HLTOUT009 — Manage the scene of a major incident

1 Respond to scene as first crew.

• 1.1Provide initial situation report (SITREP) in accordance with organisational policies and procedures that enable the declaration of a major incident.
• 1.2Position vehicle in close proximity to incident based on assessment of environmental threats and availability of access and egress.
• 1.3Allocate roles of Initial Commander and Initial Triage Officer or Clinician.
• 1.4Determine the need for personal protective equipment and use in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

2 Undertake role of Initial Commander.

• 2.1Take charge of ambulance activities at incident scene in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• 2.2Conduct scene assessment.
• 2.3Establish and maintain communications with control centre and Primary Triage Officer.
• 2.4Liaise with other emergency agency commanders at the scene.
• 2.5Identify the need for additional ambulance resources and equipment.
• 2.6Document key information and decisions.
• 2.7Hand over all information to Forward Command upon their arrival at the scene.

3 Undertake role of Primary Triage Officer.

• 3.1Coordinate the triage sieve of casualties at the incident site in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• 3.2Provide estimate of casualty numbers.
• 3.3Use triage sieve to tag patients according to priority and severity of injury.
• 3.4Ensure only life-saving treatment is performed.
• 3.5Encourage bystanders to assist with basic casualty treatment.

4 Respond to scene as additional resource.

• 4.1Proceed to incident as directed by control centre.
• 4.2Park vehicle in designated ambulance parking area.
• 4.3Take equipment to the scene.
• 4.4Report to the Scene Commander.
• 4.5Undertake tasks as delegated by Scene Commander and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• 4.6Use communication equipment to relay information.

5 Participate in end of incident activities.

• 5.1Follow stand down or end of incident instructions from Incident Commander.
• 5.2Participate in debriefing in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

What does an assessment tool for HLTOUT009 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTOUT009 needs to address all 67 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 38 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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