What does the Treatment Unit Leader coordinate once patients are ready for transport?

The role of the Treatment Unit Leader is critical in managing the patient flow within an incident command structure. Once patients are prepared for transport, the Treatment Unit Leader is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate resources are in place for patients to be moved efficiently and safely. Notifying MEDCOM (Medical Communications) about the transport readiness is essential as it helps facilitate the logistics and coordination with receiving medical facilities, ensuring that they are prepared to accept the incoming patients. This communication allows for better management of resources and response strategies in emergency situations.

In contrast, notifying only the ambulance coordinator would limit coordination and may not provide a comprehensive overview of the situation to all parties involved. Handling the triaging of additional patients focuses on managing new arrivals rather than the logistics of transporting those already stabilized. Setting up a first aid station, while important, does not directly relate to the transport coordination of already prepared patients. Thus, the responsibility of notifying MEDCOM stands out as the most critical task for the Treatment Unit Leader in this context.