November 20 2014Call in using your telephone.

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Agenda• Welcome, Introductions & Agenda Overview - Ed Dzedzy• Healthcare Coalition Strategic Planning Activities - Travis Nichols• Active Shooter Presentation Panel

– Brian Schaeffer, Spokane Fire Department– Adam Richards, Deaconess Hospital– John Silano & Barbara Stumph, Rockwood Clinic– Ed Hoffman, SPD Chaplain– Nick Leute, Shriners Hospital for Children– Matt Schiller, Center for Personal Protection & Safety

• Ebola: What You Need To Know - Susan Sjoberg• Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa - Kari L. Jones, MD• Final Comments and Winter Reminder

Planning for Sustainability

Healthcare

Public HealthEmergency Management

Relationship Development

Planning for Sustainability

Planning for Sustainability

Region 9 Healthcare Funding is 100% Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. Photo: Lake Omak Washington, Colville Reservation

Planning for Sustainability

The Region 9 Healthcare Coalition (HCC) is a network of healthcare organizations, providers and regional partners who are committed to strengthening the healthcare system for emergencies. The purpose of the HCC is to develop a coordinated and effective medical and public health system response to all hazards through: • effective communications systems and protocols. • strategic acquisition and management of resources. • collaborative prevention, mitigation, preparedness,

response and recovery.

Planning for Sustainability

Planning for Sustainability

Business Plan

Mission Statement

Targeted Communication

s Strategy

Hospital Memorandum of

Understanding

Identify Alternative

Funding Sources

Founding Documents

Structuring goals from 2014 Strategic Planning Workshop

August 6 2014 Deaconess Hospital Shooting

Media coverage provided courtesy of KXLY SpokaneAuthor: Jeff Humphrey, KXLY4 Reporter, jeffhu@kxly.comRob Kauder, Internet Content Manager, robk@kxly.comKylee Cruz, KXLY4 Reporter, kyleec@kxly.com

http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/shooting-reported-at-deaconess-hostpital/26844908

Active Shooter Presentation Panel

– Brian Schaeffer, Spokane Fire Department– Adam Richards, Deaconess Hospital– John Silano & Barbara Stumph, Rockwood Clinic– Ed Hoffman, Spokane Police Department– Nick Leute & Keith Rogers, Shriners Hospital for

Children– Matt Schiller, Center for Personal Protection & Safety

Active Shooter Presentation Panel– Brian Schaeffer, Spokane Fire Department,

bschaeffer@spokanecity.org – Adam Richards, Deaconess Hospital, richara@empirehealth.org– John Silano & Barbara Stumph, Rockwood Clinic,

jsilano@rockwoodclinic.com– Ed Hoffman, Spokane Police Department,

ehoffman@spokanepolice.org – Nick Leute & Keith Rogers, Shriners Hospital for Children,

nleute@shrinenet.org– Matt Schiller, Center for Personal Protection & Safety,

Matt.Schiller@cpps.com

Ebola: So Much Information

Who Has a Role in this Ebola Issue? (clinically speaking)

• Outpatient Clinics/ Community Providers• Emergency Departments• Urgent Care Centers• Visiting nurses/home care• Hospitals• Region 9 Healthcare Coalition• Public Health

Healthcare System Preparedness3 Tiers of Ebola Preparedness

• EVD treatment facilities—hospitals with advanced readiness

• EVD screening/medical evaluation facilities—emergency departments and all hospitals

• All ambulatory care settings

The Three “I”s

• Identify• Isolate • Inform

Identify

• Ebola screening via telephone– 911 Dispatch and Combined Communication

Center– Receptionists or appointment scheduler

• Ebola screening in-person

Isolate• If yes to Ebola exposure AND Ebola symptoms

• Isolate patient in private room with private toilet• Use dedicated equipment• Only essential personnel with designated roles should

enter room & keep log of those who enter • No direct contact with patient until PPE in place• Minimum PPE: surgical face mask, face shield,

impermeable gown, and two pairs of gloves• Additional PPE may be necessary based on the

patient’s clinical status

Inform: Contacts for Ebola Consultation• Internally – know your protocols

• Establish relationship with local health BEFORE having a patient with a positive Ebola screen to determine

o Best method of contacting local healtho Nearest healthcare facility capable of evaluating & caring for

suspected Ebola patiento Local EMS transport provider for suspected Ebola patients

• Make sure staff who may provide Ebola response knowso Local Health Department 24/7 contact phone for Ebolao State Health Department 24/7 contact phone for Ebola

206- 418-5500, or 1-877-539-4344o Nearest Ebola-capable acute healthcare facility and local EMS

Preparedness Actions Across the Community• Monitoring of travelers or others• Isolation/Quarantine planning• Education and Guidance• Messaging and Media – public and providers• EMS – Transport• Death care• Hazardous Waste Management• Lab specimen shipping• Ebola Ready hospitals• Border Patrol

#Snowstorm #BuffaloSnow #NYC

Photos courtesy of KTVU Channel 2

Are you ready for winter?

Take these three steps to get ready:1. Create an emergency preparedness kit for your

car, home, & workplace.2. Make a plan and practice with your family and

those who depend on you. 3. Stay informed and be aware of the weather

approaching so you are prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws our way.

Thank you for attending!

Next meeting: January 23 2015 12:00 – 2:30 pm

Enduris Training Center1610 A Technology Boulevard

Spokane, WA 99224hcc@srhd.orgsrhd.org/hcc