Medical Training AIPandemic Preparedness and Crisis Standards
Work through surge planning, PPE protocols, and crisis standards of care so you can support your organization's response during an infectious disease emergency.
What this track covers
This track covers how healthcare organizations prepare for and respond to infectious disease surges, from capacity and resource planning through PPE selection and conservation, ethical triage frameworks, and staff protection. It also addresses crisis communication with public health agencies and after-action review once an event resolves.
What you will practice
- Assess surge capacity and identify resource gaps before a crisis hits
- Select and sequence PPE donning/doffing steps correctly for different exposure risks
- Apply an ethical framework to triage decisions under crisis standards of care
- Recognize and respond to signs of staff exposure and psychological strain
- Draft clear communication for coordinating with public health agencies during an outbreak
Simulator scenario
A virtual patient presents during a simulated regional surge, requiring the clinician to triage under crisis standards while managing limited isolation beds and PPE supply.
Board question topics
- PPE selection by exposure risk
- Triage decision-making under crisis standards
- Surge capacity and resource allocation
- Crisis communication with public health authorities
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