Disaster Planning Vocabulary Flashcards
Chemical Disaster
An event characterized by the release of a toxic chemical into the environment
Disaster Plan
A blueprint for how an organization should operate during an unforeseen emergency
Disaster Planning
A process that takes place before a disaster occurs so that healthcare and emergency operations can be prepared to respond in an emergency
E. Coli
A bacterium that can contaminate foods
Emergency Kit
A package of supplies that medical professionals, first responders, and ordinary citizens may need to provide medical care during an emergency
Emergency Management Group
A team of people who are in charge of operations during an emergency
Incident Command System
A plan that outlines who is in charge of various components of an emergency plan
Incident Commander
A person who is responsible for taking charge of a situation and putting a disaster plan into motion
Infectious Outbreak
The rapid spread of a contagious disease
Mass-Casualty Disaster
An event that involves large numbers of victims
Natural Disasters
Events that are caused by forces in the earth or weather and have devastating impacts
Triage
The process of identifying and treating traumatic injuries in the aftermath of a mass-casualty disaster, including determining which of the victims demands the most immediate care
