CHEMPACK Response Procedures for Nerve Agent Incidents: Module 2 for the State of Connecticut

Carly Levy, MPH This course addresses the response procedures for nerve agent exposure, including: explaining what responders should do when they recognize a potential nerve agent incident; when to request deployment of CHEMPACK assets; notification procedures observed during the response; steps taken to deploy CHEMPACK assets; and an explanation of required after-action documentation. This training was developed in collaboration with the CT Department of Public Health and the content reflects CT CHEMPACK plans. The module is targeted towards hospital personnel, first responders, public safety answering points (PSAP/9-1-1), centralized medical emergency dispatch (CMED), and other staff and volunteers who may be involved in a response effort. Learning Objectives: 1. Explain what responders should do when they recognize a potential nerve agent incident 2. Determine when to request deployment of CHEMPACK assets 3. Describe notification procedures observed during the response 4. List steps taken to deploy CHEMPACK assets 5. Explain required after-action documentation