As part of this content, the class gets an overview of the 2 major triage systems used for MCI triage here in the United States. They were the Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) method and the Sort, Assess Life saving Interventions, Treatment and/or Transport (SALT) method. It is also important to note that the STARI triage does not allow for decreasing patient acuity only for increasing patient acuity. Although it is important to point out the differences between the 2 methods, it is also necessary to explain that the basic principles were the same. In planning our simulation, we chose to have students use the START method because it reinforced the community nursing content that students had already received. Following the explanation of the 2 systems, the faculty discussed the application of the START method, including the need for keeping each victim's assessment under 30 seconds. This quick assessment includes only respiratory rate, pulse, and mentation and allows the examiner to assess and care for as many victims as possible Since time and resources are a luxury during these events, efficiency is key in their management. The faculty discussed that frequent reevaluation of victims should be done when possible. At this point, it is important to also highlight that specific populations like children and senior citizens require different triage parameters and, for this reason were excluded from our simulation.