A study tour took place from the 8-12 May 2017, jointly co-organized by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) and University of Manchester Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI). The trip consolidated HKJCDPRI’s initial collaboration with HCRI which started last year and aimed to share skills, knowledge, and resources among the emergency response departments and to explore mutual benefits from the partnership. Participants from Hong Kong included 12 representatives from the Hospital Authority, the Department of Health, Auxiliary Medical Service, Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine, and Hong Kong Red Cross.
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2017
04/05/2017
The 20th World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM) Congress was convened on 24–28 April 2017 in Toronto, with more than 900 disaster and emergency medicine professionals in attendance. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) submitted two abstracts on two trainings which incorporated virtual reality (VR) simulation elements that HKJCDPRI co-organised with the the Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists and Hong Kong Automobile Association respectively.
28/04/2017
Early warning systems are critical to protecting populations from harm during disasters. The recent Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction highlights a need to increase the availability of and access to early warning systems as a priority target.1 A number of nations, including Hong Kong, have already established highly developed early warning systems. However, the changing landscape of communication technologies has created both opportunities and challenges for people as they navigate a greater number of information networks, and a higher frequency of messaging.
27/04/2017
(The link to the abstract is under "To Know More" on the right)
Volume 32, Issue S1 (Abstracts of Scientific Papers-WADEM Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine 2017)
Authors: Thomas C. Hughes1, Anisa J.N. Jafar2, Chrissy Alcock3, Brigid Hayden3, Philip Gaffney4, John Simpson3 and Anthony Redmond2
1 Emergency Department, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford/United Kingdom
2 University Of Manchester, HCRI, Manchester/United Kingdom
3 UK Med, Manchester/United Kingdom
4 Xenplate, Cambridge/United Kingdom
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2018
01/03/2018
Housing has been a challenge faced by people from all walks of life in Hong Kong. Many have to turn to improper accommodation with poor living environment, including sub-divided flats, cage homes, bedspace apartment, partitioned rooms or rooftop slump.
Regarding inappropriate accommodation, the major concern is its poor living environment, In addition to cramped living space and unsatisfactory indoor air quality, the potential risks induced by building constructions or design must not be overlooked.
Housing has been a challenge faced by people from all walks of life in Hong Kong. Many have to turn to improper accommodation with poor living environment, including sub-divided flats, cage homes, bedspace apartment, partitioned rooms or rooftop slump.
Regarding inappropriate accommodation, the major concern is its poor living environment, In addition to cramped living space and unsatisfactory indoor air quality, the potential risks induced by building constructions or design must not be overlooked.
HKJCDPRI collaborated with the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Lady MacLehose Centre (HKSKHLMC) in 2017 to conduct a survey titled “Community Survey on Physical and Mental risks resulted from Inappropriate Living Environment”, which investigated the impact of four major factors, including fire safety, security, hygiene and risks in indoor environment on residents’ mental health conditions.
The survey was conducted between October and November in the form of purposive sampling. Ten residents living in sub-divided flats in Kwai Tsing district were invited to semi-structured interviews. For a more accurate understanding of the interviewees’ quality of life and mental health conditions, the survey was supplemented by two surveys, namely WHOQOL-BREF (HK) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21)).
Results showed that the ten respondents living in sub-divided flats are exposed to hidden risks, big and small, in fire safety, security and hygiene. As a result, their physical and mental well-being are constantly at stake. As far as mental health is concerned, seven of them showed symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress; nine experienced mental distress after moving into subdivided flats - two of whom were diagnosed with a mental disorder.
Survey report has suggested that in view of the environmental risks, the government could consider subsidizing residents living in fire-prone areas, the elderly or low-income households to acquire disaster preparedness equipment, such as smoke and gas leakage detectors, fire blankets and dry powder extinguishers. In addition, it could join hands with community organizations to conduct extensive education work on hygiene and fire safety, while launching education plans such as the “Fire Safety Ambassador Scheme” to strengthen residents’ disaster response capacities.
