Functions of DPC as of 2005

Disaster Preparedness Committee

Manila Doctors Hospital

General Objective

To establish a quality disaster preparedness program for Manila Doctors Hospital.

Specific Objectives

1. To avoid disasters within the hospital as much as possible.
2. To prepare the hospital personnel and organizational resources for optimal performance during times of disaster.
3. 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.

General Function

To serve as a policy-making body in disaster preparedness related activities in Manila Doctors Hospital.

Specific Functions

1. To coordinate and collaborate in the preparation, organization, implementation, and regulation of the MDH Disaster Preparedness Plan.

2. 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.

3. To monitor the implementation of the plan and arrange for periodic drills and simulation exercises.

4. To periodically review and revise the provisions of the disaster preparedness plan as needs may dictate.

5. To develop the capacity of all organic units of MDH in the hospital's preparedness in the event of a disaster.

6. To relate the hospital's Disaster Preparedness Plan to other community disaster plans.