37 Questions
What is the purpose of assigning a tactical channel for hospital support communication?
To streamline communication with the hospital area command
What information should crews gather and provide to the hospital area commander upon arriving at a medical facility?
Number of patients and types of injuries
In a Level 1 MCI situation, what does C.A.N. stand for?
Conditions, Actions, Needs
What is one of the crew's responsibilities regarding patient triage/treatment at a medical facility?
Providing treatment within the scope of practice as per SNHD protocol
What type of resources can crews request through the hospital area commander in a Level 1 MCI?
Additional personnel like private ambulance strike teams
What is the definition of a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) according to the text?
An incident with a high number of patients that warrants a declaration
How many patients may a Level 4 MCI produce according to the text?
10 to 25 patients
What triggers the dispatching of a hospital support response according to the text?
Request by administrative staff or on-scene Incident Commander
In what situations will fire department dispatchers respond one engine or one truck to closest hospitals according to the text?
For Level 3, Level 2, or Level 1 MCIs
What does a Level 2 MCI indicate in terms of patient numbers?
50 to 100 patients
When does a hospital support response get triggered according to the text?
When there is a request by an on-scene Incident Commander
How many patients may a Level 5 MCI produce according to the text?
5 to 10 patients
What is the effective date of the Southern Nevada Fire Operations STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS?
02/22/2022
What is the main purpose of the mentioned procedure?
To provide support to area hospitals during patient surge in a Mass Casualty Incident
Who will determine the level of Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) during an emergency?
Incident Commander
What is the responsibility of all fire department members in relation to this SOP?
To comply with this SOP in the event of a confirmed MCI
Who will be assigned the role of 'hospital area command' during a Mass Casualty Incident?
A battalion chief or higher ranking officer not directly involved in mitigation of the MCI
Who will coordinate and support company officers operating at hospitals during an MCI?
Hospital Area Command Officer
What entities' policies and procedures must this procedure be compliant with?
Clark County Office Emergency Management (CCOEM)
In case of a Mass Casualty Incident, where will engine or truck companies be sent if not involved directly in mitigation?
Closest hospitals and trauma centers
What is the primary responsibility of all fire department members during a confirmed Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) as per the procedure?
Comply with the SOP of supporting hospitals experiencing patient surge
Who will be designated as the 'hospital area command' during a Mass Casualty Incident?
Battalion Chief or higher ranking officer
What is the responsibility of fire department dispatchers in responding to an MCI according to the procedure?
Identify and respond engine or truck companies not involved in mitigation to hospitals
When an MCI occurs, what is the role of the incident commander according to the procedure?
Mitigate the overall incident
Which entities' policies and procedures must this procedure be compliant with?
All associated dispatch centers, CCOEM, SNHD, and local area hospitals
What is the main role of fire department dispatchers in the event of a Mass Casualty Incident?
Confirming the level of the incident and notifying area hospitals
What triggers the dispatch of a hospital support response during an MCI?
Request by a hospital for support
In an MCI situation producing 30 patients, what level would this incident be classified as?
Level 3 MCI
What is the responsibility of fire department members when responding to a Level 1 MCI?
Responding one engine or truck to the closest hospitals as per protocol
Who is authorized to declare a Mass Casualty Incident according to the text?
The Incident Commander on-site
What is a key aspect of initiating a hospital support response according to the text?
'Confirmation of Level 3, Level 2, or Level 1' by the Incident Commander
What type of information should crews gather and provide to the hospital area commander upon arriving at a medical facility during a Level 1 MCI?
Number of patients and types of injuries.
During a Level 1 MCI, what is the crew's role in terms of patient triage and treatment at a medical facility?
Provide triage/treatment as directed by the hospital representative.
What additional challenges should be included in the C.A.N. (Conditions, Actions, Needs) provided to the hospital area commander?
Traffic, crowd control, and security needs.
What resources can crews request through the hospital area commander during a Level 1 MCI?
Private ambulance strike teams.
Why do dispatchers assign a tactical channel for hospital support communication during an MCI?
To ensure effective communication with hospitals.
What is one of the crew's tasks upon arriving at an identified medical facility during an MCI?
Meet with the hospital representative and provide a C.A.N.
Test your knowledge on the Standard Operating Procedure SNFO-14 related to Hospital Area Command in Southern Nevada Fire Operations. Find out how well you understand the procedures for managing patient surges in Mass Casualty Incidents.
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