Standardizing Triage Past, Present, Future
History of Triage- “sort” Started in the military Adopted by civilian EMS Changed and revised over the last 30+ years Do the greatest good for the largest number of people.
Purpose/Objectives of Triage Rapidly identify life-threatening injuries Prioritize based on severity Provide immediate treatment that can change a patient’s category (red to green)
Triage Catergories Walking wounded/minor (green) Delayed (yellow) Immediate (red) Deceased/expectant (black) Expectant (MUCC Triage) (blue or gray)
Why One Tag?
How Do You Choose?
Features Can display only one color at a time Has a barcode for patient tracking Re-triage, same code Document Command Options MUCC, START, SALT, Pediatric…… And more.
SMART MCI Triage Tag
Included separate “DEAD” tag Includes contamination/decon tags Red glow sticks for low light operations Triage tool included Pediatric tool included Class counter/tracking
Where are we now? Trauma Regulation 61-116 (2016) Initial distribution to all 911 EMS agencies Secondary distribution to first response fire Tertiary distribution to secondary response private services HPP Taskforce for tracking software Mass Casualty Evacuation
And Next????? ALL HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS
Purchasing/Distribution Solicitation closes this week Advertisement of Award Train the Trainer (July) Emergency management Charge Nurses Administration Physicians
Questions/Discussion