Specific Readiness Level To Determine Next Steps


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Individuals with life-threatening injuries or illness (See also Contingency Planning: Accidental Death or Suicide)

Needing ongoing permanent care or institutionalization.

Examples: ICU

See International Crisis Medical Evacuation Assistance 


Injury or illness could result in permanent damage or ongoing effects even if treated properly

Example: Pneumonia in a remote location without proper care available

Injury or illness will not likely cause permanent damage or ongoing effects if treated properly (See also Contingency Planning: Outbreak of Infectious Disease)

A significant number of team members are ill or incapacitated and ministry operations are affected

Injury or illness that is managed by Reliant insurance providers

Example: Hospitalization

Standard bumps and bruises. Standard surgery with a high probability of good outcome and low risk.

Appropriate medical care is present and available.


Steps to Reduce Probability and Consequences

  1. Practice situational awareness (Color Codes for Situational Awareness) and follow safety regulations 
  2. Keep a list of Reliant insurance providers and their services. Consult these quickly if an incident develops
  3. Have a prepared evaluation of local medical facilities with their strengths and weaknesses as well as a suggested list of possible transfer facilities including the nearest Level 1 Trauma Center and the best, most practical US-based facility depending on the general injury/illness
  4. Have an accessible record for all overseas personnel of relevant medical history or conditions, including current treatments
  5. Maintain emergency medical coverage for all staff ( See Insurance Overview and Rates for International Workers)
  6. Provide basic emergency medical response training to field staff
  7. Remember to contact Aetna early on in the process (See Claims for International Insurance with Aetna)

Applicable Corporate Policies

Crisis Resolution Protocol