EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 8: PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES PREPAREDNESS

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 8: PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES PREPAREDNESS"

Transcription

1 Planning & Operations Preparedness & Coordination Training & Outreach EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 8: PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES PREPAREDNESS Wednesday, August 21, 2013 American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Summit S. Atyia Martin, Director

2 OVERVIEW Overview Office of Public Health Preparedness Boston Public Health & Healthcare System Preparedness Response and Recovery Lessons Learned

3 BPHC ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Executive Office Addictions Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Support Services Office of Public Health Preparedness Chief of Staff Communications Policy & Planning Emergency Shelter Commission Administration & Finance Information Technology Services Intergovernmental Relations Consortium for Professional Development Research & Evaluation Child, Adolescent, and Family Health Community Initiatives Emergency Medical Services Homeless Services Infectious Disease

4 PUBLIC HEALTH & HEALTHCARE CAPABILITIES PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS CAPABILITIES 1. Community Preparedness 2. Community Recovery 3. Emergency Operations Coordination HEALTHCARE PREPAREDNESS CAPABILITES Healthcare System Preparedness.1 Healthcare System Recovery.2 Emergency Operations Coordination.3 4. Emergency Public Information and Warning 5. Fatality Management 6. Information Sharing Fatality Management.4 Information Sharing.5 7. Mass Care 8. Medical Countermeasure Dispensing 9. Medical Materiel Management and Distribution 10. Medical Surge Medical Surge Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions 12. Public Health Laboratory Testing 13. Public Health Surveillance & Epidemiological Investigation 14. Responder Safety & Health 15. Volunteer Management Responder Safety & Health.7 Volunteer Management.8

5 OPHP FUNCTIONAL AREAS

6 BOSTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM 1 Municipal Ambulance Services 350 EMTs & Paramedics Mutual Aid Agreements with Private Ambulance Services 20 Licensed Hospitals 12 Acute Care 6 Trauma Centers 23 Community Health Centers 1 st Launched in Boston in Expansive Long Term Care, Home Health, Specialty Care, Mental Health

7 BOSTON HEALTHCARE PREPAREDNESS COALITION Strengthen medical surge capacities and capabilities Build relationships and partnerships Facilitate communication, information and resource sharing Maximize movement and utilization of existing resources Coordinate training, drills and exercises

8 COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVE: BOSTON HEALTH RESILIENCE NETWORK

9 EDUCATION & TRAINING: DELVALLE INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Est ,000+ Trained Public Safety Healthcare Emergency Management Volunteers 25 Classroom Courses 111 Total 5 Online 8 e-learning Webinars 9

10 EXERCISES & REAL WORLD EVENTS Hurricane Sandy (Oct. 2012) Urban Shield Boston (Nov. 2012) MBTA Green Line Crash (Nov. 2012) Flu Public Health Emergency (Jan. 2013) Tour Bus Crash (Feb. 2013) Blizzard of 2013 (Feb.) Boston Bombings (April 2013) Special Events o Boston Marathon o Independence Day o First Night 10

11 RESPONSE & RECOVERY ROLES STEPHEN M. LAWLOR MEDICAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER Boston Public Health Commission Department Operations Center (DOC) Emergency Support Function Boston 8: Public Health Emergency & Medical Medical Services Services Operations Multi-Agency Resource Coordination Center (MACC)

12 MIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM STRUCTURE MIC Manager Public Information Officer Liaison Officer EOC ESF-8 Officer Operations Section Chief Planning Section Chief Logistics Section Chief Finance and Administration Section Chief Public Health Branch Director Resources Unit Leader MIC Support Branch Director General Counsel Group Supervisor EMS Branch Director Situation Unit Leader BPHC Support Branch Director Budget & Finance Group Supervisor Healthcare Systems Branch Director Documentation Unit Leader Emergency Staffing Branch Director Labor and Employment Group Supervisor Recovery Services Branch Director Demobilization Unit Leader Human Resources Group Supervisor

13 ACTIVATION TRIGGERS City of Boston Emergency Operations Center activation Request from an ESF 8 resource or partner Felt event Proactive Exercises or drills

14 RESPONSE OPERATIONS Level 4 (Low) Level 3 (Medium) Level 2 (High) Level 1 (Full) * ** Virtual Virtual Partial Physical Full Physical *This picture is the work of Christopher Schmidt, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License. **This picture is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 License.

15 SITUATIONAL AWARENESS & INFORMATION SHARING Situational Awareness Resource Coordination Human Services Coordination ESF 8: Public Health & Medical Services Local, State, and Federal Partners Summarized Information MIC

16 RESOURCE COORDINATION Situational Awareness Resource Coordination Human Services Coordination Does NOT direct or control activities between member or other healthcare organizations Does facilitate established processes for resource support

17 HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATION Situational Awareness Resource Coordination Human Services Coordination Family Support Social Connectedness Medical Family Reunification Connection to Resources Mental Health Support Medical Services Basic Needs Food Shelter Clothing Transportation

18 BOSTON BOMBINGS: PUBLIC HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

19 OVERALL INCIDENT OBJECTIVES Activate the MIC to support Emergency Support Function 8: Health and Medical Services (ESF 8) in the City of Boston for the Boston Marathon Provide technical assistance and training for Emergency Tracking System (ETS) operations Provide ongoing situational awareness and support to appropriate ESF 8 partners

