Topic:
Mass Care & Mass Fatality
Format:
Online Course
Time:
1 hour
Level:
Introductory
University:
University of Minnesota
PERLC:
Simulations, Exercises and Effective Education PERLC
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Description:
This training provides an overview of the general operations of an off-site care facility (also referred to as Alternate Care Site). It is an orientation for individuals who may be asked to work in these facilities during an emergency.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe an off-site care facility and its purpose in a public health emergency
- Describe the preparation of the volunteer, including credentialing and personal preparedness, prior to deployment to an off-site care facility
- Describe the concept of the incident command structure as it applies to an off-site care facility
- Describe basic or austere medical care provided in an Off-Site Care Facility and the rationale for this type of medical treatment
- Describe Standard Precautions and infection control practices
PHEP Capabilities:
Medical Surge