Anaesthetists Handbook - MEDICAL EDUCATION at University ...

Major Incident ProcedureAll medical staff on duty (action card 26)Please only attend if you are requested to do so.On being advised, ‘Major incident standby’ this doctor will:• Personally acknowledge receipt of message by talking toSwitchboard at University Hospital.• Contact the staff assembly point in the hospital of your normalplace of work to receive a briefing and await further instructions.On being advised, ‘Major incident declared – activate plan’ this doctorwill do the above and:• Report in person to the staff assembly point in the hospital ofyour normal place of work and then wait for allocation of duties.• Liaise with your on call consultant colleague with regard to yourrole in the major incident.• Remain available until advised to stand down by the HospitalIncident Controller.Staff assembly points:University HospitalExtensions 26308 and 26307.Hospital of St CrossLecture Theatre, Octopus Centre: 01788 545175.244 Anaesthetists Handbook January 2010