20 MIC STAFFING CHART

21 PRE-INCIDENT (FIRST) SITUATION BRIEFING

22 PRE-BOMBING RESPONSE SUMMARY 800MHz Radios Connectivity between MIC and Medical Tents WebEOC City of Boston Mass. Emergency Management Mass. Dept. of Public Health Family Reunification 77 recorded requests Patient Tracking 523 Patients Seen 193 Active, 330 Discharged 8 Transports (some non-marathon related) Resource/Staff/Volunteer Tracking SitBrief #2 at 1400hrs. 22

23 MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013: BOMBINGS OCCUR

24 MIC COORDINATED /SUPPORTED OPERATIONS ESF-8 MACC OPHP Boston EMS Mass. DPH U.S. HHS COBTH American Red Cross Situational Awareness Resource Coordination Mental Health Requests from Partners Family Reunification Human Services Coordination Demobilization & Transition Planning 24

25 SERVICES DONATIONS & COORDINATION Coordinating Agencies: Boston Public Health Commission Mayor s Hotline One Fund Mayor s Office of Emergency Management Hospitals American Red Cross FBI Victim Assistance Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance U.S. Attorney s Office Donations by Category 25

26 MIC MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATION 207 Sessions Held Over 1500 Served 600+ Hours Mental Health Sessions Service Providers Boston Public Health Commission Mass. Dept. of Mental Health Riverside Community Care 11% 7% 5% 13% 12% 2% BAA BPHC Community First Responders American Red Cross 50% Hospitals Salvation Army U.S. Health & Human Services Mental Health Team Schools Survivors BPHC Surveillance Hospital EDs for PTSD, Suicidal Intention, and Anxiety

27 BOSTON FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER THURSDAY, APRIL 17 Boston Public Health Commission American Red Cross FBI Victim Assistance Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance U.S. Attorney s Office U.S. Health and Human Services Boston Police Department Victim Assistance Public Safety Details: Boston Police, Boston EMS, State Police Over 90 individuals (victims and/or family members) assisted

28 SHELTER-IN-PLACE IMPACT FRIDAY, APRIL 18 Situational Awareness Clarification of Shelterin-Place Order Coordination with MDPH for Consistent Messaging Assess and Mitigate Impact to Public Health & Healthcare Systems Operations OPHP / MIC Staffing BPHC Essential Services U.S. HHS Team and FAC Suspended Operations

29 COPLEY SQUARE RE-ENTRY APRIL 23-24, 2013 Phase 1: Decontamination & Testing Phase 2: Structural Building Assessment. Phase 3: Debris Removal Phase 4: Internal Building Assessment Phase 5: Re-Entry, Communications, & Counseling April 23, 1:00PM Family Assistance Center Investigative and Support Services Briefing for Survivors and Families April 23, 5:30PM Copley Square handed over to City of Boston from FBI. Begin transition of residents and businesses. April 23, 6:30PM Private Ceremony for Patient and Families. April 24, 8:00AM Re-opened to general public. 29

30 MIC ACTIVATION: BOSTON BOMBINGS

31 RESPONSE & RECOVERY SNAPSHOT Boston EMS Transported Over 90 Patients in 30 Minutes MIC Developed and Disseminated 22 Situation Briefings MIC/OPHP Tracked 281 Patients Facilitated Access to Services via FAC to over 80 Survivors and/or Family Members Mayor s Health Line Calls: 213 Client-Related Calls (36: Crisis Counseling and 80: Received Info & Referrals) MIC Deployed Over 200 Mental Health Resources in partnership with the BPHC CAFH Bureau Infectious Disease Bureau Leveraged the Surveillance System to Track Mental Health Reporting to EDs

32 SUCCESSFUL RESPONSE & RECOVERY MA Department of Public Health MA Department of Mental Health American Red Cross U.S. Health and Human Services Salvation Army Seaport World Trade Center & Hotel FBI Victim Assistance U.S. Attorney s Office Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance Boston Police Department Mayor s Office of Emergency Management Partners Went Above and Beyond

33 Planning & Operations Preparedness & Coordination Training & Outreach THANK YOU S. Atyia Martin Director, Office of Public Health Preparedness Boston Public Health Commission

APNA 28th Annual Conference Session 4018: October 25, 2014

APNA 28th Annual Conference Session 4018: October 25, 2014 Boston Marathon Bombings Disaster Mental Health Response: Role, Recovery & Resilience CHRISTINE TEBALDI, MS, PMHNP, BC Conflict of Interest This presenter has no conflicts of interest This speaker will

More information

Impact of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Funding on Local Public Health Capabilities, Capacity, and Response

Impact of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Funding on Local Public Health Capabilities, Capacity, and Response [REPORT] July 15 Impact of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Funding on Local Public Health Capabilities, Capacity, and Response Introduction The Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) cooperative

More information

I. MISSION STATEMENT. Ensure a comprehensive public health and medical response following a disaster or emergency. SCOPE AND POLICIES

