Major Incident Medical Management and Support – The Practical Approach in the Hospital

Advanced Life Support Group

Part 1 Introduction. The epidemiology and incidence of major incidents. Are we ready for the next major incident?. The structured approach to the hospital response. Part 2 Preparation. Planning for major incidents. Major incident equipment. Training. Part 3 Management. The collapsable hierarchy concept. The clinical hierarchy. The nursing hierarchy. The management hierarchy. Part 4 Support. Declaring a majjor incident and activating the plan. The reception phase. Triage. The definitive care phase. The recovery phase. Part 5 Special incidents. Incidents involving hazardous chemicals. Incidents involving a large number of burns. Incidents involving a large number of children