1. Standardizing Triage
Past, Present, Future

2. History of Triage- “sort”
Started in the military
Adopted by civilian EMS
Changed and revised over the last 30+ years
Do the greatest good for the largest number of people.

3. Purpose/Objectives of Triage
Rapidly identify life-threatening injuries
Prioritize based on severity
Provide immediate treatment that can change a patient’s category (red to green)

4. Triage Catergories Walking wounded/minor (green) Delayed (yellow)
Immediate (red)
Deceased/expectant (black)
Expectant (MUCC Triage) (blue or gray)

5. Why One Tag?

6. How Do You Choose?

7. Features Can display only one color at a time
Has a barcode for patient tracking
Re-triage, same code
Document
Command Options
MUCC, START, SALT, Pediatric……
And more.

8. SMART MCI Triage Tag

9. Included separate “DEAD” tag
Includes contamination/decon tags
Red glow sticks for low light operations
Triage tool included
Pediatric tool included
Class counter/tracking

10. Where are we now? Trauma Regulation 61-116 (2016)
Initial distribution to all 911 EMS agencies
Secondary distribution to first response fire
Tertiary distribution to secondary response private services
HPP Taskforce for tracking software
Mass Casualty
Evacuation

11. And Next?????
ALL HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS

12. Purchasing/Distribution
Solicitation closes this week
Advertisement of Award
Train the Trainer (July)
Emergency management
Charge Nurses
Administration
Physicians

13. Questions/Discussion