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WINDSHIELD SURVEY [2 records]

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Record 1 2022-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Emergency Management
  • Risks and Threats (Security)
CONT

... emergency responders are directed to conduct a windshield survey to gain situational awareness, allowing emergency managers to develop a common operating picture, develop incident priorities, and initiate a response and recovery plan. ... The windshield survey ... allows incident commanders (ICs) to determine how much damage has occurred; evaluate immediate needs to ensure the health, safety, and security of the community; and provide a basis for ... needs such as mass-care shelters, food, and infrastructure restoration.

OBS

In French, the term "évaluation superficielle" designates an assessment that can take place by other means than by driving.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des urgences
  • Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
OBS

En anglais, le terme «windshield survey» désigne une évaluation à partir d'un véhicule.

Spanish

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Record 2 2022-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Medicine
DEF

... an informal survey where the health professional drives around the community/area they are researching, and records his/her observations.

CONT

A windshield survey and a literature review are prepared by clinical groups ... Students complete an additional asset mapping assignment to demonstrate their understanding of population health community assessment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie de la médecine
CONT

Une enquête superficielle et une analyse documentaire sont préparées par des groupes cliniques [...] Les étudiantes réalisent une cartographie des atouts [supplémentaires] afin de démontrer leur compréhension de l'évaluation de la santé de la population de la collectivité.

OBS

L'enquête est menée à partir d'un véhicule.

Spanish

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