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Smith TO, Baker SD, Roberts K, et al. Engaging Active Bystanders in Mass Casualty Events and Other Life-Threatening Emergencies: A Pilot Training Course Demonstration. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2016;10(2):286-92doi: 10.1017/dmp.2015.177.
Smith, T. O., Baker, S. D., Roberts, K., & Payne, S. A. (2016). Engaging Active Bystanders in Mass Casualty Events and Other Life-Threatening Emergencies: A Pilot Training Course Demonstration. Disaster medicine and public health preparedness, 10(2), 286-92. https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2015.177
Smith, Tracey O, et al. "Engaging Active Bystanders in Mass Casualty Events and Other Life-Threatening Emergencies: A Pilot Training Course Demonstration." Disaster medicine and public health preparedness vol. 10,2 (2016): 286-92. doi: https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2015.177
Smith TO, Baker SD, Roberts K, Payne SA. Engaging Active Bystanders in Mass Casualty Events and Other Life-Threatening Emergencies: A Pilot Training Course Demonstration. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2016 Apr;10(2):286-92. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2015.177. Epub 2016 Feb 04. PMID: 26841861.
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Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2016 Apr;10(2):286-92. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2015.177. Epub 2016 Feb 04.

Engaging Active Bystanders in Mass Casualty Events and Other Life-Threatening Emergencies: A Pilot Training Course Demonstration.

Disaster medicine and public health preparedness

Tracey O Smith, Susan D Baker, Kathryn Roberts, Skip A Payne

Affiliations

  1. 1Department of Health and Human Services,Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response,Division of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps,Washington, DC.
  2. 2Carter Consulting, Inc (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contract),Atlanta,Georgia.
  3. 3Federal Emergency Management Agency,Office of Individual and Community Preparedness,Washington, DC.

PMID: 26841861 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2015.177

Abstract

Emerging research indicates the critical role members of the public can play in saving lives and reducing morbidity at the scene in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. It is anticipated that with training, more members of the public will be ready and able to assist should they be present at mass casualty events or other circumstances in which there are serious injuries or potential loss of life. This article describes a training course developed by multiple federal and nonfederal partners aimed at preparing the public to become "active bystanders" followed by a pilot demonstration project conducted by Medical Reserve Corps Units. The outcomes of the project indicated that the training was comprehensive and appropriate for members of the public with little or no first aid knowledge. National availability of the "Becoming an Active Bystander" training course is currently being planned.

Keywords: active bystanders; mass casualty events; medical reserve corps

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