Chennai, May 27th, 2025: In commemoration of World Emergency Medicine Day, Iswarya Hospital, a super speciality hospital at OMR, Chennai, conducted a comprehensive mock drill today to simulate real-time emergency response protocols and reinforce preparedness for casualty incidents and critical emergencies in the city. The purpose of this exercise was to assess the hospital’s readiness, coordination of response, efficiency in triage, and critical care capabilities during a mass casualty incident. The mock drill happened from 12 to 3 pm today, around 10 victims were brought to the hospital in ambulances for the mock drill stimulation.
The drill brought together around 40 hospital staff which included a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, paramedics, and support staff, demonstrating coordinated actions in response to a hypothetical emergency scenario. The simulation included triage, patient stabilisation, trauma care, evidence-based practice, code blue system, disaster management, ventilator facilities and emergency evacuation, aiming to evaluate response times, resource mobilisation, and interdepartmental coordination.
“Iswarya Hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department is a state-of-the-art facility offering round-the-clock care, designed to provide immediate, life-saving medical attention with the highest level of efficiency and expertise, ” said Dr Janarthanan, Head of Emergency Department, Iswarya Hospital. Iswarya Hospital has a dedicated 18 beds to handle any kind of emergency medical services in saving lives and our staff are equipped to manage any situation efficiently and confidently, added Dr Janarthanan.
“This mock drill is part of our continuous efforts to remain at the forefront of emergency preparedness, Iswarya Hospital reaffirms its commitment to excellence in emergency care and readiness to serve the community during times of crisis, said Dr Arun Muthuvel, MD, Iswarya Hospital
World Emergency Medicine Day, observed annually on May 27, aims to raise awareness about the importance of timely, efficient emergency medical care and the dedication of professionals working in emergency departments worldwide.
