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Chapter 5 - Medical and Medical Support Staffing at Mass Gathering Events

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 April 2024

By
Lucian A. Mirra
Edited by
William J. Brady ,
Mark R. Sochor ,
Paul E. Pepe ,
John C. Maino II  and
K. Sophia Dyer
William J. Brady
Affiliation:
University of Virginia
Mark R. Sochor
Affiliation:
University of Virginia
Paul E. Pepe
Affiliation:
Metropolitan EMS Medical Directors Global Alliance, Florida
John C. Maino II
Affiliation:
Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn
K. Sophia Dyer
Affiliation:
Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, Massachusetts
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Summary

One of the most imperative objectives in planning for medical services at a mass gathering event is determining the number and type of staff members needed. Mass gathering events are typically interdisciplinary in their medical staffing, with prehospital providers, nursing staff, and physicians working together to deliver high quality medical care. In addition to numbers and types of medical staff, planning for adequate support staff to fill logistics, management, and administrative roles is key to the success of the medical plan. Each staff member must also be trained and credentialled and be properly prepared to fill their role. This chapter reviews key considerations when planning staffing for medical events, including elements such as provider training and mindset, staffing models, and special considerations.

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Mass gathering staffingevent medical staffingmedical staff trainingevent staffing models
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Mass Gathering Medicine
A Guide to the Medical Management of Large Events
 , pp. 57 - 73
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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