What is the purpose of a post-incident rehab debrief?

• A. To review rehab performance, identify gaps, share lessons learned, and update procedures for future incidents.
• B. To assign blame for delays during the incident.
• C. To determine wages and bonuses for the crew.
• D. To close the incident file and archive records.

Answer: (B)

After-action rehab debriefing centers on improving safety and readiness by examining how the rehab phase performed. It looks at whether crew members were adequately rested, hydrated, cooled, and medically cleared before returning to duty, and whether rehab resources—staff, fluids, cooling options, monitoring tools—were sufficient. The goal is to identify gaps or delays, capture lessons learned, and update procedures, training, and checklists so future incidents run more smoothly and with less risk. It isn’t about assigning blame, determining wages or bonuses, or simply closing the file; it’s about continuous improvement and ensuring better protection and performance for the next incident.