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Rutgers University-Newark Health Services

Rutgers University-Newark Health Services. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN. Luis G. de Jesus, MD Staff Physician RU-Newark Health Services. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-NEWARK HEALTH SERVICES. Staffing 2-3 MDs 2 NPs 1 Nurse 1 Pharmacist 3-4 Reception Personnel. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Purpose.

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Rutgers University-Newark Health Services

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  1. Rutgers University-NewarkHealth Services EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Luis G. de Jesus, MD Staff Physician RU-Newark Health Services

  2. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-NEWARK HEALTH SERVICES • Staffing • 2-3 MDs • 2 NPs • 1 Nurse • 1 Pharmacist • 3-4 Reception Personnel

  3. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANPurpose • Coordinate With Other University Services, Local Hospitals, State & Federal Agencies. • Provide Emergency Medical Services. • Establish Procedures For Post-emergency Recovery Process And Distribution Of Prophylaxis Medication.

  4. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANPurpose • Coordinate With Other University Services, Local Hospitals, State & Federal Agencies. • Provide Emergency Medical Services. • Establish Procedures For Post-emergency Recovery Process And Distribution Of Prophylaxis Medication.

  5. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANPurpose • Coordinate With Other University Services, Local Hospitals, State & Federal Agencies. • Provide Emergency Medical Services. • Establish Procedures For Post-emergency Recovery Process And Distribution Of Prophylaxis Medication.

  6. COORDINATIONRU Medical Services • Newark Medical Services • Psychological Services • College of Nursing • Rutgers Environmental Health and Safety • Pharmacy Services • Other RU-Health Services • New Brunswick Student Health Services • Camden Student Health Services • Occupational Health Services

  7. COORDINATIONRutgers University Services • Administration • Provost Office • Safety & Security • Physical Plant • Police Department

  8. COORDINATION RU Back-up Locations Athletic Field Golden Dome

  9. COORDINATIONLocal Emergency Rooms Saint Michael’s Medical Center UMDNJ

  10. COORDINATIONNJ State & Federal Agencies • NJ Department of Health • Newark (973)-733-7592 • Trenton (609)-588-7500 • CDC • Emergency Response Hotline (770)-488-7100 • HAZMAT • UMDNJ EMS (973)-972-6290

  11. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CAREInfectious/Hazardous Material • Personal Protective Equipment: • All staff members have their own disaster PPE packet . • All staff members are fitted and instructed in proper use by REHS. • PPE Packet: 1 gown, 1 pair of shoe covers, 1 N95 mask, 1 N100 Mask, 1 pair nitrile gloves, 1 eye protection.

  12. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CAREInfectious/Hazardous Material • Isolation Rooms • 2 Negative Pressure Rooms • Adjacent Back-up Rooms • Bathroom

  13. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CAREHigh Volume • START • Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment. • Developed by Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California and the Newport Beach Fire Department • Provides a simple and standard way to triage patients based on objective physical findings. • UMDNJ Center for BioDefense • (973)-972-2783/ (973)-972-6166

  14. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CAREHigh Volume • Standard Algorithm: • Categorize or sort patients based on severity of injuries • Prioritize their need for treatment and transport • Account for number of victims • Four Parameters to Evaluate: • Ambulation • Respiration • Perfusion • Mentation

  15. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CAREHigh Volume • Triage Classification: • Priority 0 (Black) • Priority 1 (Red) • Priority 2 (Yellow) • Priority 3 (Green) METTAG

  16. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Disaster Box Contents • Emergency Response Plan Protocol • METTAGs • Personal Protective Equipment • Gloves • Flashlight • Staff Identification Tags • Accident Report Forms • Patient Arrival Sheet and Contact Information • Clipboards • Portable Battery-operated Radio and Television

  17. POST-EMERGENCY RECOVERYPoint Of Distribution (POD) • Training • POD Operations Training on Plague • NJ DOH at Newark • POD TOPOFF 3 Exercise • US Department of Homeland Security • Purpose • To establish procedures for distribution of prophylaxis medications in the event of a declared biological, chemical or radiation emergency.

  18. DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT • Water: 3 gallons per person • Food: 3-day supply per person • Kitchen accessories: Manual can opener, disposable cups, plates and utensils, utility knife, sugar and salt, aluminum foil, plastic wrapper-sealable plastic bags • Portable, battery powered radio and television; extra batteries • Several flashlights; extra batteries • Blankets for each person • First aid kit • Sanitation and hygiene items

  19. Robert Brownlee NJ Department of Health and Senior Services Division of Health Infrastructure Preparedness and Emergency Response Exercise Support Team

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