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What is a Critical Incident Debrief?<br />

A Critical Incident Debrief consists of a combined Operational and Wellbeing Debrief. The<br />

goal of the debrief is to understand and record what happened and ensure that member<br />

wellbeing is checked and resources are provided. The Wellbeing Debrief is the priority.<br />

A Critical Incident Debrief has three main steps:<br />

1. Operational and Wellbeing debrief.<br />

2. Names and details recorded<br />

3. Details sent to Benestar for Well-Checks to occur at 48 hours and two weeks (with<br />

permission) see 6.0.<br />

In instances where time is limited, such as in the early evening, it is appropriate to conduct a<br />

Wellbeing Debrief and undertake an Operational Debrief at a later time.<br />

5.0 PROCEDURES<br />

Critical Incident Procedure<br />

5.1 Determine if support is required.<br />

5.2 Call 0800 SAVE LIFE to activate local Peer Support network (applies to all Regions).<br />

5.3 State location and give brief details of incident.<br />

5.4 SurfCom will activate peer supporters by text.<br />

5.5 Peer supporters should reply to the SurfCom text with their availability.<br />

5.6 Once 2-3 peer supporters have confirmed their response, additional peer supporters<br />

will be stood down by SurfCom.<br />

5.7 The debrief should include all those who were directly involved in the incident<br />

operations and should be undertaken in a private place.<br />

5.8 The operational part of the debrief is led by a SLSNZ staff member, Duty Officer or<br />

senior lifeguard.<br />

5.9 The wellbeing part of the debrief is usually led by a designated peer supporter.<br />

6.0 Conducting a Critical Incident Debrief<br />

6.1 The person leading the Operational Debrief should:<br />

- Introduce themselves as the debrief lead and their position within the organisation<br />

- Gain an understanding of and take notes on what happened<br />

- Document who was involved and what their roles were<br />

- Identify any learnings (avoid any blame and keep this part brief)<br />

- Provide an opportunity for members to ask questions<br />

- Introduce a peer supporter to take the Wellbeing Debrief (or delegated person)<br />

6.2 The person taking the Wellbeing Debrief (usually a Peer Supporter) should:<br />

- Acknowledge the significance and impact of the incident<br />

- Normalise the common stress reactions<br />

- Highlight the support available (Benestar, Peer Support and SLSNZ website)<br />

- Explain the Well-Check process and promote as normal process<br />

- Get permission of group to pass on names and numbers to Benestar<br />

NSOP<br />

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