Hospital Decontamination Team Training

Although often overlooked, radio communications are a key element for efficient command and control during disaster operations as well as day to day hospital operations. DMC has over 20 years of experience in EMS and hospital communications systems. We provide the services necessary for establishing a hospital radio communications system that provides the capabilities necessary for efficient and reliable communications internally among key hospital personal in addition to externally with EMS, law enforcement, and other important authorities.

First Receiver Awareness Level Training (D100)
This course provides training as required by OSHA's HAZWOPER Standard (29CFR 1910.120) for First Receiver Awareness Level. It is for hospital personnel who may encounter a contaminated patient. The potential staff could include clinicians, environmental services, maintenance and office personnel. It is also recommended for those providing COLD ZONE team and patient support. (4 hrs)

Training Topics

• Recognition of a hazardous materials threat and immediate life safety measures
• Procedures for accessing help while maintaining safety
• Securing the perimeter of the material, Isolating it and Notification
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Decontamination measures
• Chain of command, communications and control

First Receiver Operations Level Decontamination Training (D200)
This training course is designed for hospital employees that are the operational team performing decontamination procedures of patients exposed to a hazard. The class is a combination of lecture, hands on application of PPE and Decon Unit equipment and exercise of processes in the hospital’s decon unit. (8 hrs) plus Awareness Level class

Training Topics

• Selecting, managing and troubleshooting PPE
• Knowing your role in the decon unit
• Processing the patients
• Medical issues in the decontamination unit
• Special populations
• Zone management
• Decon team: roles, communication and incident command
• Heat stress
• Pre and Post medical screening
• Support Staff roles and assistance

First Receiver Advanced Medical Management of the CBRINE patient (D300)
The advanced course is a lecture series on the medical management of patients due to a CBRINE (chemical, biological, radiological, incendiary, nuclear or explosive) event. The audience is the medical providers providing care to the hazard exposed patients. Syllabus upon request.