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Pandemic
an epidemic occurring worldwide, or over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting a large number of people
said to occur annually in each of the temperate southern and northern hemispheres,
NO. It is endemic in most areas.
Is the seasonal flu considered a pandemic?
Preventing entry of the virus into the country
preventing the entry of poultry from affected countries and of patients infected with AI
Preventing bird-to-bird transmissions
isolating local fowl from migratory birds, and by containing AI infections in bird populations through measures such as isolation and culling within a three-kilometer radius of an infected area
Preventing bird-to-human transmission
ensuring that f__arm workers wear protecting equipment__ when handling infected birds
Managing avian and pandemic influenza cases
to prevent explosive spread through measures such as the use of antivirals, employing infection control measures and quarantine
Slowing down the spread of the virus among humans
quarantine, border controls and personal hygiene
Managing explosive spread
social distancing and maintenance of essential services
Managing public anxiety
making judicious use of the mass media to prevent panic and educate the populace
Mitigating socio-economic impacts
employing multi-sectoral actions and implementing corollary policies
reporting and decision-making system
The pandemic preparedness structure can be described in terms of its ___
BHERT → RHU → MHO → PHO → National Level
Chain of command/Case reporting
“enhanced community quarantine”
May 12, President Duterte announced the extension of the ___ in Metro Manila, Laguna, and Cebu City until the end of Ma
“Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa” Program
an executive order institutionalizing it a long-term preventive measure aimed at decongesting the country’s National Capital Region, providing incentives for people to go back to their provinces of origin
Legislative bills
to finance infrastructure projects to create jobs particularly in the rural countryside
Bayanihan Act
Republic Act 11469 to address the impacts of COVID-19 (PHP 27.1 billion fiscal package)
DOLE and DTI
issued interim guidelines on workplace prevention and control of COVID-19
DOLE
COVID-19 prevention and control at the workplace
encouraged enterprises to adopt flexible work arrangements
Department of Education (DepEd)
guidelines for alternative work arrangements
Better epidemiological knowledge of the causes of death and types of injuries and illnesses
essential for determining what relief supplies are appropriate and what equipment and personnel are needed to respond effectively to such situations
improve preparedness and reduce vulnerability to the effects of future earthquakes
to scientifically measure and describe their health effects and the factors that contribute to these effects
Prevention and control efforts
need to be multidisciplinary and should include public education programmes, as well as better building design and improved quality of construction
Medical preparedness plans
can be built around similar earthquake scenario calculations
on-going programs
first aid education, basic rescue training and fire drills
communities vulnerable to earthquakes should establish ___ to teach the public what to do
carried out jointly by volunteer groups, local fire brigades and hospitals
o improve bystanders' responses
PHIVOLCS under Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Main agency responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and response for earthquakes
Plan
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee
community data gathering
community watching exercise
inventory of available resources
prepare for emergency supply kits
provisions for PWDs, elderlies and pregnants
Develop an Earthquake Evacuation Plan
Conduct Orientation on Earthquake & Drills
3 Steps in Preparing Community for an Earthquake
make a plan
plan a second option using available exits
mark all possible exits
For building
open area
consider number of residents
set buffer zone from structure
For Evacuation area
take cover under a table
watch out for falling objects
keep calm
Inside
move to an open space
stay away from wires, buildings, etc
move away from slopes
Outside
Alarm
Response
Evacuation
Assembly
Head Count
Assess Effects
Evaluation of Drill
Conduction of Earthquake Drill
early rapid assessment of the extent of damage and injuries
necessary to help mobilize resources and direct them to where they are most need
search-and-rescue teams
respond rapidly after a building collapses.
disaster medicine
medical care for victims of disaste
immediate life-supporting first aid, advanced trauma life support, resuscitative surgery, field analgesia and anaesthesia, resuscitative engineering, and intensive care.
upper airway obstruction
inhalation injury
correctable hypovolemia resulting from haemorrhage or burns
likely to benefit from early medical intervention
safe drinking water & sanitation facilities
“If we are to prevent the spread of diarrhea and that of other water-borne disease, affected areas will need guaranteed access to ___”
Justin Morgan
Response → Rehabilitation → Risk Assessment → Preparedness → Mitigation
Cycle (after a fire)
Ozone Disco Fire
March 18, 1996, leaving at least 162 people dead
Manor Hotel Fire
August 18, 2001, with a death toll of 74
Fuel
Heat
Oxygen
Fire Triangle
Chemical
Electrical
Triggers of Fire
Prevent outbreak of fire
Identify source of flammable chemicals and material
Proper storage
Early Detection
Alarms
shall be located within 61 meters travel distance from any point of the building, to warn occupants
Prevent spread of fire
Use of barriers to limit the area of a fire or retard the spread of fire
Prompt Extinguishment
Blanketing or Smothering
Cooling or quenching
Removal of fuel
Fire Extinguishers
Permanent or Built-in
Standpipe and hose
Sprinkler system
Automatic extinguishing system
Portable
Dry Chemical (Red)
HCFC 123 (Green)
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) (Blue)
45 m
travel distance to exits if area is without sprinkler
60 m
travel distance to exits if area is with sprinkler
30m
Signs should be readily visible and placed within ___
1.5 hour
Emergency lights should provide illumination for at least
BLUE: Health Hazard
Deadly
Extreme Danger
Hazardous
Slightly Hazardous
Normal
RED: Fire Hazard
Below 73ºF
Below 100ºF
Above 100ºF not exceeding 200ºF
Above 200ºF
Will not burn
YELLOW: Reactivity
May Detonate
Shock & Heat; May detonate
Violent Chemical Change
Unstable if Heated
Stable
WHITE: Special Hazard
ACID - acid
ALK - alkali
COR - corrosive
OXY - oxidizer
☢️ - radioactive
W - use no water
Philippine Red Cross
Previously called PNRC, Philippine National Red Cross
Non-government institution but has an international stature
Responsible for needs analysis, targeting, scenario planning and risk assessment
Philippine Red Cross Act of 2010
Republic Act 10072
Recognized PRC as an independent, autonomous, non-governmental organization to the authorities of the Republic of the Philippines to the humanitarian field
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