I. MISSION STATEMENT. Ensure a comprehensive public health and medical response following a disaster or emergency. SCOPE AND POLICIES ESF 8 Public Health and Medical Services Coordinating Agency: Health Department Coordinating Agency Cooperating Agencies Health Department Fire and Rescue Department Police Department Office of the County

More information

B E F O R E T H E E M E R G E N C Y

B E F O R E T H E E M E R G E N C Y B E F O R E T H E E M E R G E N C Y RESPONSIBILITY / LIABILITY for Homeland Security / Emergency Management Duty of Care - Counties and Cities ARE responsible for the safety of their citizens. Following

More information

Response Checklist. Key issues to consider:

Response Checklist. Key issues to consider: Response Checklist During the response phase, which occurs immediately after an incident, law enforcement officials, first responders, victim service providers, and others will manage, coordinate, and

More information

Disaster Behavioral Health Capacity Assessment Tool

Disaster Behavioral Health Capacity Assessment Tool What is Disaster Behavioral Health? Disaster behavioral health is the provision of mental health, substance abuse, and stress management services to disaster survivors and responders. Following an emergency

More information

Summer Public Health Preparedness Webinar Series Presents: Emergency Management and Public Health Preparedness

Summer Public Health Preparedness Webinar Series Presents: Emergency Management and Public Health Preparedness Summer Public Health Preparedness Webinar Series Presents: Emergency Management and Public Health Preparedness Alignment of Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Management Preparedness Todd Talbert,

More information

Planning for Public Health & Health Care Recovery

Planning for Public Health & Health Care Recovery Planning for Public Health & Health Care Recovery Governor s Hurricane Conference May 13, 2015 Innovation t Collaboration t Accountability t Responsiveness t Excellence AGENDA The Federal Perspective Byron

More information

LAWRENCE COUNTY, KENTUCKY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN ESF-13

LAWRENCE COUNTY, KENTUCKY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN ESF-13 LAWRENCE COUNTY, KENTUCKY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY ESF-13 Coordinates and organizes law enforcement and security resources in preparing for, responding to and recovering from

More information

Emergency Support Function 6 Mass Care and Human Services

Emergency Support Function 6 Mass Care and Human Services ESF Coordinator: Grant County Emergency Management Primary Agencies for: American Red Cross Apple Valley Chapter Grant County Emergency Management Support Agencies: Emergency Support Function 6 Mass Care

More information

North Carolina Emergency Management

North Carolina Emergency Management North Carolina Emergency Management North Carolina Incidents North Carolina Incidents Primary mission is consequence management Must be prepared to: Search and Rescue Provide Mass Care Protect Life and

More information

MEDICAL PLANNING MAJOR EVENTS

MEDICAL PLANNING MAJOR EVENTS NATIONAL DISASTER LIFE SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL CONSORTIUM ANNUAL MEETING MEDICAL PLANNING MAJOR EVENTS Cynthia Davidson Louisiana Region 1 Hospital Designated Regional Coordinator EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1970

More information

1/16/2014. Prehospital Response to the Marathon Bombings: Boston, MA. Boston EMS: Who we are. The 117 th Running of the Boston Marathon

1/16/2014. Prehospital Response to the Marathon Bombings: Boston, MA. Boston EMS: Who we are. The 117 th Running of the Boston Marathon Prehospital Response to the Marathon Bombings: Boston, MA Adam Darnobid, MD Fellow in EMS Department of Emergency Medicine University of Massachusetts Medical School David Hirsch, MD, MPH, FACEP EMS Medical

More information

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Homeland Security Strategy

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Homeland Security Strategy The Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Homeland Security Strategy Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security December 2014 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public

More information

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services March 2014 MT DPHHS Emergency Operations Plan March 2014 v.7 Page 1 Record of Change Date Description of Change Initials November ALB Total rewrite

More information

Emergency Response Network in Your Community. Paul Haley Emergency Management Coordinator City of Trenton

Emergency Response Network in Your Community. Paul Haley Emergency Management Coordinator City of Trenton Emergency Response Network in Your Community Paul Haley Emergency Management Coordinator City of Trenton Your Local Emergency Management Support What we are going to cover Objectives Questions anytime

More information

ESF 8. Public Health and Medical Services

ESF 8. Public Health and Medical Services ESF 8 Public Health and Medical Services This page left blank intentionally. 1 Introduction Emergency Support Function 8 ensures that the following services are provided to disaster victims and emergency

More information

TEXAS HOMELAND SECURITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020: PRIORITY ACTIONS

TEXAS HOMELAND SECURITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020: PRIORITY ACTIONS TEXAS HOMELAND SECURITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020: PRIORITY ACTIONS INTRODUCTION The purpose of this document is to list the aligned with each in the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2015-2020 (THSSP).

