THE PHARMACISTS ROLE IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL RELIEF Samuel E. Molind, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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THE PHARMACISTS ROLE IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL RELIEF Samuel E. Molind, DMD, FABOMS, FICD, FACOMS Coordinator, Team Leader Global Health Relief GHR USUAL CLINICS: Out patient clinic setting Generally ambulatory with mild to

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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

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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 .

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Here is what we want and need!!

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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
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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.

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What is Sphere?

Humanitarian Charter Protection Principles Core Standards

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Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Food Security and Nutrition Shelter, settlement and Non‐Food Items Health Action Core Standards

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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
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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
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Pharmacotherapy Consults

Disease Management Support

Clinical Services Medication Safety

Immunizations

Health & Wellness Consults Medication Therapy Reviews

Medication Therapy Management

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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
  • f Care
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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.

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Risk Analysis

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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.
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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
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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 wholistic Outreach.

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China: 10/10‐24,2014