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Describe an all-hazard, standardized, scalable casualty management approach for use
in disasters and public health emergencies, including life-saving interventions and
medical decision making in an altered care environment.
Describe information sharing, resource access, communication, and reporting methods
useful for health professionals during disasters and public health emergencies.
Describe the purpose and importance of the incident management system for providing
health and medical support services in a disaster or public health emergency.
Describe field, facility, community, and regional surge capacity assets for the management
and support of mass casualties in a disaster or public health emergency.
Describe considerations and solutions to ensure continuity of and access to health-related
information and services to meet the medical and mental health needs of all ages,
populations, and communities affected by a disaster or public health emergency.
Describe public health interventions appropriate for all ages, populations, and communities
affected by a disaster or public health emergency.
Identify the potential casualty population in a disaster or public health emergency,
including persons with acute injuries or illnesses; those with pre-existing disease,
injuries, or disabilities; those with age-related vulnerabilities and other functional
and access needs; and their family/caregiver support network.
Describe the deployment readiness components for health professionals in a disaster
or public health emergency.
Describe an all-hazards standardized, scalable workforce protection approach for use
in disasters and public health emergencies, including detection, safety, security,
hazard assessment, support, and evacuation or sheltering in place.
Describe actions that facilitate mass casualty field triage utilizing a standardized
step-wise approach and uniform triage categories.
Describe the concepts and principles of mass fatality management for health care professionals
in a disaster or public health emergency.
Describe the clinical assessment and management of injuries, illnesses, and mental
health conditions manifested by all ages and populations in a disaster or public health
emergency.
Describe moral, ethical, legal, and regulatory issues relevant to the health - related
management of individuals of all ages, populations, and communities affected by a
disaster or public health emergency.