An Australian Mass Casualty Incident Triage System for the Future Based Upon Triage Mistakes of the Past: The Homebush Triage Standard

Abstract

The Homebush Triage Standard provides a basis for both seamless patient reassessment at all points along the casualty evacuation chain and the audit of the medical response to mass casualty incidents. It allows hospital and ambulance staff to keep working using familiar routines and removes fundamental barriers to good communication during a time of crisis.

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