What type of interventions are allowed at the warm zone and CCP?

Life Saving Interventions (LSIs) are the most appropriate type of interventions allowed in the warm zone and the Casualty Collection Point (CCP) during an active shooter incident. The warm zone is an area that is secure enough to allow for some medical care without being completely safe; it is adjacent to the hot zone, where active threats are present.

In this context, LSIs refer to critical procedures necessary to stabilize patients who are experiencing life-threatening conditions. These interventions are time-sensitive and focused on immediate survival, such as controlling severe bleeding, airway management, and other emergency treatments. Conducting these types of interventions in the warm zone allows emergency responders to provide essential care while maintaining a balance of safety from ongoing threats.

While comprehensive patient assessments, rehabilitative care, and psychological support are important components of overall patient care, they are typically conducted when the environment is stable and secure, which is not always the case in warm zones. These activities can often fall under further stages in the care continuum but are less critical than life-saving actions taken during an active shooter incident.