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Table 3 Findings related to the integration stage

From: Designing a model of emergency medical services preparedness in response to mass casualty incidents: a mixed-method study

N

Components

Systematic review

Qualitative study

1

Command and control

*

*

2

Internal and inter-organizational coordination

*

*

3

Education and training

*

*

4

Physical and mental preparedness

*

*

5

Resource management (mobilization and centralization of resources)

*

*

6

Increase capacity

*

*

7

Compilation of preparedness plan

*

*

8

Strengthening the infrastructure

*

*

9

Promotion of public awareness

*

*

10

field operations

*

*

11

Time indicators of emergency operations

*

*

12

Unified emergency contact number

*

*

13

Comprehensive system information

*

*

14

EOC integrity

*

*

15

Safety and security

*

*

16

Logistic and support

*

*

17

EMS modernization

*

*

18

Emergency communication

*

*

19

EMS maximum coverage

*

*

20

EMS decontamination teams in CBRNE

*

-

21

Ethical considerations

*

-

22

Common triage and treatment

*

-

23

Specialized tactical teams

*

*

  1. EOC Emergency operation center
  2. CBRNE Chemical, Biologic, Radioactive, nuclear, Explosive