More information

Barbara Ferrer, Ph.D., MPH, M.Ed Executive Director Boston Public Health Commission

Barbara Ferrer, Ph.D., MPH, M.Ed Executive Director Boston Public Health Commission Barbara Ferrer, Ph.D., MPH, M.Ed Executive Director Boston Public Health Commission Public health emergency preparedness is the capability of the public health and health care systems, communities, and

More information

Partnerships: An Essential Piece of Emergency Preparedness

Partnerships: An Essential Piece of Emergency Preparedness Partnerships: An Essential Piece of Emergency Preparedness Prevent Recover Protect Respond Mitigate http://www.fema.gov/national-preparedness-goal National Preparedness goal, 2011 A secure and resilient

More information

Long-Term Community Recovery & Mitigation

Long-Term Community Recovery & Mitigation Emergency Support Function 14 Long-Term Community Recovery & Mitigation ESF Coordinator Grays Harbor County Division of Emergency Management Primary Agencies Grays Harbor County Division of Emergency Management

More information

LOSS OF HEATING/VENTILATION/AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

LOSS OF HEATING/VENTILATION/AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SCENARIO There has been a recent heat wave over the last week and the weather forecast for today is a sunny 98 degrees with 85% humidity. Your hospital census is 90% and you have seen an increase in patients

More information

Florida Division of Emergency Management. Recovery. Operations Guidance For Essential Service Centers

Florida Division of Emergency Management. Recovery. Operations Guidance For Essential Service Centers Recovery Operations Guidance For Essential Service Centers - 1 - TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction. 3 II. Mission/Scope 3 III. Assumptions.. 3 IV. Roles and Responsibilities.. 4 V. Concept of Operations

More information

ANNEX C - EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION ESF #15

ANNEX C - EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION ESF #15 I. MNWALK REQUIREMENTS Item #: 1, 3, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 ANNEX C - EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION ESF #15 II. PURPOSE Provide for the development, coordination and dissemination of emergency public information.

More information

Appendix F Incident Response Guides (IRGs)

Appendix F Incident Response Guides (IRGs) Appendix F Incident Response Guides (IRGs) APPENDIX F INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDES Active Shooter Chemical Incident Earthquake Evacuation, Shelter-in-Place, & Hospital Abandonment Explosive Incident Hostage

More information

Boston CRI Plan: An Overview. John Jacob Associate Director Emergency Preparedness Division Boston Public Health Commission

Boston CRI Plan: An Overview. John Jacob Associate Director Emergency Preparedness Division Boston Public Health Commission Boston CRI Plan: An Overview John Jacob Associate Director Emergency Preparedness Division Boston Public Health Commission CRI Goal Develop plans to distribute oral medications to entire residential population

More information

BRYN MAWR COLLEGE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Revised 3/17/08 (abridged)

BRYN MAWR COLLEGE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Revised 3/17/08 (abridged) BRYN MAWR COLLEGE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Revised 3/17/08 (abridged) This document is a synopsis of the planning and preparation the College has undertaken to handle emergencies in a professional, efficient,

More information

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION VI. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION General 1. The overall responsibility for emergency preparedness rests with government on all levels, including all agencies of state, county and city in coordination

More information

Ocean County ERC. Emergency Response Crisis Counseling

Ocean County ERC. Emergency Response Crisis Counseling Ocean County ERC Emergency Response Crisis Counseling Question for You When you think of disaster response What do you think of? Disaster Response is About Consequence Management Police, Firefighters,

More information

ESF-9 LAW ENFORCEMENT

ESF-9 LAW ENFORCEMENT ESF-9 LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTENTS PAGE I. PURPOSE ESF 9.1 II. SITUATIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS ESF 9.1 A. Situations ESF 9.1 B. Assumptions ESF 9.1 III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS ESF 9.2 A. General ESF 9.2 B. Operational

More information

2015 Emergency Management Course Schedule

2015 Emergency Management Course Schedule 2015 Emergency Management Course Schedule NOTE: ALL COURSES WILL NOW BE OFFERED AT THE CENTER FOR LEARNING AND INNOVATION 1979 MARCUS AVE. LAKE SUCCESS, NY 11042 EXCEPT WHERE NOTED HazMat for Healthcare

More information

2014 Emergency Preparedness Executive Report: Accomplishments and Next Steps

2014 Emergency Preparedness Executive Report: Accomplishments and Next Steps Emergency Preparedness Executive Report: Accomplishments and Next Steps HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS, THE NATIONAL HEALTH SECURITY STRATEGY AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY In 2006, following Hurricane Katrina, the Pandemic

More information

A Framework to Support Healthcare Continuity of Operations in an Information Technology Failure:

A Framework to Support Healthcare Continuity of Operations in an Information Technology Failure: A Framework to Support Healthcare Continuity of Operations in an Information Technology Failure: Lessons learned from a novel exercise series Jendy Dunlop, MPH, CHEP Paul Biddinger, MD, FACEP http://001yourtranslationservice.com/computer-tips/protecting-your-computer.htm

More information

Emergency Support Function #6 MASS CARE, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING, & HUMAN SERVICES

Emergency Support Function #6 MASS CARE, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING, & HUMAN SERVICES Emergency Support Function #6 MASS CARE, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING, & HUMAN SERVICES Lead Agency Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Support Agencies and Organizations Virginia Department

More information

CURRENT ISSUES IN LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. Alan S. Harris, Emergency Manager Seminole County Office of Emergency Management

CURRENT ISSUES IN LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. Alan S. Harris, Emergency Manager Seminole County Office of Emergency Management CURRENT ISSUES IN LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Alan S. Harris, Emergency Manager Seminole County Office of Emergency Management 1 The Basics All-Hazards Approach to Planning State of Florida is vulnerable

More information

UCF Office of Emergency Management. 2013-2018 Strategic Plan

UCF Office of Emergency Management. 2013-2018 Strategic Plan UCF Office of Emergency Management 2013-2018 Strategic Plan Table of Contents I. Introduction... 2 Purpose... 2 Overview... 3 Mission... 5 Vision... 5 II. Mandates... 6 III. Accomplishments and Challenges...

