Question 20
Scenario 2:
Hospital Emergency Response to Mass Casualty Incident
Background:
A major traffic accident involving multiple vehicles has occurred on a highway near a metropolitan area, resulting in mass casualties. Nearby hospitals must coordinate emergency response efforts to manage the influx of patients, ensure adequate medical supplies, and maintain operational continuity. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the main hospital will oversee coordination between healthcare facilities, ambulance services, and emergency responders.
Key locations:
● Main Hospital (EOC): Coordinates response efforts.
● Satellite Clinics: Provide overflow care.
● Accident Site: Initial triage and stabilization.
Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.
What is the primary advantage of using the Haversine formula in ambulance route planning?
Calculating exact road distances
Determining travel time under specific conditions
Computing great-circle distances on a spherical Earth
Measuring elevation changes in mountainous terrain