Crisis Standards of Care

Michigan Crisis Standards of Care

During a public health emergency, decision-makers must carefully consider the development and implementation of practical, logistical, and scientific methods necessary for effective response and recovery. The Michigan Guidelines for Implementation of Crisis Standards of Care and Ethical Allocation of Scarce Medical Resources and Services During Emergencies and Disasters serves to inform local, state and federal governments; regional Healthcare Coalitions; relevant agencies and organizations; and other stakeholders of the preparedness and response plans specific to a mass casualty incident within the state of Michigan.

View the Michigan Guidelines for Implementation of Crisis Standards of Care and Ethical Allocation of Scarce Medical Resources and Services During Emergencies and Disasters. Updated June 2022.

• Palliative Care Annex (Added December 2024)
• Crisis Standards of Care Indicators and Triggers (Updated December 2024)
• Crisis Standards of Care Toolkit Flip Cards

Additional Resources

• Slides - Michigan Crisis Standards of Care Workshop
• Ethical Guidelines for EMS
• Ethical Guidelines for Nurses
• Crisis Standards of Care: Bringing it all Together - Online Training Module Flyer
• Crisis Standards of Care and the Ethical Allocation of Scarce Medical Resources - Back to the Basics Series Archived Webinar Flyer