More information

Ohio Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2013-2016

Ohio Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2013-2016 GOAL 1 Strengthen Ohio s intelligence and information sharing system for the detection and prevention of threats to public safety. Objective 1.1 Support continued development of the information sharing

More information

Western Washington University Basic Plan 2013. A part of Western s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

Western Washington University Basic Plan 2013. A part of Western s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan 2013 A part of Western s Record of Changes Change # Date Entered Description and Location of Change(s) Person making changes 2 1. PURPOSE, SCOPE, SITUATION OVERVIEW, ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS A. PURPOSE

More information

National Capital Region: Urban Area Security Initiatives Subgrants as of 02/01/12

National Capital Region: Urban Area Security Initiatives Subgrants as of 02/01/12 National Capital Region: Urban Area Initiatives Subgrants as of 02/01/12 Year Subgrantee Subgrant Name Award American Red Cross of the National Capital Area Mass Care (Maintenance) 146,258 American Red

More information

Maryland Emergency Operations Plan

Maryland Emergency Operations Plan Maryland Emergency Operations Plan Purpose The purpose of the Maryland Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is to outline an approach and designate responsibilities intended to minimize the consequences of

More information

CAPABILITY 2: Community Recovery

CAPABILITY 2: Community Recovery Community recovery is the ability to collaborate with community partners, (e.g., healthcare organizations, business, education, and emergency management) to plan and advocate for the rebuilding of public

More information

CAPABILITY 7: Mass Care

CAPABILITY 7: Mass Care Mass care is the ability to coordinate with partner agencies to address the public health, medical, and mental/behavioral health needs of those impacted by an incident at a congregate location. 98 This

More information

The Joint Commission s Emergency Management Update - 2009

The Joint Commission s Emergency Management Update - 2009 The Joint Commission s Emergency Management Update - 2009 William M. Wagner, ScD CHCM CHSP CHEP Vice President-Education, Research & Development Safety Management Services, Inc. September 22, 2009 Goals

More information

University of Prince Edward Island. Emergency Management Plan

University of Prince Edward Island. Emergency Management Plan Emergency Management Plan March 2012 ON CAMPUS Emergency Dial Security Assistance Dial 566-0384 OFF CAMPUS SUPPORT AGENCIES Fire & Ambulance... 9-1-1 Charlottetown Fire Department... 566-5548 Fire Marshal...

More information

TRANSPORTATION UNIT LEADER

TRANSPORTATION UNIT LEADER Mission: Organize and coordinate the transportation of all ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients. Arrange for the transportation of personnel and material resources within or outside of the hospital.

More information

Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, and Health & Human Services

Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, and Health & Human Services Emergency Support Function (ESF) # 6 Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, and Health & Human Services Attachment 6A Functional Needs Preface The damage created by emergencies often disrupt the ability for

More information

VA Program for Suicide Prevention

VA Program for Suicide Prevention VA Program for Suicide Prevention Janet Kemp RN, PhD VA National Mental Health Director for Suicide Prevention Office of Mental Health, Patient Care Services Washington DC Krista Stephenson RN, MSN VA

More information

Town And School District

Town And School District Town And School District School Crisis Emergency Response Plan November 2014 P romulgation Statement Town of Your town and Your town School District School Emergency Crisis Response Plan PROMULGATION The

More information

National Capital Region: Urban Area Security Initiatives Grants Subgrants as of 01/31/14

National Capital Region: Urban Area Security Initiatives Grants Subgrants as of 01/31/14 National Capital Region: Urban Area Initiatives Grants Subgrants as of 01/31/14 Year Subgrantee Subgrant Name Award All Hazards Consortium HSEMA Performance and Professional Development Initiative (DC

More information

Beneficial Practices for Improving Biosurveillance Mass Gatherings. February 27, 2014

Beneficial Practices for Improving Biosurveillance Mass Gatherings. February 27, 2014 Beneficial Practices for Improving Biosurveillance Mass Gatherings February 27, 2014 1 Webinar Series Hosts Edward L. Baker, MD, MPH Director, North Carolina Preparedness and Emergency Response Research

More information

Template 7.1. Core Functions of Hospital Facilities and Providers in the Implementation of CSC Plans

Template 7.1. Core Functions of Hospital Facilities and Providers in the Implementation of CSC Plans Template 7.1. Core Functions of Hospital Facilities and Providers in the Implementation of CSC Plans Hospital Facilities Function 1. Alerting Health care facility is able to receive and manage alerts from

More information

Typed Resource Definitions

Typed Resource Definitions US Department of Homeland Security Typed Resource Definitions Incident Management Resources FEMA 508-2 July 2005 US Department of Homeland Security Background Resource Typing Web Site The National Mutual

More information

Table of Contents ESF-12-1 034-00-13

Table of Contents ESF-12-1 034-00-13 Table of Contents Primary Coordinating Agency... 2 Local Supporting Agencies... 2 State, Regional, and Federal Agencies and Organizations... 2 Purpose... 3 Situations and Assumptions... 4 Direction and

