Big crises, like natural disasters or mass shootings, are happening more often. This means hospitals and mental health teams need to be ready. They must have solid plans in place. These plans should include mental health support. It's not just about treating physical injuries. The mind needs care to
Mass casualty incidents are chaotic and overwhelming. Health professionals often find themselves on the front lines, needing to act quickly and decisively. Traditionally, training for such events has relied on reading materials, lectures, and computer-based scenarios. Sometimes, live simulations are
Hospitals often face unexpected situations where they need to care for many young patients at once. To be ready for this, they use special training exercises. These exercises mimic real-life emergencies, pushing everyone to think quickly and act wisely. Imagine a hospital filled with kids n
Imagine you're at a crowded concert and a tragic event happens, causing many injuries at once. This situation is what we call a mass casualty incident (MCI). A group of experts recently looked at all the evidence and got together to figure out the best ways to handle these events. They did this as p
