| HEALTH COMMITTEE |
| Extracts from Sections 20 (3) of the 2005 Nevis Disaster Plan (draft) Health Services Medical Officer of Health � Chairperson Health Disaster Coordinator - Deputy Chairperson Senior Environmental Health Inspector Supervisor of Public Health Nurses Health Service Administrator Government Pharmacist Representative from Private Pharmacy Representative from Red Cross Society Matron - Alexandra Hospital Representative from Emergency Medical Technicians Manager, Nevis Solid Waste Corporation Functions - Co ordination of medical and First Aid Assistance with the relevant health related voluntary organisations. - Requisitioning of medical supplies through the relevant departments as necessary. - Proper identification of health service workers and First Aid Personnel and First Aid Stations for information of Field Personnel and the public. - Establishing a system of staffing and equipping of First Aid Stations before the occurrence of a disaster. - Coordinating arrangements with the Transport Sub Committee for the use of additional vehicles to augment existing ambulance service where necessary. - Training of Health Service Workers and Emergency First Aid Personnel for operation at all Emergency Shelters and other First Aid Stations established in the districts - Identification and operation of Field Hospitals, if necessary. - Provision of environmental health services at emergency shelters and the development of plans for quick deployment of health personnel to all pre determined points. (inc. Disease surveillance during occupancy) - Arranging with the National Emergency Management Agency for the provision of additional health service personnel, supplies and facilities to assist in disaster situations. - Provision for efficient disposal of all refuse carcasses |
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