1. Rutgers University-Newark Health Services
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Luis G. de Jesus, MD
Staff Physician
RU-Newark Health Services

2. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-NEWARK HEALTH SERVICES
Staffing
2-3 MDs
2 NPs
1 Nurse
1 Pharmacist
3-4 Reception Personnel

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. COORDINATION Rutgers University Services
Administration
Provost Office
Safety & Security
Physical Plant
Police Department

8. COORDINATION RU Back-up Locations
Athletic Field
Golden Dome

9. COORDINATION Local Emergency Rooms
Saint Michael’s Medical Center
UMDNJ

10. COORDINATION NJ State & Federal Agencies
NJ Department of Health
Newark (973)
Trenton (609)
CDC
Emergency Response Hotline (770)
HAZMAT
UMDNJ EMS (973)

11. 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.

12. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Infectious/Hazardous Material
Isolation Rooms
2 Negative Pressure Rooms
Adjacent Back-up Rooms
Bathroom

13. 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) / (973)

14. 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

15. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE High Volume
Triage Classification:
Priority 0 (Black)
Priority 1 (Red)
Priority 2 (Yellow)
Priority 3 (Green)
METTAG

16. 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

17. 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.

18. 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

19. Robert Brownlee NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
Division of Health Infrastructure Preparedness and Emergency Response
Exercise Support Team