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• Samuel E. Molind, DMD, FABOMS, FICD, FACOMS• Coordinator, Team Leader Global Health Relief
THE PHARMACIST’S ROLE IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL RELIEF
GHR USUAL CLINICS:
• Out‐patient clinic setting • Generally ambulatory with mild‐to‐moderate acute conditions (e.g., diarrhea, pain, infection, dermatologic conditions, etc.)
• Patients with common Chronic diseases and moderate –to‐severe acute conditions .
Here is what we want and need!!
AREAS FOR A VOLUNTEER TO CONSIDER IN DISASTER RELIEF
• Good Health • Good Physical Condition
• Harsh Weather• Experienced in Disaster Relief / Missions
• Primitive Living Conditions
• Security Concerns• Cultural Adaptation
SPHERE CORE BELIEFS
• The right to life with dignity and therefore the right to assistance.
• All possible steps should be taken to alleviate human suffering.
What is Sphere?
Humanitarian Charter
Protection Principles
Core Standards
Water Supply, Sanitation and
Hygiene Promotion
Food Security and Nutrition
Shelter, settlement and Non‐Food
ItemsHealth Action
Core Standards
SPHERE MINIMAL STANDARDS ARE EVIDENCE-BASED AND REPRESENT SECTOR-WIDE
CONSENSUS ON BEST PRACTICES
• Water Supply• Sanitation
• Hygiene Promotion
• Food Security• Nutrition• Shelter• Settlement• Health Actions
HEALTH CLUSTERS:
Nightly Health Centered Meetings
• World Health Organization• Ministry of Health• International Committee of the Red Cross• Medical Teams (Surgical Hospitals, Medical Centers, Mobile Clinics, etc.
• Potable water and Sanitation• Food, Nutrition, Distributions and Security• Shelter and Non‐food items
Pharmacotherapy Consults
Disease Management
Support
Clinical Services
Medication SafetyImmunizations
Health & Wellness Consults
Medication Therapy Reviews
Medication Therapy
Management
GREATER COMPLEXITY IN THE DISASTER SETTING
Changing Environment with increasing responsibilities and Expectations.
• Formulary Composition• Challenge of Securing
Medications• Logistics of Receiving
Medications• Safe Storage – From weather
and secure from pilfering • State of Patient’s Living
Environment • Limited Formularies and the
Increased need for Therapeutic Substitutions
• Patient’s Decreased Ability to Appropriately Store Medications
• Decreased Access to appropriate nutrition and Hydration
• Limitations to the Healthcare System• Diminished Access to Long Term Care• Limited Ability to Maintain Continuity
of Care
THE ONLY CERTAINTY IN A IN A CRISIS-RESPONSE OPERATION IS THE REQUIREMENT TO CHANGE AND ADAPT TO CONSTANTLY EVOLVING DISASTER CONDITIONS AND MEDICAL-RESPONSE CAPABILITIES.
Risk Analysis
Essential Preparedness:
• Immunizations • Birth Certificate• Passport• Mirror • Sun Shower• Knife/Leatherman• Cook Pot (eating Utensils, cup, plate• Towels • Mosquito Net –Long Road Travel Tent• Small Fan• Solar Charger• Camera • Extra Hiking shoes• Hat• Sunglasses• Headlamp / Batteries / LE Flashlight• Appropriate personal Clothing.
Packing Your Go Bag
• Waterproof duffle bag• Sleeping bag or liner• Air mattress• Pillow• Towels (microfiber)• Waterproof LED flash light• Water Purification Kit• Water Bottle 2 Liter +• Slicker / Raincoat• Toilet Paper• LED Headlamp• Cooking / Eating Kit• Money Belt• Pen & Paper• Permanent Marker• Snacks / Light Food• Watch• Professional Credentials
• Sufficient amount of Cash• Sun Screen / Hat• Personal Hygiene Products• Eye glasses & Sunglasses• Socks & Undergarments• Change of Shoes & Flip Flops• Shirts & Pants + Scrubs• Back Pack
We Need YOU as part of our Global Health Relief Team!
Pray about it.Sign up – be “On Call”www.cmda.org/ghr
Pray for our wholisticOutreach.
China: 10/10‐24,2014