Incident Response Guide: Radiation Incident

• 2017

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This guide provides steps for hospitals to handle radiation incidents safely. It describes how to protect patients, staff, and visitors while continuing care. The plan includes immediate actions like notifying authorities and setting up decontamination areas. It also covers communication with emergency services and managing hospital operations during the incident. The guide outlines roles for different team members, such as the Incident Commander and Safety Officer, in various response phases: immediate (0-2 hours), intermediate (2-12 hours), extended (over 12 hours), and recovery after the incident is resolved.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Decontamination; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Hospital Administration; Radiation Injuries; Safety Management

Institutions: California Emergency Medical Services Authority

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