1. Road Crash and Victim Information System (RCVIS) Mr Panhavuth SEM RCVIS Manager Handicap International Belgium Cambodia 1

2. 1.Situation before establishing the system 2.Components of the national system 3.Usefulness of the system 4.Future Structure 5.Challenges 6.Lesson Learnt Content 2

3. 1. Situation before establishing the system Three different ministries were involved in road crash data collection in Cambodia: –Ministry of Public Works and Transport; –Ministry of Interior; –Ministry of Health. Although the databases developed by these ministries was providing relevant indications on the road safety situation of the country, a need for improvement was observed: –Databases were not compatible between each other and there were important discrepancies between them; –They under-reporting the real situation; –They were limited in their scope. 3

4. 2. Component of the system (RCVIS) “Road Crash and Victim Information System” (RCVIS) Objective: to provide government and development stakeholders in Cambodiawith accurate, continuous andcomprehensive information on road crash and victims for the purposes of increased understanding of the current road safety situation, planning appropriate responses and policy, and evaluating impact of current and future initiatives 4

5. 2. Component of the system (RCVIS) Definition of road crashes: a collision involving at least one vehicle in motion on a public or private road that results in at least one person being injured or killed (WHO 2004). Definition of road crash fatalities: 30 days after a crash Data collection forms: Hospital form Traffic police form 5

6. 2. Component of the system (RCVIS) System Structure 6 Commissariat General of National Police, Ministry of Interior (Phnom Penh)

7. 2. Component of the system (RCVIS) System Cycle : 7

8. 2. Component of the system (RCVIS) Quality control Form check: to check each form, before the data entering to see whether the forms fill completely and correctly or not, if not contacts will be made to ask for additional information, then, failures/mistakes/ misunderstanding will be recorded for a next training assessment. Database syntax: to prevent the confusion/mistake by the database encoder. Ex: victim is a motorbike rider  seatbelt is not applicable Crossed check between data from hospital and traffic police: to check in each district of provinces to avoid duplicated recording between data from traffic police and data from hospital, and to find out additional information Crossed check with media: big/serious accidents are usually reported in famous newspapers, radios,… Analysis and reporting check: to compare the evolution or trend from month to month, or year to year, then, unusual changes/number can be noticed, and reviewed again in the database, or try to find out the cause of the change/number. 8

9. 3. Usefulness of the system –Increased political will by highlighting road crash situation –Identification and improvement of black- spots along road network –Reference to develop plans and proposals –Evaluation tool for RS actions –Extension to another system (ISS) –Primary reference for media and partners 9

10. Example of GPS data: Fatal road crashes in Cambodian road network - 2008 3. Usefulness of the system Sources: RCVIS annual report 2008 10

11. 3. Usefulness of the system Sources: RCVIS annual report 2008 Evolution of road crash and casualties (base 100 = 1998) 11

12. 3. Usefulness of the system Sources: RCVIS annual report 2008 12

13. Future structure of the system: Traffic police database under MoI Injury Surveillance System Database under MoH RCVIS database under NRSC 4. Future structure 13

14. 4. Future structure 14 Director of Order Department Deputy of Order Department   Focal point of the system   Maintain the RCVIS system   Work with RCVIS manager to refine the data collection form   Organizing the training Two data encoders   data collection from traffic police in provinces and follow up   Enter data into database system   Provide report to director of order department   Provide raw data to NRSC   Backup data   Assist deputy of order department in training Director of GSNRSC Decide RS plan RCVIS Manager   Data analysis, develop and dissemination the report   Manage and develop RCVIS   Recommend RS priorities in the report   Refine RCVIS form   Liaison with MoI and MoH Deputy director of GSNRSC Implement the RS plan RCVIS Officer   Checking double   Assist manage to develop database   Provide feedback to hospital and traffic police.   identified the crash location on map Director of PMD ISS Manager   Pilot ISS form   Ensure the data will integrated into the health Information System   Assist to organize the training and provide training   Data analysis, develop and dissemination the report Deputy director of PMD Organize the training ISS Encoders   Data entry into database system   Collect data from hospital and HC   Checking the form   Provide raw data to NRSC   Backup data MoI NRSC MOH

15. Next steps:   Database development and upgrade   Set up government working groups   Training MoI, MoH and NRSC on database management   Handover database system to 3 ministries   Pilot phase to integrate the system into the existing e-government system 4. Future structure 15

16. Upgrading the data system Knowledge in data analysis Integration into the other government databases (NIDA,…) Capacity of government staff in provinces Increased under-reporting 5. Challenges 16

17. Collaboration between 3 ministries is vital to the successful functioning of the system Integrating RCVIS into the existing government structure is best for sustainability of the system Accurate and timely data is critical for raising awareness of the road crash issue, and for advocating for greater commitment from government authorities for road safety 6. Lesson Learnt 17

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