Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) within correctional facilities demand a fundamental shift in thinking. During these high-consequence events, responders can no longer focus solely on the individual patient; they must rapidly transition to strategies that maximize survival across an entire affected population. Whether triggered by large-scale violence, fires, structural collapse, hazardous materials releases, transportation accidents, or natural disasters, these incidents can overwhelm available resources within minutes. Success depends on disciplined decision-making, coordinated action, and a shared operational framework across all disciplines.
This webinar introduces correctional staff to the core principles of operational medicine during mass casualty incidents. Participants will learn how Rapid Patient Movement (RPM) and the SALT (Sort, Assess, Lifesaving Interventions, Treatment/Transport) triage system provide a structured approach to rapidly assessing casualties, prioritizing care, and allocating limited resources where they will save the greatest number of lives. The session explores immediate lifesaving interventions, accurate triage categorization, and the unique operational challenges of delivering emergency care within secure environments where movement, access, and safety must be continuously balanced.
