MONTREAL – At 9:30 Wednesday morning a surprise emergency simulation drill was held at the Saint-Luc Hospital on the corner St-Denis and Rene-Levesque.
The Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Montréal collaborated with the University of Montreal Hospital Centre (CHUM) to conduct a fictitious “code orange” involving a chemical terrorist attack.
Twenty-five actors dressed up to appear as injured patients while doctors practised treating the different types of injuries.
The simulation is designed to test the skills of emergency workers should a major event really occur.
“Unfortunately, Montreal is not immune to an event requiring a “Code Orange,” said Michel Garceau, the agency’s regional emergency coordinator.
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“The simulation held today in collaboration with our partners is important and helps improve practices. All major cities must be prepared to intervene if a major event occurred and Montreal is no exception.”
This is the second simulation to be held by the CHUM. The first was done last year.
CLICK HERE to see pictures of last year’s simulation
The hospital maintained regular services during the operation.
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