Module 2 Discussion

Instructions

Find a mass casualty event, whether it is a planned event or happened in real-time. Describe the event and then discuss how the event was handled, including the triage, incident command, and transportation of the event.

Use the event you choose to relate to your organization and how you would handle a similar event in your jurisdiction. 

Provide critical feedback and reply to at least two other student's posts, questioning any information provided or adding your recommendations. Saying good job or great information is not critical feedback. Discussions are meant to be discussions with back-and-forth dialogue. See the syllabus for a reminder of expectations for participation in all course discussions.

Guidelines and Grading

This discussion is worth 20 points and measures the following objectives:

• Discuss the placement and functions of the medical branch in an incident management system (IMS).
• Describe the functions of the triage, treatment, and transport groups in the medical branch.
• Discuss the importance of a post-incident review following a mass casualty incident.
• Discuss when the resources for a particular event on an EMS system indicate a mass casualty incident.
• Describe considerations in determining the transport destination for patients during a mass casualty incident.
• Describe the implementation of incident command for a mass casualty incident.
• Acknowledge the importance of adhering to principles of triage in mass casualty incidents.
• Analyze a situation for unique EMS aspects of scheduled events that involve mass gatherings (planned and unplanned).
• Identify the planning considerations for EMS operations during various scheduled events involving mass gatherings.
• Identify the factors used to determine the level of medical protection provided during mass gatherings.
• Discuss the role of the EMS provider during various scheduled events involving mass gatherings.
• Discuss the value of the EMS provider’s personal safety awareness at mass gatherings and special events (planned and unplanned).

Discussions will be graded using the following criteria:

• Initial original post submission
• Initial original post content
• Response to peers
• Citation formatting
• Spelling and grammar

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