MCI Activation
Code Triage, External, MCI in progress. Prepare for Surge.
What is the overhead page to alert of MCI activation?
2RNs + 1MD + 2EMTs + RT
Who is assigned to Triage Area team?
MedSurg, Case Management, Population Health
Which departments support rapid discharge of the Emergency Department?
Medical Care Branch Director
Who collects informational briefings from unit leads to report to HICC?
Medical Director, ED Physician, House Supervisor, In-Patient Unit Managers, EP Coordinator
Which Key Staff are immediately notified of an external MCI incident?
1RN + 1EMT
Who is assigned to the E1 Entry Triage Team?
Determine Communication Channel; Gather Information and Report to HICC
What is involved in establishing a chain of communication and command?
What information is provided to each team during interdepartmental briefings?
Radio Room
Where is the MICN stationed once initial notification of an external MCI event occurs?
Support transfers and transports; direct transport and movement teams; answers phone inquires
What are the main tasks of the Dispo Lead / Patient Movement Lead?
Available On-site & On-call Staff; Total Patients in Department; Total Persons in Waiting Room; Total Available Beds; Supply & Equipment Needs
Which critical information is necessary for a department status summary?
Virtual & In-Person HICC
What are the two options for command center activation?
Activation Checklists & Incident Specific Protocols
Which protocols or checklists are immediately activated to respond to an MCI event?
Receive POV patients; conduct START triage; utilize tagging & ribbons; direct patients to appropriate treatment areas; track incoming patients
What are the main tasks of the E1 Entry Triage Team?
Triage Tags, Downtime Packets, Collection Bins, White Board
What supplies are needed to track patients and/or patient care in an MCI event?
Every 15 minutes or as requested by HICC
How often should each unit gather department status during MCI?
Casualty Care Unit
What term describes the Emergency Department as the receiving unit during an MCI?
Collect Dispatch and Triage / Treatment Data; Report to HICC; Track Staff Assignments within Department
What are the main tasks of the Casualty Care Unit Lead?
Dispo Lead & Patient Tracking
Which staff roles are responsible for tracking patient movement?
Retrieves communication devices; transfers messages between units
What are the main tasks of the Communication Runner?