Mass Casualty Incidents

• Topic Brief: Active Shooter Preparedness in the Emergency Department Topic Brief: This topic brief provides guidance for the safety of staff, patients and visitors in the ED prior to or during an active shooter incident. Click here to view the topic brief
• Topic Brief: Crisis Standards of Care: Click here to view the topic brief
• Toolkit: Disaster Emergency Essentials: This toolkit is designed to be a reference for emergency nurses and nurse leaders along with key stakeholders during the disaster process from planning to recovery. Click here to view the toolkit
• Topic Brief: Disaster Planning Preparing for Pediatric Surges: This topic brief addresses the need for pediatric surge planning and provides information for facilities converting from a standard operating capacity to a pediatric surge capacity. Click here to view the topic brief
• Position Statement: Plain Language Emergency Alerts: This position statement discusses emergency alert codes, and the lack of standardization, miscommunication, and other outcomes surrounding the use of these alerts. Click here to view the position statement
• Position Statement: The Role of Emergency Nurses in Emergency Preparedness and Response: This position statement reviews the pivotal role in the emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation process. Click here to view the position statement
• Infographic: Mass Casualty and Disaster Triage: This infographic provides information on mass casualty and disaster triage. Click here to view the infographic

• Joint Commission Requirements for Emergency Management Oversight
• ASPR TRACIE
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Ready.gov
• Disaster Assistance
• CDC - Emergency Preparedness and Response
• CDC - Reunification with Children After a Disaster or Emergency

For health care providers seeking an opportunity to volunteer in impacted areas, visit the following organization websites for more information.

• American Red Cross Disaster Volunteer Opportunities
• National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

For health care providers who are unable to volunteer, but still wish to contribute to the impacted areas, visit the following organization's websites for more information.

• American Red Cross Financial Donations
• American Red Cross Blood Donations