Sheltering in the Storm
Abstract
This case presents a standardized patient (SP) scenario designed for training healthcare professionals in disaster response, focusing on the management of a patient trapped following a hurricane. The scenario involves a 72-year-old man who has been trapped in his basement for seven days after a category 3 hurricane caused structural damage to his home. Participants, acting as members of a FEMA Search and Rescue task force, are tasked with evaluating the patient’s condition, ensuring scene safety, and coordinating appropriate medical care and transport.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Disaster Response and Management
Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
Disaster Management and Resilience
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 81–86
- Publication date
- 6 February 2026
- Document type
- Book chapter