More information

Franklin County Emergency Management Department (FCEMD) All County Emergency Response Team (CERT) Agencies. Table of Contents

Franklin County Emergency Management Department (FCEMD) All County Emergency Response Team (CERT) Agencies. Table of Contents Concept of Operations Lead Agency Support Agency Standard Operating Procedures Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Franklin County Emergency Management Department (FCEMD) All County Emergency Response Team

More information

EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION (ESF) 14 LONG TERM RECOVERY AND MITIGATION

EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION (ESF) 14 LONG TERM RECOVERY AND MITIGATION EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION (ESF) 14 LONG TERM RECOVERY AND MITIGATION Primary Agency: Chatham Emergency Management Agency Support Agencies: American Red Cross Chatham County Building Safety & Regulatory

More information

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing: Richness of collaboration for children's response to disaster

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing: Richness of collaboration for children's response to disaster FindArticles > Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing > Jan-Mar 2003 > Article > Print friendly Richness of collaboration for children's response to disaster Raphel, Sally As the first anniversary

More information

Hospital Incident Command System Revision Project

Hospital Incident Command System Revision Project Hospital Incident Command System Revision Project Mary Massey, BSN, MA, PHN California Hospital Association, Hospital Preparedness Program Loni Howard, RN, MSN Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 1 Objectives

More information

Preparing and Responding to the Unthinkable Lessons Learned and Moving Forward. November 7, 2013

Preparing and Responding to the Unthinkable Lessons Learned and Moving Forward. November 7, 2013 Preparing and Responding to the Unthinkable Lessons Learned and Moving Forward November 7, 2013 Outline: I. Introductions II. Overview of Events III. How SMC Responded: What Worked/In Place Lessons Learned/Improvements

More information

April 12, 2007. Call-In Phone: 800-452-0662. From Teachers to Leaders In Crisis. Fax: 518-426-0696. Email: cphp@uamail.albany.edu.

April 12, 2007. Call-In Phone: 800-452-0662. From Teachers to Leaders In Crisis. Fax: 518-426-0696. Email: cphp@uamail.albany.edu. University at Albany Center for Public Health Preparedness Grand Rounds Series April 12, 2007 Roseann Samson, Ed.D Assistant Superintendent Port Charlotte - Punta Gorda - Englewood April 12, 2007 From

More information

Pilot Nursing Home Emergency Management Assessment Tool

Pilot Nursing Home Emergency Management Assessment Tool Pilot Nursing Home Emergency Management Assessment Tool Introduction The Pilot Nursing Home Emergency Management Project (NHEMP) Assessment Tool, developed by the Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC),

More information

NIMS Study Guide. Lesson One: What Is the National Incident Management System (NIMS)? What is NIMS?

NIMS Study Guide. Lesson One: What Is the National Incident Management System (NIMS)? What is NIMS? NIMS Study Guide Lesson One: What Is the National Incident Management System (NIMS)? What is NIMS? NIMS is a comprehensive, national approach to incident management that is applicable at all jurisdictional

More information

ON-SITE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

ON-SITE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT ON-SITE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Capability Definition Onsite Incident is the capability to effectively direct and control incident activities by using the Incident Command System (ICS) consistent with the

More information

TABLE OF CONTENTS 19. ANNEX M... 19-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS 19. ANNEX M... 19-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 19. ANNEX M... 19-1 19.1 PURPOSE...19-1 19.2 SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS...19-1 19.2.1 SITUATION...19-1 19.2.2 ASSUMPTIONS...19-1 19.3 GENERAL PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBILITIES... 19-1 19.3.1

More information

Our Community Partners For Emergency Assistance

Our Community Partners For Emergency Assistance Our Community Partners For Emergency Assistance Martin County Community Services 435 S.E. Flagler Avenue Health & Human Services (772) 288-5785 Administration (772) 288-5434/5901 Veterans Services (772)

More information

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT POLICY

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT POLICY Effective Date: November 2, 2009 Supersedes/Amends: VRS-50/December 2006 Originating Office: Office of the Vice-President, Services Policy Number: VPS-50 SCOPE This policy applies to all members of the

More information

Emergency Operations Plan ANNEX R - DONATIONS MANAGEMENT ESF #14 I. MNWALK REQUIREMENTS. Item #: 1, 4, 83, 93, 94, 95, 97

Emergency Operations Plan ANNEX R - DONATIONS MANAGEMENT ESF #14 I. MNWALK REQUIREMENTS. Item #: 1, 4, 83, 93, 94, 95, 97 ANNEX R - DONATIONS MANAGEMENT ESF #14 I. MNWALK REQUIREMENTS Item #: 1, 4, 83, 93, 94, 95, 97 II. PURPOSE The purpose of this annex is to explain the responsibilities for coordinating volunteers, donated

More information

City of Seattle. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Emergency Operations Plan

City of Seattle. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Emergency Operations Plan City of Seattle Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Emergency Operations Plan Page Intentionally Blank City of Seattle Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Emergency Operations Plan Page ii City

More information

The purpose of ESF #9 is to identify search, rescue, and recovery roles and responsibilities within the City of Tucson during a disaster.

