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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Fire Chief Kemp-Ebola Action Plan PresentationJacksonckson FIIAI:fF{ tiY°+nm Emerging Infectious Disease November 20, 2014 Maurice L. Kemp, Fire Chief Manual Orosa, Police Chief Carlos Migoya, Jackson Health Systems 14-01127-Submittal-Fire Chief Kemp-Ebola Action Plan Presentation SUBMITTED INTO THE p PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 Emerging Infectious Diseases First responders are on the front line maintaining situational awareness. Prepared to respond to the needs of the community. SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 Not the first time first responders have faced a potential health concern... HIV 198O's Anthrax post 9/11 SARS (Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome) H1N1 Countless Others SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 Valuable Lessons Education is key to an effective response model. Community awareness is a critical component to preventing panic. Policies and procedures are necessary to guide responder actions. SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 Action Steps Established an ad -hoc work group to review our policies influencing our response to patients with infectious disease potential. Directed a review of Federal and State guidance. Constantly changing conditions Dynamic process Directed interagency coordination - Through our Office of Emergency Management. SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 Work Group Responsibilities Keeping our community safe through education, prevention and coordinated response. Drafted a comprehensive procedure on suspected infected patients. Identification Treatment Recovery SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 Procedural Elements Disease awareness -Case Definition Communications protocol -criteria for interviewing a potentially infected patient...0ur emergency medical dispatchers are on the front line of this effort. Personal protective equipment Comfortable PPE Emphasis nationally on technique Emphasis locally SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 Procedural Elements Cont. Preparing a vehicle for transporting an infected patient. Preparing the patient for transport. Patient treatment Decontamination and Disinfection Post exposure follow-up (Risk Management) SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 Interagency Coordination Police Assisted MPD with the identification of proper PPE for their officers. Assisted MPD with the procurement of proper PPE. Assisted with safe techniques for use. SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 Interagency Coordination Hospitals Conducted several meetings with JMH to develop mutual plans for patient transfer, decontamination and disposal of PPE. Contacted other area hospitals to assist them in developing formal Ebola plans. Most hospitals are still developing plans. SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 Interagency Coordination Office of Communications Public Awareness Campaign Proper use of PPE -Video Produced Police Fire SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 Interagency Coordination Risk Management -Critical Component Fire Officers Association -Networking Labor representation -Employee safety Schools -Public Awareness Other City Departments SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 equipment SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 equipment SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 equipment SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR Excee s standard4502012014 s CDC E E 1DED STAN D D, CONTACT AND DROPLET PRECAUTIONS 11/25/2014 Summary Discussed the importance of: Maintaining situational awareness -Emerging Threats Interagency coordination Policies and Procedures Training and education Ultimate goal -safety of our citizens SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM D4.5 ON 11/20/2014 11/25/2014