1. Integration with Local Response During Disasters Mary Mahoney RN MSN CEN Bioterrorism Coordinator Nassau County Regional Resource Center North Shore-LIJ Health System

2. Why Do We Need to Integrate?

3. Healthcare Emergency Management Goal of Healthcare Emergency Management is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect our institutions from natural, technological, and man-made hazards by leading and supporting healthcare facilities in a comprehensive management program of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

4. NYS Regional Resource Centers Concept of RRC development by NYSDOH in late 2002 RRC regions designated in March 2003 (Hospital CEO Letter) 8 locations identified Criteria for an RRC: Location, Trauma Center

5. RRC

6. Bioterrorism Regional Resource Center Designed to assist regional hospitals in planning efforts Breaks down the clinical competition barriers Communicating Healthcare Plans –SARS, Smallpox, Avian Flu –POD Planning –Surge Capacity –Evacuation Planning –Pandemic Flu Planning

7. RRC Deliverables Identify and support training and education needs –HICS/ICS/NIMS, Haz Mat Decon, Trauma, Burn Care, Disaster Mental Health, Laboratory, etc. Ongoing RRC / Hospital meetings Plan regional drills and support hospital drills Co-chair of the Regional Preparedness Council Support regional hospitals in all aspects of emergency preparedness

8. Current Initiatives Continue to involve community partners -- Public Health -- Emergency Mgmt, -- B.T. Coordinators -- Hospital Associations -- SNFs -- CHCs Identify and involve other potential partners as necessary Support activities of hospital Emergency Preparedness Coordinators and the Regional Preparedness Councils

9. Regional Preparedness Councils Coordination of regional preparedness planning efforts in partnership with the NYSDOH Regional Office In agreement with recommendations in the June 2006 IOM Report – Hospital Based Emergency Care at the Breaking Point –“The emergency care system be regionalized so that neighboring hospitals, emergency medical services, and other agencies work together to provide care for all the people in their region.”

10. Responsibilities of RPC Development of regional inventories of health and medical assets including beds, personnel, equipment Plan for deployment and use of shared assets during an emergency Address surge capacity and capability enhancements Coordinate planning activities across multiple sectors

11. Partnering for Preparedness Continue to support emergency preparedness position and goals Develop relationships with community partners and other hospitals Work with your Regional Resource Center Practice through drills and exercises Focus on All-Hazards preparedness

12. Contact Information Mary Mahoney RN Bioterrorism Coordinator Nassau County Regional Resource Center North Shore-LIJ Health System (516) 719-5029 mmahone1@nshs.edu