CSCATT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

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HMCAS Major Incident Response Guide

MIR Ref: 002


‘CSCATT’ INCIDENT MANAGEMENT



Reports to:

Response Level

N/A

Commander

N/A

Radio Channel

N/A

KEY ROLE: HMCAS staff must use the ‘CSCATT’ mnemonic to remind them of the structured approach to major incident management.
NO. TASK COMPLETED
1

C – COMMAND
1a
  • Appoint a Silver Commander: Action card MIR 009
    		•
    1b
  • Appoint a Bronze Parking Officer: Action card MIR 010
    		•
    1c
  • Appoint a Bronze Primary Triage: Action card MIR 011
    		•
    1d
  • Isuue Major Incident Action Cards
    		•
    2

    S – SAFETY A, B, C
    2a
  • Ensure safety of yourself (don PPE)
    		•
    2b
  • Ensure safety of the scene (cordons/cordon tape)
    		•
    2c
  • Ensure safety of the survivors (remove to a safety place)
    		•
    3

    C – COMMUNICATIONS
  • Instigate communications including control vehicle, FCT, radios, etc.
    		•
    4

    A – ASSESSMENT
    4a
  • Carry out assessment of the incident
    		•
    4b
  • Request resources through METHANE Report to NCC
    		•
    5

    T – TRIAGE
  • Instigate Primary Triage as soon as possible
    		•
    6

    T – TREATMENT
  • Commence extended treatment of patients following triage
    		•
    7

    T – TRANSPORT
  • Consider capability, availability, and sustainability of transport
    		•
    Do not attempt to rescue/treat casualties until relieved by Ambulance Supervisors or Managers
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