Questions and Answers
What is the first step the Dispatch Center should take when notified of a medical incident?
In the event of a 1st alarm medical incident, what must be placed on stand-by?
When should the Dispatch Center communicate hospital availability to Command or the Transportation Sector?
Which procedure is initiated at the Greater Alarm level for a medical incident?
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What action should be taken regarding notified hospitals if no patients are received at termination of an incident?
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During a medical incident, what is the role of the Dispatch Center with respect to other agencies?
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In the event of a 2-1 medical assignment, which of the following actions is NOT included as a guideline?
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What is required to communicate to Command during a medical incident at the 1st alarm level?
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What does the term 'Greater Alarm – Medical' signify within the dispatching process?
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What is the primary focus during the triage classification of patients at the Dispatch Center?
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Study Notes
Dispatch Center Operations
- Medical assignments are dispatched based on incident severity and reported scale.
- Command can upgrade assignments as the situation evolves.
- Dispatch is responsible for activating other agencies, including hospitals, for incident management support.
2-1 MEDICAL ASSIGNMENT
1. Determine approximate number and triage classification of patients.
2. Contact Level 1 and 2 hospitals when requested by Command. Advise hospitals of situation,
location, and number of patients involved. Determine current ability to receive patients.
3. Communicate hospital availability information to Command or Transportation Sector.
4. Advise notified hospitals when incident is terminated if they are not receiving any patients.
Medical Assignment Guidelines
- Assess the approximate number and triage classification of patients involved in the incident.
- Contact Level 1 and 2 hospitals per Command's request, informing them of the incident details such as situation, location, and patient count.
- Verify hospital capacity to receive patients and relay this information to Command or Transportation Sector.
- Notify hospitals when the incident is terminated if they are not receiving patients.
1st Alarm - Medical Response
- Confirm the approximate number of patients and their triage classification at the scene.
- Place private medical helicopters and Department of Public Safety (DPS) Ranger on standby.
- Inform Level 1 hospitals of the incident details when requested by Command.
- Communicate hospital availability to Command or Transportation Sector for effective patient transport.
- Dispatch rescues and helicopters according to Command's requests.
- Update hospitals on the incident termination status if no patients are being transported.
Greater Alarm - Medical Response
- Initiate full-scale notification procedures to relevant agencies.
- Continue notification until reports indicate the situation has stabilized.
Dispatch Center Operations
- Medical assignments are dispatched based on incident severity and reported scale.
- Command can upgrade assignments as the situation evolves.
- Dispatch is responsible for activating other agencies, including hospitals, for incident management support.
Medical Assignment Guidelines
- Assess the approximate number and triage classification of patients involved in the incident.
- Contact Level 1 and 2 hospitals per Command's request, informing them of the incident details such as situation, location, and patient count.
- Verify hospital capacity to receive patients and relay this information to Command or Transportation Sector.
- Notify hospitals when the incident is terminated if they are not receiving patients.
1st Alarm - Medical Response
- Confirm the approximate number of patients and their triage classification at the scene.
- Place private medical helicopters and Department of Public Safety (DPS) Ranger on standby.
- Inform Level 1 hospitals of the incident details when requested by Command.
- Communicate hospital availability to Command or Transportation Sector for effective patient transport.
- Dispatch rescues and helicopters according to Command's requests.
- Update hospitals on the incident termination status if no patients are being transported.
Greater Alarm - Medical Response
- Initiate full-scale notification procedures to relevant agencies.
- Continue notification until reports indicate the situation has stabilized.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential guidelines for assigning medical incidents at a dispatch center. It focuses on triage classification and the responsibilities of dispatch in notifying and activating support agencies such as hospitals. Test your knowledge on how to effectively manage medical assignments in emergency situations.
