Hartford HealthCare hosts mass casualty simulation training
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — On Wednesday, Hartford HealthCare plans to host a mass casualty simulation with 47 live actors, challenging teams to respond to an explosion and secondary blast at the hospital.
The exercise tests their ability to handle a range of critical injuries and emergency situations.
Stephen Donahue, director of operations at Hartford HealthCare's Center for Education, Simulation, and Innovation, joined Good Morning Connecticut at 9 a.m. to discuss.
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