UMC Nurse Recalled 2017 Mass Casualty Response
Charge nurse Julie Anderson shared memories of the emergency medical effort nine years after the tragedy.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Nursing Jobs
Nine years after the 1 October shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, University Medical Center charge nurse Julie Anderson has spoken about the hospital's response. Staff worked to resuscitate and stabilize trauma patients as they arrived at the facility.
Why it matters
The hospital staff had trained extensively for a mass casualty event prior to the 2017 incident. This preparation was credited as a critical factor in the survival of those treated at the trauma center.
Official records show 104 gunshot victims arrived alive at the University Medical Center trauma center following the shooting. All 104 patients survived their injuries after receiving emergency resuscitation and stabilization.
The players
Julie Anderson
A charge nurse at University Medical Center who treated patients during the 2017 mass casualty event.
University Medical Center
The hospital facility that provided emergency trauma care to gunshot victims following the shooting.
The details
UMC personnel processed patients for immediate transfer to operating rooms or intensive care units as they arrived. Charge nurse Julie Anderson noted the facility utilized its extensive training for mass casualty events to manage the influx of victims. The account follows a retrospective reflection on the night that changed the Las Vegas valley.
Timeline
October 1, 2017: The Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting occurred.
October 1, 2026: Julie Anderson spoke publicly about the incident.
Beyond the Strip
The account of the medical response to the 1 October shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival serves as a reflection on the city's largest mass casualty event. It highlights the outcome of the facility's extensive preparations for such a tragedy.
The reflections underscore the importance of ongoing mass casualty training for emergency personnel in our local hospital systems. Residents can monitor hospital trauma capabilities through public health reporting.
The takeaway
The successful treatment of all 104 patients who arrived alive serves as a testament to the importance of mass casualty training in valley hospitals. Community members should observe how regional healthcare infrastructure continues to prioritize trauma readiness.
Further reading
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