203.02 Triage Report

Questions and Answers

What is included in a Triage Report after initial triage is completed?

A detailed medical history of patients

The number of patients and their classification (correct)

The locations of all patients

Personal information of each patient

What role does the Triage Sector Officer play in the triage process?

Conducts initial medical examinations

Arranges tracking slips to assess patient conditions (correct)

Coordinates the transportation of patients to hospitals

Initiates contact with family members of the patients

After completing triage, what can Command do with the triage crews?

Notify families about the patients’ conditions

Require them to complete additional paperwork

Reassign them to other functions as needed (correct)

Only keep them on triage duty indefinitely

Which criteria is utilized for the initial triage process outlined in the report?

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What is a primary purpose of the Triage Report in relation to incident management?

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Study Notes

Triage Process Overview

Utilize the Arizona Triage System for effective patient assessment.
Red fanny packs containing triage materials found on all fire apparatus.

Triage Crew Responsibilities

Triage crew tags and labels all patients after assessment.
Tracking slips with patient details must be forwarded to the Triage Officer.

Triage Sector Officer's Role

Organizes tracking slips to quantify patients and assess their conditions.
Communicates the findings to Command via a Triage Report.

Triage Report Details

Triage Report indicates completion of the initial triage process.
Provides patient counts and classifications (e.g., IMMEDIATES, DELAYED, MINORS).
Example report structure: “Triage to Command. Triage is complete. We have 9 total patients: 2 IMMEDIATES, 3 DELAYED and 4 MINORS.”

Importance of Triage Report

Communicates the scale of the medical incident to all responding crews.
Guides Command in making critical decisions regarding resource allocation.
Allows for the reassignment of triage crews once initial triage is completed.

Description

This quiz covers the procedures for completing a Triage Report using the Arizona Triage System. Participants will learn about the tagging and labeling of patients, communication with the Triage Officer, and the organization of tracking slips. It's essential for effective emergency response and patient management during crises.