Mass Casualty Incidents
Severe Weather
Incident Command
Communications
Potpourri
100
How would our hospital be made aware of a potential mass casualty incident?
FM Ambulance would contact the ED via radio to provide awareness
100
True or False: During a tornado watch, the emergency sirens will sound in Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Dilworth?
False. Sirens will sound for a tornado warning.
100
Who makes the decision to activate Incident Command?
HS, AOC, EP, and others if available or needed. It should not be the decision of a single person unless the incident is very impactful and immediate.
100
What sources of information are available to staff outside of work?
• Essentia website • Facebook • Twitter • Employee hotline • Local media • Paging/Spok Mobile
100
When should a Rapid Response code be called?
Rapid Response should be called early for an existing patient who’s condition has deteriorated.
200
What system does the ED use to categorize and prioritize incoming patients?
START Triage for adults JumpSTART Triage for pediatric patients
200
During severe winter weather, who coordinates the pickup of critical need staff?
HS and staffing coordinators if available.
200
Who assumes the role of Incident Commander initially and who can assume the role for an extended period?
HS then AOC or someone with appropriate knowledge and authority
200
What is the employee hotline phone number?
701-364-4636
200
Who coordinates Labor Pool setup and operations?
During the day: Staffing Office Manager with staffing coordinators Evening: Staffing coordinator Night: IC will designate staff if setup is needed immediately, Staffing Office will be called in
300
What are the 4 triage categories?
• Green • Yellow • Red • Black
300
The hospital has been damaged by a tornado. What alternate location (outside the hospital) has been identified for Incident Command?
Support Services Center – Training Room
300
Once Incident Command is activated and announced overhead, what is the next step?
Conduct an Initial Incident Briefing
300
What communication devices are available to staff if the phone system goes down?
• Radios • Land lines • Spok paging • Overhead notification • Carousel TV’s
300
Where are the controlled access buttons located?
• Outside Incident Command Room • Behind the hospitality desk • Behind the ED registration desk
400
For decontamination, where are supplies stored and where could decontamination occur?
Supplies for a few patients are located in the ED garage. Mass decon supplies are in the EP garage. Decon for single or a few patients in ED Room 2; mass decon in the ED garage
400
Besides staffing and power supply, what impact would an ice storm have on our hospital?
• Courier transportation • Food/medical deliveries • Linen delivery • Patient transportation
400
Who should arrive at the Incident Command Room when “Activate Incident Command” is announced overhead?
The resource nurse, manager, supervisor, or department director
400
What is the media relations 24-hour phone number?
701-630-1270
400
What resource can we use to order medical supplies and equipment needed during an emergency?
HAN assets
500
What is your role/Incident Command’s role during a mass casualty incident?
• Inform staff • Help initiate processes • Assess/free up beds • Initiate Labor Pool • Determine the need for controlled access
500
What storm feature/shape visible on weather radar indicates the potential or existence of a tornado?
A hook usually in the right-rear part of the storm (relative to the motion of the storm)
500
What resource is available to guide you through the process of establishing Incident Command?
The House Supervisor Job Action Sheet on The Source or First 30 Minutes Job Action Sheet (HS) in the .EMERGENCY Prep. Procedures folder on the U drive
500
How many land line phones do we have identified and could use during a phone outage?
Nine
500
The Internet and phone lines are down, including land lines. What resource do we have to communicate with community partners?
Ham radio, Red River Radio Amateurs, ARES
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