What indicates that some clients may remain stable even after delayed treatment following a mass shooting?

The issuance of green disaster triage tags reflects a patient’s stable condition, indicating they may not require immediate treatment or can wait for care without risking their health. In the context of disaster response, triage systems categorize patients based on the severity of their injuries and the urgency of the care they need.

Green tags are typically assigned to individuals who have minor injuries or are stable and can wait for care, suggesting they are not in immediate danger. Therefore, clients with green tags can remain stable even after treatment is delayed, as their injuries do not necessitate urgent medical attention.

In contrast, blue triage tags are generally used for patients with more severe conditions that may not be immediately life-threatening, but whose treatment is still time-sensitive. Immediate treatment would imply that the patients are truly in critical conditions that require prompt intervention. Lastly, clients with no visible injuries might seem stable, but without a thorough assessment, it’s uncertain whether they could withstand a delay in treatment. The green tag classification is the strongest indicator of stability in this mass casualty scenario.