Operational Review: Annunciation School Mass Casualty Response

On August 27, 2025, the Annunciation School mass casualty incident tested the regional healthcare response system. This session provides a critical look at the operational timeline, from the initial 911 dispatch to final patient disposition, focusing on a high-stress pediatric surge.
PRESENTERS

● Seth Jones, Emergency Manager for Hennepin Healthcare

● Tyler Lupkes, Hennepin EMS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

● Incident Command & Decision-Making: Analyze real-world leadership choices

made under pressure.

● System Coordination: Review interfacility communication and regional asset

management.

● Surge Management: Examine strategies for patient movement, triage, and

disposition.

● Family Support Operations: Discuss the complexities of navigating family

reunification and support during a crisis.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This training is specifically designed for Southwest Healthcare Preparedness Coalition partners, including:

● Hospital Leadership & Emergency Managers

● EMS Providers & First Responders

● Public Health Professionals

● LTC & Clinic Emergency Preparedness Staff

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Southwest Healthcare Preparedness Coalition