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The Medical Group should consist of a Medical Chief, Medical Control, Triage, Treatment, and Transport.
The Medical Group should consist of a Medical Chief, Medical Control, Triage, Treatment, and Transport.
True
The Medical Chief is responsible for assigning companies to the positions within the Medical Group.
The Medical Chief is responsible for assigning companies to the positions within the Medical Group.
True
The first ALS ambulance on the scene will take on the role of Communications Officer.
The first ALS ambulance on the scene will take on the role of Communications Officer.
False
Triage should be performed using the START/JumpStart method with SMART triage tags.
Triage should be performed using the START/JumpStart method with SMART triage tags.
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The Transportation Officer is responsible for keeping track of patient names, triage tag color, and assigning destinations to the ambulances.
The Transportation Officer is responsible for keeping track of patient names, triage tag color, and assigning destinations to the ambulances.
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Each ambulance will have 2 drivers available for patient treatment.
Each ambulance will have 2 drivers available for patient treatment.
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The Triage Officer is responsible for moving patients to be loaded when transport ambulances are available.
The Triage Officer is responsible for moving patients to be loaded when transport ambulances are available.
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Patients with minor injuries should be immediately transported to the hospital.
Patients with minor injuries should be immediately transported to the hospital.
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The decision of protecting in place or moving patients with minor injuries will not depend on the situation.
The decision of protecting in place or moving patients with minor injuries will not depend on the situation.
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The Transportation Officer is responsible for filling out standard MICU run reports.
The Transportation Officer is responsible for filling out standard MICU run reports.
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Patient transport priorities are coordinated by the Transportation Officer and the CCP Supervisor/RTF Interior.
Patient transport priorities are coordinated by the Transportation Officer and the CCP Supervisor/RTF Interior.
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The Unification Coordinator (UC) should establish a location for reunification operations at the incident site.
The Unification Coordinator (UC) should establish a location for reunification operations at the incident site.
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Study Notes
Medical Group Structure
- Comprises a Medical Chief, Medical Control, Triage, Treatment, and Transport.
- Medical Chief assigns roles within the group.
Communication and Initial Response
- First ALS ambulance on scene assumes the role of Communications Officer.
Triage Process
- Triage executed using START/JumpStart method.
- Involves the use of SMART triage tags for patient classification.
Transportation Officer Responsibilities
- Tracks patient names, triage tag colors, and assigns ambulance destinations.
- Responsible for completing standard MICU run reports.
- Coordinates patient transport priorities with the CCP Supervisor/RTF Interior.
Patient Handling
- Each ambulance staffed with 2 drivers available for patient treatment.
- Triage Officer ensures patients are moved to loading areas when transport is available.
- Patients with minor injuries should be transported to the hospital immediately.
- Decisions on whether to protect in place or move minor injury patients are situation-independent.
Reunification Operations
- Unification Coordinator (UC) tasked with establishing a reunification site at the incident location.
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Test your knowledge of emergency response roles such as Transportation Officer, Triage Officer, and Treatment Officer. Learn about the responsibilities of each role in managing patient triage, transport, and treatment during mass violence or active shooter incidents.
