Chemical incidents rarely arrive at hospitals in an orderly sequence. In many hazardous materials incidents, patients self-present before scene control is established, before responder decontamination is complete, and before hospital systems are fully activated. This places hospitals into an immediate operational role that blends clinical medical care, hazardous materials management, and facility protection.
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Rethinking Hospital Decontamination: Why Dry Decon Belongs in Your Emergency Plan
In the event of a chemical incident or mass casualty event, hospitals must act quickly to protect patients, staff, and infrastructure. Traditional water-based technical decontamination has long been a standard protocol, but it brings limitations—especially during high-pressure scenarios where rapid, scalable response is critical.
