The program administration responsibilities are outlined in the management plan, which forms the spine of a disaster behavioral health response program, and should be adjusted according to the program’s ongoing needs assessment. The goal of the plan is to ensure that all of the interrelated components of the disaster response plan work together and to assign accountability so that each department and staff member is clear on their roles and responsibilities. The following is a checklist of those program administrative components that should be found within the management plan: Needs Assessment Communications Internal Communications Approval and Reporting Process External Communications Media Outreach Strategy Staffing Team Design Supervision Screening and Credentialing Disaster Response Assignment Training Fiscal Management Program and Funding Limitations Quality Assurance Evaluation and Data Collection Administrative Issues Organizational and Individual Stress Management The Definition and Characteristics of Stress Organizational Stress Management Disaster Responder Stress Management Typical Stressors for Disaster Response/Crisis Counseling Staff Warning Signs of Excessive Stress Individual Approaches to Stress Management Self-Awareness Management of Workload Balanced Lifestyle Stress-Reduction Techniques Effective Supervision and Training