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CRC FIELD HOSPITALMunir Momtaz

Senior Manager LogisticsInternational Operations

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ_sSrsktoI&list=PL2B0EB09A915381FD 

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TYPHOON HAIYAN:

CANADIAN RED CROSSFIELD HOSPITALEXPERIENCETyphoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines onNovember 8, 2013, affecting more than 16 millionpeople. This video was produced to commemorate the1-year anniversary of the disaster and CRC response.

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HEALTH EMERGENCYRESPONSE UNIT

How can the Red Cross respond toa major disaster?

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What is anEmergency Response Unit?

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“An  Emergency Response Unit (ERU) is a

standardized modular package of highly qualified

and trained personnel and equipment ready to be

deployed to international emergencies at short

notice.” 

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MAINFEATURESOF AN ERU

Rapid Response Global Tool /Can be deployed within 24-48hours

Modular capacity based on theneeds

Deployed with a core number oftrained staff

Self-sustaining for at least onemonth in disaster affected areas(only needs: water source, fuelsupply and HR)

Deployed after rapid field

assessmentPart of an integrated andcoordinated global responsesystem

Can serve a population of up to

50,000 persons5

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A GLOBALRESPONSETOOL

 ERUs are owned by Red CrossNational Societies throughoutthe world

Their response is coordinatedby the International Federation ofthe Red Cross and Red CrescentSocieties (IFRC) or InternationalCommittee of the Red Cross

(ICRC)

ERUs can be specialized invarious fields:

Logistics ERURelief ERU

IT & Telecommunication ERU

Water & Sanitation ERU

Basic Health Care ERU

Field hospital ERU (Referral andRDEH)6

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THE CANADIAN RED CROSSHAS THE CAPACITY TODEPLOY A FIELD HOSPITAL

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WHAT IS A FIELD HOSPITALMADE FOR?

A rapid deployment hospital is highly modular.Based on the needs, the following modules can bedeployed:Surgery

NursingOut-Patient

Mother and Child

Vaccination

Rehydration

Psychosocial

Community Health

Pharmaceuticals and Disposables

Optional lab and X-ray

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THE FIELD HOSPITAL =

ENHANCED RESPONSIVENESSTO DISASTERS: Deployable anywhere in the world within 48 hours Able to start providing health care services within

12 hours of arrival Can treat up to 300 patients a day when fully

operational Can operate for up to 4 months

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  Packaging, colour-coding and labelling ofmodules at warehouse

Selection of warehouse close to Toronto airport Maintenance of packing lists Expiry date management Field testing of equipment Close collaboration with suppliers

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN ERU DEPLOYMENT?

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ORMOC, PHILIPPINES - NOVEMBER 2013

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WAREHOUSE

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WAREHOUSE

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WHO OPERATES AFIELD HOSPITAL?

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In order to operate a Health ERU, the Canadian RedCross maintains a roster composed of the followingprofiles:

·Nurses (Ward, Operating Theater, Emergency,

Outpatient/Emergency)· Doctors (General Practitioners, Surgeons, Anaesthetists,

Emergency, Paediatrician, Obstetrics)

· Midwives

· X-Ray and Laboratory Technicians

· Psychosocial Professionals· Administrators/Manager (Finance, HR, Logistics)

· Technicians (Electrical, Water and Sanitation, IT/Telecom,

Shelter, General Trades)

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EXAMPLES OF PASTDEPLOYEMENTS IN AN

INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT

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MUZAFFARABAD, PAKISTAN - OCTOBER 2005

Staff

Stores

OT

ER Wards

kitchen

Kitchen

Laundry

BHC

Parking

Islol.

Water

 AdminLab

Xray

Enter.

Cars

Refugees

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HAÏTI – DECEMBER 2010

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MONGO, CHAD - 2011

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Patient entrance

Staff entrance StorageChange room Pharmacy WatSan Unit (M5) WatSan tent

 AdmissionLatrinesFamily waiting area Observation Treatment tents

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