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Christine J Chaput1, Matthew R Deluhery, Christine E Stake

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Prehospital providers received varied training for chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear (CBRN) and mass casualty events (MCEs), with drills and lectures being preferred. Many felt unprepared for radiological/nuclear events, highlighting a need for consistent education.

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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Prehospital Care

Background:

  • Prehospital providers are crucial in responding to Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear (CBRN) and Mass Casualty Events (MCEs).
  • Assessing their training needs and preparedness is vital for effective disaster response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey prehospital providers on their recalled training quantity and format for CBRN/MCEs over the past year.
  • To determine preferred educational formats, self-assessed preparedness, and perceived likelihood of CBRN/MCEs.

Main Methods:

  • An 11-question survey was distributed to 1,010 prehospital providers in a system without formal CBRN/MCE training.
  • 640 providers (63% response rate) completed the survey, providing data on training recall, preferences, preparedness, and perceived event likelihood.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-two percent of providers recalled no CBRN/MCE training in the past year; training hours varied significantly among respondents.
  • Drills and lectures were the most common and preferred training formats, rated highly for helpfulness.
  • Providers felt most prepared for MCEs and chemical events, but least prepared for radiological/nuclear events. Over half perceived MCEs as likely to occur.

Conclusions:

  • Training for CBRN events among prehospital providers is inconsistent, with a notable percentage receiving no recent education.
  • Drills and lectures are the most utilized and favored methods for disaster preparedness training.
  • There is a clear need to enhance preparedness for radiological/nuclear events and ensure consistent, quality education for all CBRN/MCE scenarios.