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Defining critical incidents

Incidents

Q Examine the definition for critical incidents used in this course and the article. How do the definitions differ? Examine the conceptual model for the study of critical incidents advanced in the article and explain the various components of the model, and also explain which you think is most important and why?

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The critical incident can be defined as any kind of alleged or actual situation or event, which can create an important risk of serious or substantial harm to the mental or physical health, well-being and safety. On the other hand, in the provided article, the critical incidents are defined as a situation or event that threatens people and their business, community or homes involving a ned for swift and decisive action. More or less both the definitions are similar as the main and core idea is the same.