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  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) significantly challenge healthcare resources.
  • Hospitals within trauma systems play a critical role in managing MCI casualties.
  • Effective hospital preparedness is paramount for optimal patient outcomes during MCIs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent literature on essential elements for adequate hospital response to MCIs.
  • To identify key areas requiring attention in hospital disaster preparedness.
  • To highlight strategies for improving healthcare system resilience during mass casualty events.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent scientific publications.
  • Analysis of key components of hospital response to MCIs.
  • Synthesis of findings related to disaster preparedness strategies.

Main Results:

  • Disaster preparedness is a fundamental requirement for successful MCI management.
  • Triage, communication, leadership, security, and surge capacity remain critical areas needing improvement.
  • Increased focus on pediatric care, family support, and psychosocial well-being for patients and staff.

Conclusions:

  • MCIs necessitate predefined hospital strategies due to their complexity and unpredictability.
  • Strategies must address pediatric needs, security, and psychological support without compromising staff training.
  • Dedicated clinical leadership is indispensable for planning, training, and managing MCIs.