Series Features

• Supports Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) activation
• Includes patient accountability and surge response tools
• Helps manage ambulance, walk-in, and self-transport patient arrivals
• Supports coordination between field response and receiving facilities
• Available in START and SALT configurations

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Products in this series may be listed with flat rate shipping for online checkout. Due to the size, weight, and potential multi-box configuration of these kits, final shipping costs may vary. For the most accurate freight or multi-box shipping quote, please contact Disaster Management Systems or your local authorized representative.

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Medical Surge Kits for HICS, Hospital MCI & Patient Surge Preparedness

The Medical Surge Kit Series helps hospitals and healthcare partners prepare for the operational demands that follow mass casualty incidents, major public events, transportation accidents, severe weather events, and other emergencies that create sudden increases in patient volume.

During these events, hospitals must manage more than clinical treatment. Teams may need to activate Hospital Incident Command, expand treatment areas, coordinate staff assignments, track patient movement, and maintain situational awareness across departments. This series supports those needs with a combination of SRS® patient management tools and HICS command board resources.

Supports Physical and Digital HICS Command Operations

Each kit configuration includes HICS command board resources to help facilities establish hospital incident command roles. The inclusion of both physical and digital HICS tools supports flexibility for planning, training, documentation, and active incident coordination.

Supports Patient Accountability at Receiving Facilities

Hospitals may receive patients through ambulance transport, private vehicles, public transportation, or walk-in arrival. The SRS® components included in this series help facilities organize patient intake, documentation, and tracking during high-volume surge events.

START and SALT Options for Regional Alignment

The Medical Surge Kit Series is available in both START and SALT configurations so hospitals and healthcare partners can align their surge preparedness tools with the triage methodology used by their regional EMS, fire, and emergency response partners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Medical Surge Kit Series designed for?

This series is designed to support hospitals, receiving facilities, healthcare systems, and healthcare coalitions with patient surge planning, HICS activation, and mass casualty incident preparedness.

What is the difference between the START and SALT versions?

The START version is configured for agencies and healthcare systems using START-based triage processes. The SALT version is configured for organizations using SALT triage methodology.

Why are HICS command board tools included?

Hospital surge operations require organized command coordination. HICS command board tools help facilities establish incident command roles, manage assignments, and maintain situational awareness during complex incidents.

Can these kits support self-transport patients?

Yes. The included SRS® resources support patient intake and accountability for patients who arrive outside of traditional EMS transport channels.

Are these kits part of the Major Event Readiness Package series?

Yes. The Medical Surge Kit Series serves as the hospital and receiving facility component within the broader Major Event Readiness Package offering.