Efficient Mass Fatality Management Guide for Healthcare Entities
Explore a comprehensive guide on mass fatality management for healthcare entities, focusing on the use of triage tags based on the START system. Learn about the importance of maintaining tag consistency, documenting tag numbers, and patient re-triaging protocols. Discover different types and styles of triage tags for efficient patient handling during emergencies.
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Mass Fatality Management Guide for Healthcare Entities TRIAGE TAGS Based on the START system Simple Triage And Rapid Transport Used by field personnel only Only patients triaged in the field will have tags Tag number should be documented by the receiving facility Tag becomes part of patient s medical record
Mass Fatality Management Guide for Healthcare Entities TRIAGE TAGS Patient needs to be re- triaged on arrival by facility personnel Tag should not be changed by receiving facility Even if the patient is placed in a different category once received e.g. tagged minor in field, but hospital identifies as delayed When receiving facility identification band has been applied, tag should be removed and placed in the medical record
Mass Fatality Management Guide for Healthcare Entities TRIAGE TAG EXAMPLES There are different types and styles of triage tags.
Mass Fatality Management Guide for Healthcare Entities TRIAGE TAG EXAMPLES
