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What is the primary method for categorizing patients in triage as per S.T.A.R.T.?
What is the primary method for categorizing patients in triage as per S.T.A.R.T.?
- IMMEDIATE patients are treated after DELAYED patients.
- Patients are released immediately if they are conscious.
- Patients are tagged before they are moved to the treatment area. (correct)
- Patients are universally classified as critical or non-critical.
In which scenario should triage activities be finished with reports submitted to Command?
In which scenario should triage activities be finished with reports submitted to Command?
- When the Triage Sector Officer determines that resources are sufficient.
- After all patients have been triaged and a Triage Report has been completed. (correct)
- Only after the Triage Sector Officer has coordinated with the treatment sector.
- Once all patients have been treated regardless of their tagging.
What differentiates the Triage Sector's responsibilities in smaller incidents compared to larger ones?
What differentiates the Triage Sector's responsibilities in smaller incidents compared to larger ones?
- In smaller incidents, the first arriving officer handles triage alone. (correct)
- Larger incidents are managed exclusively by the Triage Sector officer.
- Larger incidents require multiple triage locations to be established. (correct)
- Smaller incidents do not need tagging of patients.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Triage Sector officer?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Triage Sector officer?
What should the Triage Sector officer prioritize when determining how to conduct triage at an incident site?
What should the Triage Sector officer prioritize when determining how to conduct triage at an incident site?
Which responsibility is specifically related to the coordination between sectors during a triage operation?
Which responsibility is specifically related to the coordination between sectors during a triage operation?
What is the primary role of the Triage Sector officer regarding patient movement?
What is the primary role of the Triage Sector officer regarding patient movement?
In situations involving more than 10 patients, who is responsible for assigning Triage?
In situations involving more than 10 patients, who is responsible for assigning Triage?
What must the Triage Sector officer ensure regarding the personnel assigned to them?
What must the Triage Sector officer ensure regarding the personnel assigned to them?
When might triage be performed at the treatment area's entrance instead of the impact area?
When might triage be performed at the treatment area's entrance instead of the impact area?
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Triage Sector Responsibilities
- Determine patient location, quantity, and condition during incidents.
- Coordinate with Extrication Sector to decide on-site triage or at treatment area entrance.
- Assess and identify necessary resources for effective triage operations.
- Assign and supervise teams dedicated to triaging patients.
- Implement S.T.A.R.T. (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) method for patient evaluation, ensuring life-saving care, proper tagging, and accountability.
- Maintain safety and accountability for all personnel within the Triage Sector.
- Provide regular updates and progress reports to the Command.
- Facilitate coordination with other sectors for streamlined operations.
- After triage completion, submit a detailed “Triage Report” and forward tracking slips to Command for records.
- Conclude triage operations and notify Command for personnel reassignment.
- Triage Sector Officer must wear a distinctive sector vest for identification.
- In smaller incidents (up to 10 patients), triage may be handled by the first arriving company officer and crew.
- In larger incidents (more than 10 patients), the first arriving officer assumes Command and designates Triage to the next fire company.
- Triage and tagging of patients should occur before they are moved to the treatment area, prioritizing IMMEDIATE patients followed by DELAYED ones.
- Triage may occasionally be conducted away from the impact area, depending on site safety and patient organization.
- For extensive incidents, multiple triage locations may be established, requiring close coordination between extrication and treatment sector officers.
Triage Sector Responsibilities
- Determine patient location, quantity, and condition during incidents.
- Coordinate with Extrication Sector to decide on-site triage or at treatment area entrance.
- Assess and identify necessary resources for effective triage operations.
- Assign and supervise teams dedicated to triaging patients.
- Implement S.T.A.R.T. (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) method for patient evaluation, ensuring life-saving care, proper tagging, and accountability.
- Maintain safety and accountability for all personnel within the Triage Sector.
- Provide regular updates and progress reports to the Command.
- Facilitate coordination with other sectors for streamlined operations.
- After triage completion, submit a detailed “Triage Report” and forward tracking slips to Command for records.
- Conclude triage operations and notify Command for personnel reassignment.
- Triage Sector Officer must wear a distinctive sector vest for identification.
- In smaller incidents (up to 10 patients), triage may be handled by the first arriving company officer and crew.
- In larger incidents (more than 10 patients), the first arriving officer assumes Command and designates Triage to the next fire company.
- Triage and tagging of patients should occur before they are moved to the treatment area, prioritizing IMMEDIATE patients followed by DELAYED ones.
- Triage may occasionally be conducted away from the impact area, depending on site safety and patient organization.
- For extensive incidents, multiple triage locations may be established, requiring close coordination between extrication and treatment sector officers.
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