Medical Resource Coordination Center (MRCC)

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What is the prime function of the Medical Resource Coordination Center (MRCC)?

To establish the location of a staging area

To coordinate transportation and direct patients to appropriate hospitals during a disaster (correct)

To maintain control of all medical equipment and supplies

To provide medical care outside of protocols

Which group is responsible for acquiring and maintaining control of all medical equipment and supplies?

Medical Resource Coordination Center (MRCC) (correct)

Staging Officer

Transporting units

Communication Center

What does the Staging Officer do in relation to the staging area?

Establishes the location of a staging area and manages all activities within it (correct)

Coordinates transportation during a disaster

Provides an inventory of medical supplies at the staging area for use on scene

Maintains status information and hospital readiness

What is the responsibility of Transporting units in relation to hospitals?

Will not contact the individual hospital on their own, unless there is a need for medical direction/care outside of protocols Signup and view all the answers

What will the Warning Point do in the case of an ongoing, long-term MCI with more than 1000 victims?

Notify the Emergency Management Agency and MMRS, DMAT, SMRT, MRC, FAST, and IMSURT Signup and view all the answers

How many MCI Task Forces are dispatched in the case of a Level S MCI (more than 1000 victims)?

10 MCI Task Forces (50 units) Signup and view all the answers

Who will be notified by Medical Control in the case of an ongoing, long-term MCI with more than 1000 victims?

The 20 hospitals and 10 trauma centers closest to the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Warning Point in the case of an ongoing, long-term MCI with more than 1000 victims?

Notify the Emergency Management Agency Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sending a Hospital Coordinator to each hospital during a large-scale incident?

To assist with communications Signup and view all the answers

In an MCI Level 2 (11-20 victims), how many EMS Shift Supervisors are required according to the PRE-DETERMINED RESPONSE PLAN?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of Medical Control (Medcom/MRCC) upon notification of an MCI?

Gather information about each hospital's capability and relay it to the Transport Officer Signup and view all the answers

What resource is added at MCI Level 3 (21-100 victims) as per the PRE-DETERMINED RESPONSE PLAN?

Command Vehicle Signup and view all the answers

When is small group defusing recommended after a critical incident?

Within the first 12 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Crisis Management briefing during a critical incident?

Information sharing Signup and view all the answers

Under which Florida statute is the confidentiality of discussions during a CISM intervention protected?

401.30(4) (e) Signup and view all the answers

What type of incidents are suitable for Crisis Management briefing?

Large incidents with high media involvement Signup and view all the answers

What are the BHAP response incidents referred to as?

Debilitating Critical Incidents (DCI) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of CISM, what does ICSF stand for?

International Critical Stress Foundation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT?

To provide support and intervention following critical incidents Signup and view all the answers

What type of events are categorized as Debilitating Critical Incidents (DCI)?

Officer-involved shootings Signup and view all the answers

What is the Mitchell Model in the context of CISM?

A model for CISM team training Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym BHAP associated with in CISM?

Behavioral Health Assistance Program Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the CLINICIAN RESPONSE TEAM (CRT)?

Conducting initial assessment, evaluation, and crisis intervention for first responder specific issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the CHAPLAIN in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)?

Providing grief counseling and pastoral/spiritual crisis intervention to first responders and their families Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes EVALUATED RECOVERY CENTERS from other facilities?

They provide fixed facilities with first responder specific treatment programs for substance abuse, PTSD, and other co-occurring behavioral health issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of FAMILY SUPPORT in the context of CISM?

Providing support and evaluation services for family caregivers of first responders Signup and view all the answers