As for mental well-being, the government and community organizations could launch the "District Mental Health Ambassador Scheme” by means of diversified publicity campaigns and education work, so as to promote mental health and provide related resources to residents in improper accommodation. It is hoped that residents can identify their own issues early and build up a community support network to help people help themselves.
To view the survey result (Chinese version only)：居危思安_不適切居所住戶的環境安全及精神健康調查報告.pdf
29/01/2018
Three FREE Short Summer Courses from the Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response Summer Institute 2018 (June & July 2018) is now open for enrollment. The courses are provided by the Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care (JCSPHPC), and Collaborating Centre for Oxford University and CUHK for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response (CCOUC) of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI). The course is for anyone who is interested in learning more about Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response, and is open to people from all backgrounds and disciplines.
Three FREE Short Summer Courses from the Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response Summer Institute 2018 (June & July 2018) is now open for enrollment. The courses are provided by the Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care (JCSPHPC), and Collaborating Centre for Oxford University and CUHK for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response (CCOUC) of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI). The course is for anyone who is interested in learning more about Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response, and is open to people from all backgrounds and disciplines.
24/01/2018
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) Project was launched in November 2014 as a collaborative initiative, which has evolved over the past three years. It was envisaged that a meta-synthesis of the review findings conducted midway through the project would help drawing evidence-based lessons emerging over the course of its implementation, and tracking how the Project was taking shape.
We are currently recruiting a consultant / consultancy team to conduct the mid-term review (i.e. meta-synthesis of review findings) for the HKJCDPRI. Successful applicant is expected to deliver a Review Report by end of April 2018.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) Project was launched in November 2014 as a collaborative initiative, which has evolved over the past three years. It was envisaged that a meta-synthesis of the review findings conducted midway through the project would help drawing evidence-based lessons emerging over the course of its implementation, and tracking how the Project was taking shape.
We are currently recruiting a consultant / consultancy team to conduct the mid-term review (i.e. meta-synthesis of review findings) for the HKJCDPRI. Successful applicant is expected to deliver a Review Report by end of April 2018.
Deadline for application is 7 February 2018. Click here for full application details.
For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or (852) 2871-8504.
2017
15/12/2017
The Fundamental Disaster Response Course is organized by the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine and supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI), aiming to cultivate leadership in disaster management. This is the fourth running of the course, which will be delivered over 4 full days spanning 4 months.
Course Content and Methodology
The course will cover core skills and a competency checklist for disaster management, and will be delivered via lectures, discussions, demonstrations, experience sharing. Self-reading is expected during the designated study period with a minimum commitment of 3 hours reading per week.
The course would be delivered in English.
The Fundamental Disaster Response Course is organized by the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine and supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI), aiming to cultivate leadership in disaster management. This is the fourth running of the course, which will be delivered over 4 full days spanning 4 months.
Course Content and Methodology
The course will cover core skills and a competency checklist for disaster management, and will be delivered via lectures, discussions, demonstrations, experience sharing. Self-reading is expected during the designated study period with a minimum commitment of 3 hours reading per week.
The course would be delivered in English.
Target participants
Health care professionals who might be involved in disasters response or emergency medicine.
Course details
Course Dates | 4 full days on Saturdays
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Course Venue | Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building, |
Cource information | Course Leaflet |
A HK$3000 deposit is required upon registration, and will be refunded upon successful completion of the course. A minimum of 75% attendance rate and passing of tests is required for successful completion. | |
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Adverse Weather Policy
- When Typhoon Signal No. 3 or below/Amber or Red Rainstorm Warning is in force – course held as scheduled.
- If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above/Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted at 6:00 am – course will be postponed and detail would be informed through email.
- At 6:00 am, if announced that Typhoon Signal No. 8 / Black Rainstorm Warning will be hoisted before noon on day of class – course will be postponed and detail would be informed through email.
- When Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted during classes – dismiss immediately. Follow-up wound be informed through email.
- When Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted during classes/examinations – course held as scheduled.
