Large scale mass casualty incident (MCI) simulations present unique design, logistical, and educational challenges for simulation teams. This session presents a reflective, practical overview of an Interprofessional Mass Casualty Incident Simulation, framed as a how to guide for simulation professionals. We will explore key elements of preparation, including scenario design, stakeholder coordination, resource management, and faculty readiness. The execution of the event will be examined through an operational lens, highlighting real time adaptations, communication strategies, and emergent challenges. Finally, we will reflect on lessons learned, unanticipated outcomes, and practical recommendations to inform future large scale MCI simulation planning and delivery.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Describe the essential planning components required to design and coordinate a large-scale interprofessional mass casualty incident simulation.
• Apply practical recommendations from a large-scale MCI simulation to inform the planning, implementation, and evaluation of future simulation-based disaster exercises.
Speaker
Tom Waring, CHSOS
Lead Simulation Technologist NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation
Lisa George, M.Ed., CLXT, CHSE
Associate Chair NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation