Hospital area command

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What is the purpose of assigning a tactical channel for hospital support communication?

To provide updates on crew whereabouts

To streamline communication with the hospital area command (correct)

To facilitate dispatch of additional ambulances

To coordinate patient transport

What information should crews gather and provide to the hospital area commander upon arriving at a medical facility?

Hospital operating hours

Number of patients and types of injuries (correct)

Types of medical equipment available

Names of the crew members

In a Level 1 MCI situation, what does C.A.N. stand for?

Care Assessment Norms

Conditions, Actions, Needs (correct)

Critical Assessment Notes

Communication Assessment Notice

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 Signup and view all the answers

What type of resources can crews request through the hospital area commander in a Level 1 MCI?

Additional personnel like private ambulance strike teams Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

How many patients may a Level 4 MCI produce according to the text?

10 to 25 patients Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the dispatching of a hospital support response according to the text?

Request by administrative staff or on-scene Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What does a Level 2 MCI indicate in terms of patient numbers?

50 to 100 patients Signup and view all the answers

When does a hospital support response get triggered according to the text?

When there is a request by an on-scene Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

How many patients may a Level 5 MCI produce according to the text?

5 to 10 patients Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of the Southern Nevada Fire Operations STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS?

02/22/2022 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the mentioned procedure?

To provide support to area hospitals during patient surge in a Mass Casualty Incident Signup and view all the answers

Who will determine the level of Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) during an emergency?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Who will coordinate and support company officers operating at hospitals during an MCI?

Hospital Area Command Officer Signup and view all the answers

What entities' policies and procedures must this procedure be compliant with?

Clark County Office Emergency Management (CCOEM) Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Who will be designated as the 'hospital area command' during a Mass Casualty Incident?

Battalion Chief or higher ranking officer Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

When an MCI occurs, what is the role of the incident commander according to the procedure?

Mitigate the overall incident Signup and view all the answers

Which entities' policies and procedures must this procedure be compliant with?

All associated dispatch centers, CCOEM, SNHD, and local area hospitals Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the dispatch of a hospital support response during an MCI?

Request by a hospital for support Signup and view all the answers

In an MCI situation producing 30 patients, what level would this incident be classified as?

Level 3 MCI Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to declare a Mass Casualty Incident according to the text?

The Incident Commander on-site Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What resources can crews request through the hospital area commander during a Level 1 MCI?

Private ambulance strike teams. Signup and view all the answers

Why do dispatchers assign a tactical channel for hospital support communication during an MCI?

To ensure effective communication with hospitals. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers