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CIR Readiness Survey

For Organization and Business Leaders

Estimated time: 3-6 minutes

Critical incidents (such as workplace accidents, violence, sudden loss, suicide, or natural disasters) can disrupt operations, impact employee well‑being, and create long‑term risk if not managed effectively.


This brief survey helps leaders assess their organization’s readiness to respond to critical incidents, protect their workforce, and maintain business continuity

Section 1: Organization Information

1. Industry sector:
2. Approximate number of employees.
1-10
11-50
51-250
251-1000
1000+
3. Do you currently have an internal behavioral health crisis response team?
Yes
No
Considering
4. Has your organization experienced a critical incident in the past 5 years?
Yes
No

Critical Incident: A sudden, unexpected event that overwhelms normal coping capacity (e.g., suicide, natural disaster, accident, crime, threats).

Section 2: CIR Preparedness and Capacity

Critical Incident Response (CIR): Structured support that helps organizations stabilize, protect employee well-being, reduce risk, and restore normal operations following a serious event.

Instructions: For each statement, please rate how accurately it reflects your organization.

5. We have a designated team or protocol in place to respond to critical incidents.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
6. Our employees know how to access support after a serious workplace or personal crisis.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
7. Our organization proactively prepares employees to manage stress and critical incidents.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
8.Our organization can provide timely emotional support (within 24 hours) to affected employees and responders after a critical incident.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
9. Our workforce and emergency response teams are trained in Psychological First Aid (PFA).
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree

Psychological First Aid (PFA): An evidence-informed practical approach to reduce initial distress and foster short and long-term functioning after a critical incident.

10. CIR services are part of our business continuity planning.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree

Section 3: Needs and Perceptions

11.CIR services can help our organization reduce risk, protect reputation, and support staff retention.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
12. Access to an external, rapid-response CIR team would strengthen our organization’s crisis readiness.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree

Section 4: Interest in Services

13. Based on your responses, which of the following would be valuable to your organization? (Check all that apply)

Workforce Wellness Check: A brief 15-item digital questionnaire for employees to screen for mental health distress, functioning, and well-being.

Next Steps

If you expressed interest in the Workforce Wellness Check, consultation, training, or critical incident response services, fill in the optional contact information below and we will follow up within 3-5 business days. To speak with someone sooner please call: 208-278-8828

Contact Information (Optional)

This survey is confidential and designed to support informed leadership decisions.

 

Compassion

Competence

Commitment

Care

(208) 278-8828

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All services provided by CIRS are non-clinical, educational, and supportive in nature. They do not constitute psychotherapy, mental health counseling, diagnosis, or treatment and do not establish a therapist-client relationship. Those in need of counseling services can click HERE to schedule an appointment with a licensed clinical professional in their state.

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