Resources and Guidelines
Below are a variety of resources for emergency health care providers to care for the community, ensure their own safety and stay up-to-date on information during a mass casualty incident.Clinical Resources
- Active Shooter Preparedness in the Emergency Department Topic Brief
- ENA Crisis Standards of Care
- ENA Disaster Emergency Essentials Toolkit
- Disaster Planning Preparing for Pediatric Surges Topic Brief
- ENA Plain Language Emergency Alerts Position Statement
- ENA The Role of Emergency Nurses in Emergency Preparedness and Response Position Statement
- Joint Commission Requirements for Emergency Management Oversight
- ASPR TRACIE
- WHO - Mass Casualty Management Systems
Volunteer Opportunities
For health care providers seeking an opportunity to volunteer in impacted areas, visit the following organization websites for more information.
- American Red Cross Disaster Volunteer Opportunities
- National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
General Resources
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Ready.gov
- Disaster Assistance
- CDC - Caring for Children in a Disaster
- CDC - Emergency Preparedness and Response
Other Support
For health care providers who are unable to volunteer, but still wish to contribute to the impacted areas, visit the following organization's websites for more information.
Mass Casualty Incident Drill | Emergency Nursing 2015
In an effort to prepare emergency nurses for these unpredictable events, the Emergency Nurses Association orchestrated a surprise mock active shooter drill in October 2015.
ENA Podcast | MCI Episodes
Episode 19 - The Looming Threat of Terrorism Against Hospitals | ENA member Ryan Aga discusses the reality of terrorist threats against hospitals.
Media Inquiries
For all mass casualty incident inquiries related to emergency nurses, ENA resources or to interview an ENA member regarding emergency care during a mass casualty incident, please email ENA's PR & Communications team.
