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A.P. HILL HEALTH CLINIC INPROCESSING PACKET

15 August 2012. Need to know information:. Walk In Hours: 0700-1600 Mon-FriEmergency Services: 24 hrs, 7 days a week by dialing 8911 from post phone or 804-633-8911 from cell phone. When in doubt contact Range Control FM Freq 32:00/38:50Air Evacuation: Is activated by Emergency Services/Fire Depar

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A.P. HILL HEALTH CLINIC INPROCESSING PACKET

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    1. 15 August 2012 A.P. HILL HEALTH CLINIC INPROCESSING PACKET

    2. 15 August 2012 Need to know information: Walk In Hours: 0700-1600 Mon-Fri Emergency Services: 24 hrs, 7 days a week by dialing 8911 from post phone or 804-633-8911 from cell phone. When in doubt contact Range Control FM Freq 32:00/38:50 Air Evacuation: Is activated by Emergency Services/Fire Department only! Patient will be flown to the approiate Trauma Center. Non Emergent Care: Soldiers unit must be prepared to transport non-urgent soldiers to higher level of care

    3. 15 August 2012 Need to know information: Dental Services: Quantico Marine Base, Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri. 0720-1120, 1230-1400. Closed Thurs. Must be screened at AP Hill clinic first. Dental Emergencies: Mary Washington Hospital Medical Supplies: Are obtained through your unit. - We do not provide hearing protection Regulated Medical Waste: Will be accepted from any Military unit or organization utilizing Ft AP Hill. However, each container must be accompanied by a description of contents. In addition, all sharps must be separated from other bio-hazard materials

    4. 15 August 2012 Need to know information: In and Out Processing (After Hours): Will be done through the Paramedics office located adjacent to the clinic in Building 1655 No Weapons are allowed in the clinic

    5. ARTHROPODS, ANIMALS, AND PLANTS OF MEDICAL IMPORTANCE

    6. 15 August 2012 OUTLINE Purpose Medical Threat Arthropods Animals Plants Preventive Measures

    7. 15 August 2012 PURPOSE Present information regarding: Local arthropods, plants, and animals of medical significance. Individual preventive measures to promote personal safety and health

    8. 15 August 2012 THE MEDICAL THREAT Arthropods Insects Ticks, Mites, Spiders Animals Plants Insects have six legs (three pairs) and three body segments: head, thorax, and abdomen. Ticks, mites, spiders, and scorpions (Arachnids) have eight legs and possess body segmentation differing from the standard head, thorax, and abdomen. Insects have six legs (three pairs) and three body segments: head, thorax, and abdomen. Ticks, mites, spiders, and scorpions (Arachnids) have eight legs and possess body segmentation differing from the standard head, thorax, and abdomen.

    9. 15 August 2012 ARTHROPODS- INSECTS Mosquitoes Bees, Hornets, and Wasps Centipedes Lice Cockroaches

    10. 15 August 2012 ARTHROPODS- ARACHNIDS Ticks Chigger mites Brown Recluse spiders Black Widow spiders

    11. 15 August 2012 Ticks: AP Hill clinic will collect all ticks to send out for testing Once tick is removed, place in bag or vial and bring to the clinic A tick bite is not an EMERGENCY, DO NOT CALL 911 - See attached sheet for instructions for removal and care

    12. 15 August 2012 PREVENTION Use the DoD Insect Repellent System Minimize exposure by avoiding known habitats Avoid touching unfamiliar arthropods

    13. 15 August 2012 REPELLENT SYSTEM

    14. 15 August 2012 PREVENTION Carry a bee sting kit if known allergy exists Avoid wearing cologne, perfume, and cosmetics with fragrances Do not leave containers with standing water Shake out boots, clothing, and bedding before use

    15. 15 August 2012 ANIMALS Snakes -Call 911(apply light constricting band above and below the wound) Rodents Skunks Raccoons Bats Birds

    16. 15 August 2012 PREVENTION Avoidance Notify Environmental Medicine Assets (804)-633-8255

    17. 15 August 2012 PLANTS Poison Ivy Poison Sumac Poison Oak

    18. 15 August 2012 PREVENTION Avoid contact Wash skin and clothing if exposed (cold, soapy water to neutralize urishol oil) Leaders should ensure that all soldiers are briefed of the proper wear of the military uniform for the given environment

    19. 15 August 2012 CONCLUSION Protecting personnel from environmental health hazards is critical to maintaining operational readiness and individual health both in field and garrison environments. Best training and support anywhere

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    21. 15 August 2012 REFERENCES GTA 8-5-47 Poisonous Snakebite Treatment GTA 8-5-48 Venomous Arthropods GTA 8-5-55 Injurious Plants GTA 8-5-56 Tick-Borne Diseases USAEHA TG. No. 174 USAEHA TG. No. 196 http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/lab/entomology_homed.htm http://www.afpmb.org/pubs/misc/ppms%5Finfopaper.pdf

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