Chapter 21: Incident Management Discussion

Discuss the roles and responsibilities during Incident Management.

Instructions:

Write a response to this discussion prompt by Thursday at 11:59 pm. You might consider the following questions to help you get started with typing in the reply box:

• Define a mass casualty incident.
• Discuss the role of EMR's in a mass casualty incident.
• Describe the steps in the START triage system.
• Describe the purpose of the National Incident Management System.
• Define terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
• Define the role of EMR's in a terrorist event.

This is also a great place to share any helpful resources related to the roles and responsibilities of incident management with your classmates.

By Sunday at 11:59 pm, please reply to at least two of our classmates' posts with further practical suggestions, comments, or thoughtful feedback.

Grading Rubric:

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