This type of event tests all parts of the system and is coordinated with agencies outside the hospital. It takes extensive planning. A comprehensive event is intended to test a real emergency event, including:
- Human resources
- Supplies
- Communications
- Transportation
- Processes and procedures
This exercise involves:
- Individuals in every role
- Multiple observers who document resources, decisions, and assesses group interactions
- Months of planning
- Multiple organizations
Mock patients are involved in this event.