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Staff Perspectives of Mass Casualty Incident Preparedness

Mary E Moran1,2, Jacob R Zimmerman3, Amelia D Chapman4,5

  • 1Research, Sponsored Programs, and Innovation, Summa Health, Akron, USA.

Cureus
|July 29, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Staff interviews revealed key insights into managing mass casualty incidents (MCI). Understanding staff perspectives on process, supplies, communication, and roles is crucial for effective MCI preparedness and training.

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Healthcare Management
  • Disaster Preparedness

Background:

  • Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) pose significant challenges to medical centers, overwhelming standard operational protocols.
  • Existing day-to-day protocols are often inadequate for managing the unique demands of MCI events.
  • Developing and testing MCI-specific protocols is essential for effective response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore healthcare staff experiences and perspectives on mass casualty incidents (MCIs).
  • To gather insights into institutional response plans for MCIs through qualitative interviews.
  • To identify areas for improvement in MCI preparedness and training.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative methodology was employed for this quality improvement (QI) project.
  • Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 64 staff members who participated in an MCI drill.
  • Thematic analysis was used to organize and interpret interview responses to reach thematic saturation.

Main Results:

  • Four primary themes emerged from staff interviews: process, supplies and resources, communication, and roles.
  • Each primary theme was further detailed by several subthemes, providing a nuanced understanding of staff concerns.
  • Staff perspectives highlighted critical areas needing attention in MCI response planning.

Conclusions:

  • Staff experiences and perspectives are vital for enhancing MCI simulation training and overall preparedness.
  • The findings can inform the development of more robust MCI simulation training programs.
  • This study offers valuable insights for institutions designing or refining their emergency response plans for MCIs.
Keywords:
emergency preparednessemergency response planin situ simulationmass casualty incidentqualitativequality improvement projects

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