Rutgers University-Newark Health Services EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Luis G. de Jesus, MD Staff Physician RU-Newark Health Services
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-NEWARK HEALTH SERVICES Staffing 2-3 MDs 2 NPs 1 Nurse 1 Pharmacist 3-4 Reception Personnel
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Purpose Coordinate With Other University Services, Local Hospitals, State & Federal Agencies. Provide Emergency Medical Services. Establish Procedures For Post-emergency Recovery Process And Distribution Of Prophylaxis Medication.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Purpose Coordinate With Other University Services, Local Hospitals, State & Federal Agencies. Provide Emergency Medical Services. Establish Procedures For Post-emergency Recovery Process And Distribution Of Prophylaxis Medication.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Purpose Coordinate With Other University Services, Local Hospitals, State & Federal Agencies. Provide Emergency Medical Services. Establish Procedures For Post-emergency Recovery Process And Distribution Of Prophylaxis Medication.
COORDINATION RU Medical Services Newark Medical Services Psychological Services College of Nursing Rutgers Environmental Health and Safety Pharmacy Services Other RU-Health Services New Brunswick Student Health Services Camden Student Health Services Occupational Health Services
COORDINATION Rutgers University Services Administration Provost Office Safety & Security Physical Plant Police Department
COORDINATION RU Back-up Locations Athletic Field Golden Dome
COORDINATION Local Emergency Rooms Saint Michael’s Medical Center UMDNJ
COORDINATION NJ State & Federal Agencies NJ Department of Health Newark (973)-733-7592 Trenton (609)-588-7500 CDC Emergency Response Hotline (770)-488-7100 HAZMAT UMDNJ EMS (973)-972-6290
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Infectious/Hazardous Material Personal Protective Equipment: All staff members have their own disaster PPE packet . All staff members are fitted and instructed in proper use by REHS. PPE Packet: 1 gown, 1 pair of shoe covers, 1 N95 mask, 1 N100 Mask, 1 pair nitrile gloves, 1 eye protection.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Infectious/Hazardous Material Isolation Rooms 2 Negative Pressure Rooms Adjacent Back-up Rooms Bathroom
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE High Volume START Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment. Developed by Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California and the Newport Beach Fire Department Provides a simple and standard way to triage patients based on objective physical findings. UMDNJ Center for BioDefense (973)-972-2783/ (973)-972-6166
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE High Volume Standard Algorithm: Categorize or sort patients based on severity of injuries Prioritize their need for treatment and transport Account for number of victims Four Parameters to Evaluate: Ambulation Respiration Perfusion Mentation
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE High Volume Triage Classification: Priority 0 (Black) Priority 1 (Red) Priority 2 (Yellow) Priority 3 (Green) METTAG
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Disaster Box Contents Emergency Response Plan Protocol METTAGs Personal Protective Equipment Gloves Flashlight Staff Identification Tags Accident Report Forms Patient Arrival Sheet and Contact Information Clipboards Portable Battery-operated Radio and Television
POST-EMERGENCY RECOVERY Point Of Distribution (POD) Training POD Operations Training on Plague NJ DOH at Newark POD TOPOFF 3 Exercise US Department of Homeland Security Purpose To establish procedures for distribution of prophylaxis medications in the event of a declared biological, chemical or radiation emergency.
DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT Water: 3 gallons per person Food: 3-day supply per person Kitchen accessories: Manual can opener, disposable cups, plates and utensils, utility knife, sugar and salt, aluminum foil, plastic wrapper-sealable plastic bags Portable, battery powered radio and television; extra batteries Several flashlights; extra batteries Blankets for each person First aid kit Sanitation and hygiene items
Robert Brownlee NJ Department of Health and Senior Services Division of Health Infrastructure Preparedness and Emergency Response Exercise Support Team