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.Preventive screening is not a priority at this time.Referrals for other services are also not a priority immediately following the hurricane.Supplying community members with daily necessities is a priority but it is the function of other disaster relief organizations to do so.It would not fall within the purview of a primary care clinic.

A Primary Care Clinic Is Being Established in a Rural