Table 1.

Protocol components and reasoning

Selecting the team

Selecting building to house the receiving ward

Preparation of inpatient rooms

Preparation of urgent care ward

Establishing security

Parking and transportation

Management of media

Preparing the protocol

Preparation and training of medical staff for admission of hostages

Simulation and readiness assessment

Calling up/Alerting the medical team

Returning hostage arrival at helicopter landing pad and initial triage

Reunion with families

Admission to receiving ward/documentation of injuries and wounds/sexual assault

Mental health support

Foreign citizens needs

Discharge from hospital