This three-day course focuses on protection for hospital-based first responders during releases of chemicals, radiological particles, and biological agents (overt releases) that produce victims who may require decontamination before receiving medical care. Applicability Although intended for mass casualty incidents as they affect emergency department personnel at fixed hospitals, the basic principles and concepts of this guidance also apply to mobile casualty care facilities and temporary shelters, such as would be necessary in the event of a catastrophic incident involving tens or hundreds of thousands of victims.
This three-day course focuses on protection for hospital-based first responders during releases of chemicals, radiological particles, and biological agents (overt releases) that produce victims who may require decontamination before receiving medical care.
Applicability Although intended for mass casualty incidents as they affect emergency department personnel at fixed hospitals, the basic principles and concepts of this guidance also apply to mobile casualty care facilities and temporary shelters, such as would be necessary in the event of a catastrophic incident involving tens or hundreds of thousands of victims.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Identify steps to plan for incidents involving hazardous substances. Identify sources of exposure and hazards and suggest possible solutions. Discuss the types of training necessary for each classification of employees responding to mass casualty emergencies. Develop a working Emergency Management Plan.
Emergency Department Personnel Hospital First Receiver Teams Nursing Staff & Patient Care Providers Healthcare Facility Managers Hospital Security Personnel Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness Staff Industrial Hygienists Infection Control Officers Environmental Services & Support Personnel Collateral Duty Safety Personnel Program Administrators Line Supervisors
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