HOSPITAL-BASED FIRST RECEIVERS OF VICTIMS OF MASS CASUALITY (HFRMC)

Course Description

This three-day course focuses on protection for hospital-based first responders during
releases of chemicals, radiological particles, and biological agents (overt releases)
that produce victims who may need decontamination prior tothe administration of
medical care.
Although intended for mass casualty incidents, as they affectthe emergency department
personnel at fixed hospitals, the basic principles and concepts of this guidance also
apply to mobile casualty care facilities and temporary shelters, such as would be
necessary in the event of a catastrophic incident involving tens or hundreds of
thousands of victims.

What You'll Learn

• Identify steps to plan for incidents involving hazardous substances.
• Identify sources of exposure and hazards, and suggest possible solutions.
• Discuss the types of training necessary for each classification of employees responding to mass casualty emergencies.
• Develop a working Emergency Management Plan.

Who Should Attend

Emergency department personnel, hospital first receiver teams, nursing staff and patient care providers, healthcare facility managers, hospital security personnel, risk management and emergency preparedness staff, industrial hygienists, infection control officers, environmental services and support personnel, collateral duty safety personnel, program administrators, and line supervisors all play vital roles in maintaining safety, preparedness, and effective response during emergencies within healthcare facilities.