1. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN1 FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PREPAREDNESS FOR DISASTERS Sipho Towa

2. Contents of the Presentation DoH aim Partners in Disaster Response Potential Hazards Communications Forensic Pathology Services Central Holding Area Health Promotion Environmental Issues Port Health Equipment Information Management 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN

3. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN The DoH aim for Disaster Preparedness To provide a uniform co-ordinated response to all emergencies with the assistance of external and internal services, in situations requiring or likely to require mass casualty evacuation or for the provision of medical support.

4. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN Partners in Disaster Response EXTERNAL EMS Private services EMS Neighbouring Provinces NDoH SANDF / SAMHS Sister Services viz, SAPS, Fire, Traffic & DM, LOC, Local Municipality

5. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN Partners (cont) INTERNAL Environmental Health Health Promotion Pharmacy Forensic Pathology Services Emergency Medical Services Communicable Disease Control Etc.

6. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN EMS : Volunteers First Aiders and ECP’s are on our Data Base. Joint operations with St. Johns and Red Cross. Funding from Skills Development Unit (Learnerships / Interns) currently being considered.

7. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN Potential Hazards Transportation accidents, i.e. Road, aviation etc. Protest action / strikes Food Poisoning Fire Stampede Structural collapse Explosions / Bombs Bad weather conditions Bio-chemical hazards Disease outbreaks and epidemics

8. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN EMS : Communications Establishment of Communications centre at Pelonomi Hospital. Joint Operations Centre at Pelonomi Hospital. Contact list / Database of resources. Backup communications by PTT from MTN.

9. Communications cont. The following methods of communication will be utilized during a Disaster: (i) Radio (ii) Telephone (iii) E-mail (iv) MDT 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN

10. Joint Operations Centre The Centre was activated during successfully: Aug 2008 – Operation Shield 2 June 2009 – 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN

11. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN Forensic Pathology Services Forensic Pathology Unit / vehicles to be deployed at the CHA. In the process of upgrading all Mortuary Back up holding areas in Welkom, Smithfield etc. Looking into refrigerated truck for bodies All deaths will be investigated by SAPS.

12. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN Central Holding Area and Disaster Staging area Emergency vehicles will be at the Disaster Area. All other vehicles will be stationed at the Central Holding Area. Vehicles will be deployed on the instruction of the JOC

13. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN Health Promotion for Disasters Books, pamphlets etc to be used. Raise awareness of health issues. Smoking etc. Condom Distribution, hot spots, toilets etc. Radio talk shows(FSDoH).

14. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN Environmental Issues Food safety and hygiene, and compliance with relevant legislations. Training of the hawkers and caterers for compliance with food handling techniques. Improved sanitation system Strengthening Capacity for EHP’s in terms of numbers. Well Prepared outbreak response teams. (CDC) Waste management (proper collection, storage, disposal and recycling), through the use of the local business.

15. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN Port Health Border posts : Lesotho border and Bloemfontein Airport. Investigation of cross border movement of people, food, goods etc. SOP’s on cross border issues is being investigated. NDoH looking into a Port Health Plan and Regulations. Yellow fever certificates will be inspection on entry. Border Control Operations Co-ordinating Committee (BCOCC), DoH is a member.

16. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN Helicopter Landing Zone Aero-medical services on alert with capability of an advanced life support.. In the event of an emergency the helicopter would land anywhere.

17. Equipment Re-Supply Fully stocked trailers will be available during a disaster at the Central Holding Area Extra equipment will be necessary to deal with major incidents. This equipment is required for triage, first aid, advanced life support and packaging for transport. An equipment officer will coordinate the distribution of re-supply. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN

18. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN Specialized Equipment is currently being ordered

19. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN Disaster Preparedness In the event of a disaster all available resources will immediately be deployed The Joint Operations Centre to provide further instructions. SANDF to be informed. Private EMS services to be on standby. District Disaster Management standby Dispatch of ambulances from the neighboring Districts immediately.

20. Emergency Information Management It defined as the collection, consolidation, analysis and dissemination of the information Real-time data management: Regarding incidents, severity of patients and workload for hospitals and emergency medical services. Live footage will also be broadcasted to the Provincial JOC via a webcam. Media officer’s of SAPS, Military and Health will coordinate the debriefings. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN

21. 6/18/2016FREE STATE EMS 2010 PLAN21 Thank you