The Hartford Consensus IV: A Call for Increased National Resilience

National implementation of the Hartford Consensus is a meticulous and incremental process. It consists of many elements that require collaboration and strategic leadership to achieve an efficient, effective, knowledgeable, resilient, and prepared citizenry. We strongly believe the public can and sho...

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Published in:Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons 2016-03, Vol.101 (3), p.17-24
Main Author: Jacobs, Lenworth M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Consensus
Death
General Surgery - standards
Health administration
Hemorrhage - prevention & control
Hemorrhage - therapy
Humans
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Summary:National implementation of the Hartford Consensus is a meticulous and incremental process. It consists of many elements that require collaboration and strategic leadership to achieve an efficient, effective, knowledgeable, resilient, and prepared citizenry. We strongly believe the public can and should act as immediate responders to stop bleeding from all hazards, including active shooter and intentional mass casualty events. The ACS has a long history of setting standards and educating responders through its Committee on Trauma and its programs. The ACS is therefore well-positioned to use its national and international networks to implement bleeding control education to improve survival and enhance resilience.
ISSN:0002-8045