The accident is scheduled to occur near the Nature Preserve at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, with an instant replay at 1 p.m. Friday, April 28. A tanker truck will collide with an OCCT bus. There will be lots of smoke and apparent casualties. A disaster can strike at any time, so these planned accidents are meant to provide realistic experiences for Decker School of Nursing students.
Participation is a requirement for graduation.
Accident victims will be assessed at the scene before being transported by ambulance to the East Gym. There, nursing students will oversee triage to determine what level of care the victims require. According to Judith Quaranta, nursing instructor and coordinator of the drills, this year's activities will do more than test the students. Following each drill, students and nursing faculty will review what transpired. Quaranta said the reviews will be made easier because the drills will be videotaped.