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Introduction to POD Operations

What is a POD?. It is a specific location that can be opened for the purpose of dispensing (distributing) medications, giving vaccinations or distributing food and water to large populations in a public health emergency.Also referred to as a Point of Dispensing or Distribution (POD) site. When can

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Introduction to POD Operations

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    1. Introduction to POD Operations

    2. What is a POD? It is a specific location that can be opened for the purpose of dispensing (distributing) medications, giving vaccinations or distributing food and water to large populations in a public health emergency. Also referred to as a Point of Dispensing or Distribution (POD) site Locations that have been pre-screened and are available during the emergency would be opened as POD’s for the purpose of dispensing medications or vaccinations and educational materials. Locations that have been pre-screened and are available during the emergency would be opened as POD’s for the purpose of dispensing medications or vaccinations and educational materials.

    3. When can we expect to see one? PODs are only opened when a large portion of the population is determined to be at great risk to a contagious disease, biological agent or in need of food and water. POD’s are operated under the authority of the County Health Officer (ESF # 8) and in coordination with the County Emergency Operations Center or Incident Management Team (IMT). Some examples of biological agents are Meningitis, Aerosolized Anthrax, Plague, and Chicken Pox. Performance Metrics in this presentation are based on an aerosolized release of Anthrax. In this situation the Medication for Anthrax is only effective if given to all exposed victims within a 48 hour window from the time of the Agent’s release. 12-18 hours of the original 48 will be taken up with preparation, planning, and mobilization (in essence getting authorization and supplies ready to open) This leaves approximately 30 hours to ensure that all affected victims have their medication and are instructions on how to take it. Preplanning, drills and training exercises need to be done ahead of time so all POC personnel know what their tasks are during those 30 hours. Some examples of biological agents are Meningitis, Aerosolized Anthrax, Plague, and Chicken Pox. Performance Metrics in this presentation are based on an aerosolized release of Anthrax. In this situation the Medication for Anthrax is only effective if given to all exposed victims within a 48 hour window from the time of the Agent’s release. 12-18 hours of the original 48 will be taken up with preparation, planning, and mobilization (in essence getting authorization and supplies ready to open) This leaves approximately 30 hours to ensure that all affected victims have their medication and are instructions on how to take it. Preplanning, drills and training exercises need to be done ahead of time so all POC personnel know what their tasks are during those 30 hours.

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