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Mass Casualty Incident

An incident in which the number of patients and the severity of their injuries exceed the capacity of area medical systems and facilities, as identified by the lab, plant, or site. The incident produces more patients than the responding jurisdiction is routinely capable of…
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An incident in which the number of patients and the severity of their injuries exceed the capacity of area medical systems and facilities, as identified by the lab, plant, or site. The incident produces more patients than the responding jurisdiction is routinely capable of handling and necessitates an uncommon level of resource mobilization.

CategoriesAdministration, Business and Support Services, Safety, Security
Term OPINA - National Nuclear Security Administration
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DOE O 151.1E, Comprehensive Emergency Management System
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