The purpose of ESF #9 is to identify search, rescue, and recovery roles and responsibilities within the City of Tucson during a disaster. Emergency Support Function #9 Search & Rescue ESF Coordinator: Tucson Fire Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) Tucson Police Support Agencies: Planning & Development Services Dept. Building Inspectors

More information

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY MASTER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY MASTER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY MASTER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN Last Edit 2/8/2011 OVERVIEW This document provides a management framework for responding to incidents that may threaten the health and safety of

More information

MARCH 31, 2010 - WEDNESDAY

MARCH 31, 2010 - WEDNESDAY MARCH 31, 2010 - WEDNESDAY GENERAL SESSIONS Buffalo Plane Crash This session will focus on the emergency manager s overview of the Buffalo New York plane crash of Continental 3407. Overview of November

More information

Emergency Support Function #8 Public Health and Medical Services

Emergency Support Function #8 Public Health and Medical Services Emergency Support Function #8 Public Health and Medical Services Primary Agency Radford University Student Health Services Health Department Secondary/Support Agencies Department of Social Services Department

More information

PositionStatement EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE CNA POSITION

PositionStatement EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE CNA POSITION PositionStatement EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE CNA POSITION The nursing profession 1 plays an integral role in all aspects of emergencies, including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

More information

Emergency Quick Reference Guide

Emergency Quick Reference Guide Township of Rideau Lakes - Emergency Response Plan 1 Emergency Quick Reference Guide Upon the arrival of three or more members, the Community Control Group (CCG) may initiate its function. Ensure that

More information

Ottawa Fire Services Standard Operating Procedure

Ottawa Fire Services Standard Operating Procedure Classification # SOP CO 02.1-2006 Communication - Dispatch Victim Support Call Out Procedures Subject Authority Fire Chief Policy The Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) program in Ottawa grew out of a

More information

L101 Foundations of Emergency Management Wirtz, VA Oct 5-30

L101 Foundations of Emergency Management Wirtz, VA Oct 5-30 Emergency Management Institute Fiscal Year 2016 Schedule of Courses by Curriculum 1st and 2nd Semesters E - EMI Campus L - RESIDENT OFF-SITE V - VIDEO TELECONFERENCE COURSES K - Virtual (Adobe Connect)

More information

Office of Emergency Management and Communications Central Purpose Key Facts Operations Emergency Management City Operations: Technology: 144

Office of Emergency Management and Communications Central Purpose Key Facts Operations Emergency Management City Operations: Technology: 144 Office of Emergency Management and Communications José A. Santiago, Executive Director 1411 W. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (312) 746-9111 Email: jsantiago@cityofchicago.org Central Purpose

More information

South Dakota Training Program

South Dakota Training Program South Dakota Training Program 2014-2016 Table of Contents Background Page 2 Program Details. Pages 3-4 Recommended Courses..Page 5 Scheduling of Courses..Page 6 Instructor Qualifications/Requirements.

More information

April King-Todd 2014 National TB Conference Atlanta, Georgia June 10, 2014

April King-Todd 2014 National TB Conference Atlanta, Georgia June 10, 2014 An Outbreak of TB Among the Homeless: The Aftermath in a High Incidence County April King-Todd, RN, MPH Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Tuberculosis Control Program National TB Nurses Coalition

More information

School Emergency Plans - Developing Recovery Skills

School Emergency Plans - Developing Recovery Skills Health, Medicine & Reunification in School Disasters National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health October 11, 2013 1300 hrs #DisasterLearning @NCDMPH Disclaimer The views expressed in this presentation

More information

Hospital Emergency Operations Plan Workshop

Hospital Emergency Operations Plan Workshop Hospital Emergency Operations Plan Workshop Updating the Hospital and Rural Medical Center EOP for the Use of Volunteers in Medical Surge AGENCY LOGO Acknowledgements: This workshop was developed by the

More information

AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS

AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS STATUTE RULE CRITERIA Current until changed by State Legislature or AHCA Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Centers Statutory Reference 3 395.1055 (1)(c), Florida Statutes Rules

More information

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #5 Emergency Management. ESF Coordinator: St. Louis County Police Department, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #5 Emergency Management. ESF Coordinator: St. Louis County Police Department, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Emergency Support Function (ESF) #5 Emergency Management ESF Coordinator: St. Louis County Police Department, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Primary Department: St. Louis County Police Department,

More information

ICS for LAUSD EOC and DOC Operation

ICS for LAUSD EOC and DOC Operation ICS for LAUSD EOC and DOC Operation Below is some background information on the Incident Command System (used at our schools and in other field operations) and how it applies in an EOC environment. From

More information

The Role of Military Public Health and Healthcare Providers in National Bioterrorism Event Consequence Management

The Role of Military Public Health and Healthcare Providers in National Bioterrorism Event Consequence Management The Role of Military Public Health and Healthcare Providers in National Bioterrorism Event Consequence Management COL (Ret) Zygmunt F. Dembek, PhD, MS, MPH, LHD EpiMilitaris Conference Hotel Zamek Ryn

More information

Social & Emotional Support Resources & Hotline

Social & Emotional Support Resources & Hotline Social & Emotional Support Resources & Hotline Suicide Depression - Suicide and Crisis Hotlines Toll-Free/24 Hours/7 Days a Week 1.800.SUICIDE (784-2433) 1.800.273.TALK (8255) http://www.suicidehotlines.com

More information

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #14 Long-Term Community Recovery

Emergency Support Function (ESF) #14 Long-Term Community Recovery Emergency Support Function (ESF) #14 Long-Term Community Recovery Primary Department(s): St. Louis County Police Department, Office of Emergency Management Support Department(s): St. Louis County Housing

More information

ANNEX 9. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND WARNING

ANNEX 9. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND WARNING ANNEX 9. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND WARNING Rapid dissemination of warning and emergency information about an imminent or occurring emergency is critical to protecting life, safety, and health during an emergency.

