A primary care clinic is being established in a rural county that recently experienced a hurricane severely damaging its infrastructure for medical care. Which of the following considerations would be the priority when planning for this clinic?

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The priority in planning should be the ability to provide mental health services to the community members. In 2007, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee developed its Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Setting. It emphasizes the importance of primary care clinics being able to provide mental health services to victims of the disaster.

A Primary Care Clinic Is Being Established in a Rural