In a joint effort with the Beacon's Children Clinic, Crenshaw Community Hospital, Emergency Management Teams of Crenshaw County, Health Occupation Students of America, and Luverne School, students were able to take part in an invaluable drill that could perhaps save their lives or the lives of others. This is the first time students have been able to take part in this type disaster drill. Mrs. Becky Cornelius, RN, and her students got a birds-eye view of what it looks and feels like to be in the middle of a crisis. A potential chemical explosion was staged. Students each portrayed a victim in the disaster drill. Victims' injuries ranged from temporary blindness, broken arms, inability to breathe, head trauma, loss of consciousness, burned hands, and a range of other injuries. Firemen quickly assessed the injuries, escorted out the walking wounded, carried out on stretchers severely injured victims, sent victims through decontamination, and admitted them to Crenshaw Community Hospital. Assistant Principal Jamie Howard was quoted as saying “You hope you never have to go through an ordeal such as this one, but it is always great to be ready in case you do. Luck favors the prepared man.” The future healthcare workers were able to witness the triage process first hand and get to see the role of each healthcare team member as they handled the crisis. Mrs. Becky considers this the ultimate experience for HOSA members to have been invited to play a part! Community healthcare workers praised the students as being fun to be around, mature, and bright!
Thank you Mrs. Cornelius and students!
Thank you Mrs. Cornelius and students!
