefighters, during an emergency situation?

to share resources

to be able to shut down the hospital

to pass on responsibility to other agencies

Answer 1

Correct answer: to share resources.

Coordinating with police, fire, EMS and other agencies lets you pool personnel, equipment, information and expertise, improve scene safety and communication, and run a unified incident response. Shutting down the hospital or passing responsibility to others are not appropriate goals of coordination.