Accomplishments based on DPC functions
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Functions |
Accomplishments in 2005 |
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To establish a quality disaster preparedness program for |
The Disaster
Preparedness Committee of Manila Doctors Hospital was reactivated and strengthened
in February, 2005. There is now a
structured disaster preparedness program as evidenced by an operations primer
done in February, 2005. The disaster
program is comprehensive in that it includes internal and external
disasters and disasters involving both patients and infrastructures. For internal disasters involving patients,
programs included safety of infrastructures, preparedness against natural
calamity, sudden influx of patients to the hospital, cardiopulmonary arrest,
and preparedness against bomb threats and terrorism. |
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To avoid disasters within
the hospital as much as possible. |
There was no fire disaster
within the hospital and no natural calamity that affected the hospital. There were sudden influxes
of patients and sudden cardiopulmonary arrests which were adequately taken
care of the Department of Emergency Medical Services and Committee on
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. |
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To prepare the hospital
personnel and organizational resources for optimal performance during times
of disaster. To make the hospital
personnel and the community aware of the importance of the disaster
preparedness program, how it is executed, and the benefits it provides. |
Establishment and continual
development of a structured hospital disaster preparedness program –
February, 2005. Seminars and drills – fire
disasters / advanced cardiac life support / basic life support conducted Awareness programs on
earthquake / terrorism / bomb threats / sudden influx of patients / sudden
cardiopulmonary arrests / weapons on mass destruction System of ready
availability of hospital keys in case of emergencies where there is a need to
enter offices / rooms Acquisition of permission
to use the front lawn and parking areas of Philippine Tourism Authority as
holding areas in case of massive evacuation Preparation for Avian Flu
and Pandemic Influenza |
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To serve as a
policy-making body in disaster preparedness related activities in To coordinate and collaborate in the preparation, organization,
implementation, and regulation of the MDH Disaster Preparedness Plan. To periodically review and revise the provisions of the disaster
preparedness plan as needs may dictate. |
Organizational meetings on
hospital disaster preparedness program – February16, 2005; Subsequent meetings – 6 x (March
3; April 15; July 13; September 22; December 2; December 14) Organizational meetings on
Avian Flu and Pandemic Influenza – December 2 and 14, 2005 Review will be done on
January of each year – scheduled in the first meeting of the Committee in
January of 2006. |
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To develop procedures to orient and train new as well as bonafide hospital personnel in their disaster-related
responsibilities so as to ensure a state of preparedness at all times. To monitor the implementation of the plan and arrange for
periodic drills and simulation exercises. To develop the capacity of
all organic units of MDH in the hospital's preparedness in the event of a
disaster. |
Seminars and drills – fire
disasters / advanced cardiac life support / basic life support conducted Awareness programs on
earthquake / terrorism / bomb threats / sudden influx of patients / sudden
cardiopulmonary arrests / weapons on mass destruction Preparation for Avian Flu
and Pandemic Influenza |
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To relate the hospital's Disaster Preparedness Plan to other
community disaster plans. |
Participation – Security of
Critical Infrastructure and Disaster Preparedness of Hospitals – MDH Preparedness for
General Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary MDH Preparedness – SEA
Games and Para-Olympics – November – December, 2005 Participation – Zuellig Pharma initiative on
Avian Flu Preparedness – October, 2005
-MDH Task Force Avian Flu and Pandemic Influence |