More information

Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness: A Comprehensive Citywide Approach in New York City. September 22, 2015, 1:00 PM EDT #DisasterLearning

Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness: A Comprehensive Citywide Approach in New York City. September 22, 2015, 1:00 PM EDT #DisasterLearning Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness: A Comprehensive Citywide Approach in New York City September 22, 2015, 1:00 PM EDT #DisasterLearning Danielle Sollecito, LMSW Senior Program Manager of Long Term Care

More information

The Salvation Army National Disaster Training Program CURRENT COURSE LIST AND DESCRIPTIONS

The Salvation Army National Disaster Training Program CURRENT COURSE LIST AND DESCRIPTIONS The Salvation Army National Disaster Training Program CURRENT COURSE LIST AND DESCRIPTIONS Available Training Courses as of March 1, 2009 During a disaster, The Salvation Army relies upon trained disaster

More information

LAW ENFORCEMENT ESF 16

LAW ENFORCEMENT ESF 16 ESF 16 ESF 16: Law Enforcement Page 1 of 13 ESF 16 Primary Agency: Baca County Sheriffs Office Support Agencies: Springfield Police Department Walsh Police Department Campo Police Department Colorado State

More information

DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Radiological Emergency Response Program Bob Free Emergency/Incident Hotline (512) 458 7460 Answered by DSHS Exchange Operators during normal working hours Answering

More information

RESTORATION OF LIFELINES

RESTORATION OF LIFELINES RESTORATION OF LIFELINES Capability Definition Restoration of Lifelines is the capability to initiate and sustain restoration activities. This includes facilitating the repair/replacement of infrastructure

More information

CASE STUDY. Jefferson County EMA Alabama Recovery Plan

CASE STUDY. Jefferson County EMA Alabama Recovery Plan Jefferson County EMA Alabama Recovery Plan NOTE: Jefferson County EMA contracted with ERI International / All Hands Consulting to fully develop the county's recovery plan and program. The original concept

More information

South Puget Sound Community College Emergency Operations Plan Annex H RECOVERY

South Puget Sound Community College Emergency Operations Plan Annex H RECOVERY I. PURPOSE South Puget Sound Community College Emergency Operations Plan Annex H RECOVERY The purpose of this annex is to provide a process to facilitate the College s transition from a disaster situation

More information

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Twin Cities. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN Revision 4.0

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Twin Cities. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN Revision 4.0 Annex D Health and Medical-Administration Purpose The University of Minnesota campuses are subject to emergencies that can pose a significant risk to students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Examples include

More information

Disaster Healthcare Volunteers

Disaster Healthcare Volunteers EMSA Update Disaster Healthcare Volunteers Distribution of Disaster Healthcare Volunteers in California Counties June, 2012 Less than 10 11-45 46-110 111-200 201-400 401-1,000 1,001-3,000 California Disaster

More information

The Role of School Nurses in School Emergency Management Planning. Webinar December 14, 2010 3:30 pm EASTERN

The Role of School Nurses in School Emergency Management Planning. Webinar December 14, 2010 3:30 pm EASTERN The Role of School Nurses in School Emergency Management Planning Webinar December 14, 2010 3:30 pm EASTERN Introduction Objectives for this online learning experience Webinar instructions and Tips Introduction

More information

3/14/2015. Overcoming Obstacles to Engage Hospital Executives in Preparedness Planning. Healthcare Preparedness Activity (HPA) Audience Poll

3/14/2015. Overcoming Obstacles to Engage Hospital Executives in Preparedness Planning. Healthcare Preparedness Activity (HPA) Audience Poll Overcoming Obstacles to Engage Hospital Executives in Preparedness Planning Dahna Batts, MD, FACEP CAPT, US Public Health Service Healthcare Preparedness Activity Division of Strategic National Stockpile

More information

BRYN MAWR COLLEGE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Revised 1/2016 (abridged)

BRYN MAWR COLLEGE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Revised 1/2016 (abridged) BRYN MAWR COLLEGE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Revised 1/2016 (abridged) This document is a synopsis of the planning and preparation the College has undertaken to handle emergencies in a professional, efficient,

More information

2014 Florida Governors Hurricane Conference. National Disaster Medical System. Disaster Medical Assistance Team. Overview

2014 Florida Governors Hurricane Conference. National Disaster Medical System. Disaster Medical Assistance Team. Overview United States Department of Health & Human Services Office of The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response 2014 Florida Governors Hurricane Conference National Disaster Medical System Disaster

More information