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The 3rd medical unit of the Johanniter is training evacuation with the hospital emergency management team
A realistic disaster relief exercise took place at the Darmstadt Clinic this evening. The Johanniter's 3rd Medical Unit, together with the hospital's internal emergency management team, practiced the evacuation of a ward – in response to a simulated scenario: a butyric acid attack that led to a technical malfunction and the immediate closure of a ward.
Fast response and structured processes
The medical unit was alerted at 6 p.m., and the emergency services arrived at the hospital around 6:45 p.m. The internal evacuation had already begun. Three-quarters of the 40 affected patients were able to be relocated within the hospital. Twelve people had to be transported to nearby hospitals for further treatment.
In total, around 50 people participated in the exercise, including 23 emergency personnel from the Johanniter, 15 actors, as well as staff from the affected ward and the hospital management.
Focus on communication and coordination
The aim of the exercise was to train cooperation between external and internal stakeholders in an emergency scenario under realistic conditions. Particular emphasis was placed on coordinating communication channels, medical procedures, and transport logistics.
“Especially in complex situations like this, it becomes clear how important coordinated procedures and clear communication are. The cooperation with the hospital worked very well,” explained Florian Beck, deputy platoon leader of the 3rd medical platoon.
The Darmstadt Clinic also emphasized the importance of structured cooperation with the emergency services. Feedback from all involved was consistently positive – further joint exercises are already being planned.
(DARMSTADT – RED/JOH)
