We propose a business rule management system that is used to optimize the dispatchment on a mass casualty incident. Using geospatial information from available ambulances and rescue helicopters, a business rule engine calculates an optimized transportation plan for injured persons. It automatically considers special needs like ambulances equipped for baby transportation or special decontamination equipment to e.g. suite an accident in a chemical factory. The rules used in the system are not hardcoded. Thus, it is possible to redefine them on the fly without changing the program’s source code. It is even possible to load and save a rule set in case of a catastrophe. Furthermore, it is possible to automatically recalculate an already planned operation if it becomes clear that the rescue vehicles assigned are needed by a person with life-threatening injuries.

Neuhaus, P., Noack, O., Majchrzak, T. A., and Ückert, F.: Using a Business Rule Management System to Improve Disposition of Traumatized Patients. In: MEDINFO 2010 - Proc. of the 13th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics, IOS Press (2010)