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Table 4 Statements which did not reached expert consensus

From: Essential key indicators for disaster medical response suggested to be included in a national uniform protocol for documentation of major incidents: a Delphi study

Area

Mean

SD

Initial medical response management at the regional (strategic) level

  

If DO assumes the role as initial medical management coordinator

4.32

0.94

Time point when regional medical command centre issues first situation overview

4.27

1.13

Time point when the last staff person notified reported to the appropriate location according to the disaster medical management plan (DMMP)

3.75

1.02

Name of duty officer

3.41

1.32

Initial medical response management at the local level (scene of the incident)

  

Time point when first EMS ambulance arrive at the rendezvous point

4.25

0.96

The use of protective gear by the medical responders on scene

4.17

1.09

Ensure that the established actions for safety and health on scene are followed

4.07

1.18

The usage of triage tags

4.00

0.76

Time point at which the last patient has been triaged at scene of the MI

3.86

1.09

Management/liaison (when nothing else is specified)

  

Decisions on common (regional) information efforts

4.24

0.78

Patient transport/resources

  

Time point for the first secondary transport

4.07

0.76

Time point for the last secondary transport

4.03

0.83

Initial medical response management at the local level (healthcare facilities)

  

Personal protective equipment used at the receiving healthcare facilities (for example chemical protection )

4.25

0.88

Time when first / last patient from scene of the incident was prioritised (after arrival at the receiving healthcare facility)

4.14

0.97

Name of recipient of information / alarms at the healthcare facilities

3.85

1.17

Triage System at receiving healthcare facilities

3.85

1.00

Number of patients who are over-or under-prioritised on arrival at the emergency department

3.50

0.96

Number of patients arriving per unit of time for the different receiving healthcare facilities (unit of time can be 5, 10 or 15 min)

3.10

1.22

When each patient leaves the emergency department

3.07

1.15

Staff equipment

  

Used communication and documentation systems

4.10

0.81