Perceived competency requirements for emergency medical services field supervisors in managing chemical and explosive incidents - qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) incidents present rare and complex challenges for Emergency Medical Services (EMS), necessitating effective incident command to manage occupational and patient safety risks. EMS incident commanders must make quick decisions under pressure, coordinating medical responses and ensuring personnel's safety. This study examined the perceived competence requirements of Finnish EMS field supervisors in managing C and E incidents.

Methods

This study was a qualitative interview study among EMS field supervisors (n = 12) in Southwest Finland. Individual interviews utilized fictional C and E case descriptions. The data was analyzed using inductive-deductive content analysis, with the Major Incident Medical Man

SUBMITTER: Kauppila J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11668101 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature