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BW RESPONSE ISSUES & STRATEGIES

BW RESPONSE ISSUES & STRATEGIES. Unplanned BW Response. Hospitals accept increasing numbers of sick personnel, go on diversion. Hospitals fill available beds; ill and worried-well turned away. Hospitals become non-functional from staff burn out & resource limitations.

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BW RESPONSE ISSUES & STRATEGIES

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  1. BW RESPONSE ISSUES & STRATEGIES

  2. Unplanned BW Response • Hospitals accept increasing numbers of sick personnel, go on diversion • Hospitals fill available beds; ill and worried-well turned away • Hospitals become non-functional from staff burn out & resource limitations

  3. BW Response Strategy • Need integrated community, base, State, Federal response strategy – before the event • Plan for community based response • Prepare for wide range of casualties • Focus on care of casualties and worried-well • Expand from existing medical capabilities • Anticipate need for outside & non-traditional resources • Plan for protracted duration • Pre-arrange lines of communication

  4. Continuous Surveillance Public Health Surveillance Unusual Health Event (Y/N) Expanded Surveillance Active Investigation Medical Diagnosis Epidemiological Investigation Criminal Investigation Key Decisions • Major public health event (Y/N) • Cause & population at risk • Prophylaxis, treatment, isolation • Appropriate emergency response Emergency Response Command and Control Hazard Assessment Mitigation & Control Prophylaxis & Immunization Care of Casualties Control of Affected Area & Population Public Information Resource & Logistic Support Continuity of Infrastructure Fatality Management Family Support Services BW Response Template and Key Decisions

  5. Triage & Mass Prophylaxis (e.g. Neighborhood Emergency Help Centers) - Triage - Prophylaxis, immunization - Treatment information - Tracking, transportation - Expanded clinics, other temporary facilities Temporary Wards & Supportive Care (e.g. Acute Care Centers) - Triage - Treatment - Supportive care - Satellite off of hospitals - Temporary facilities such as hotels, office buildings C & C Community Outreach - Prophylaxis, immunization - Self help at home - Communication link Modular Emergency Medical System (MEMS) Components

  6. Key Findings • Effective BW response possible for wide range of casualties • Preparations applicable to any catastrophic medical emergency • Emergency response software can help with bio-terrorism & all emergencies (e.g., RAMS – Responder Assets Management System) • Best response may reduce death & suffering by 50% - Prevention of terrorist attack needed • Results applicable to military base & community

  7. QUESTIONS

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