Advanced Preparedness Concepts LLC

- Patient Decontamination -

A chemically contaminated person arrives at a medical facility. What can the staff do to prevent further contamination of the area and staff, while safely removing the offending substance from the patient quickly and safely?

Hospitals, walk-in clinics, urgent care centers, first responders, and even non-medical facilities are asking themselves this question. With the potential for deliberate contamination of people due to terrorism growing every day, you need to know what to do should contaminated victims arrive.

Advanced Preparedness Concepts provides expert training to facilities that have the potential of seeing contaminated patients from an accidental exposure or possible deliberate event. Using a blend of classroom instruction and actual dress out exercises, students will learn the Do's and Dont's of patient decontamination. We train using realistic scenarios, including fully dressed mannekins that can simulate contamination, trauma injuries, or medical complications. Offering both First Responder Awareness and Operations Levels, our training is geared more towards medical facilities, however, other companies can also benefit from the principles being taught. Some of the topics covered include:

HazMat Terminology / Hazards / Risk Recognition
Contaminated Patient Recognition
Containment Strategies
Proper Equipment and PPE Selection
Decontamination Procedures
Wound Management / Patient Relations
Site Security Concerns
Planning for Mass Casualty Situations

Email us today with your request. We'll do our best to accomodate your training needs!