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Better in the long run.

Hazel Mortimer¹

¹Charing Cross Hospital, London.

Emergency Nurse : the Journal of the RCN Accident and Emergency Nursing Association

|October 30, 2009

Summary

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Emergency department professionals gain valuable clinical and operational skills through volunteer work at large-scale public events. This experience enhances preparedness for high-pressure situations, such as major marathons.

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Area of Science:

Emergency Medicine
Volunteerism
Event Management

Background:

Healthcare professionals often seek opportunities to broaden their skill sets beyond traditional clinical settings.
Volunteer organizations play a crucial role in providing medical support at public events.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the development of clinical care and operational management skills in emergency department professionals volunteering at large events.
To highlight the unique challenges and learning opportunities presented by mass gathering medical support.

Main Methods:

Qualitative description of a healthcare professional's volunteer experience.
Observation of skill application in a dynamic, high-pressure environment (St John Ambulance at sporting/social events).

Main Results:

Volunteering provides practical experience in patient assessment, triage, and resource management.
Event-based volunteering hones skills in crowd management, communication, and rapid response.

Conclusions:

Volunteer roles at major events offer significant opportunities for professional development in emergency medicine.
These experiences enhance an individual's capacity to manage complex medical scenarios and operational logistics.