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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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2017
27/04/2017
The Government Flying Service (GFS) of Hong Kong is responsible for providing 24/7 emergency helicopter and fixed-wing flying support. The GSF and the Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists collaborated to organize the Air Crew Resuscitation Simulation Refresher Course for the Aircrew Officers to enhance their medical skills for search and rescue missions. In order to enhance learning outcomes, this training made use of high fidelity simulation search and rescue scenarios.
27/04/2017
With the increasing popularity of using virtual reality (VR) in training, there has been a paucity of studies showing that content retention in memory is better1, and compared to other simulations, VR bridges the gap of inconsistency of trainings, while allowing participants to be trained in a realistic yet safe environment2.
In view of the first electric motor race in Hong Kong, the Federation Internationale d'Automobile (FIA) Formula E Hong Kong ePrix held in October 2016, a training for the medical community for such events was thus organized by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute. The aims of the course were to enhance command and coordination with different parties, including the marshal team, Chief Medical Officer, first aid team, extrication Team, and fire services. In the scene coordination session, participants were immersed in interactive simulated motor accident scenes created by a VR game-based tool to interact with each other to communicate.
26/04/2017
Climate change is one of the main global environmental changes the world is experiencing in the 21st century. Urban communities are vulnerable to climate impacts due to the high density of living arrangements and heavy reliance on life-line infrastructures for basic survival needs. This policy brief examines and discusses the human health impacts of climate change in Hong Kong, and presents key recommendations to support resilience building for the health challenges posed by climate change for the decades to come.
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2017
07/12/2017
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) Overseas Training Fellowship for Emergency Medicine / Emergency Medical Services is now open for application.
Concerning the potential risks of Hong Kong’s urban environment, the theme of fellowship programme in Summer 2017 is “Strengthening the Emergency Response / Preparedness of Urban Disasters in Hong Kong”. Awardee selection preference will be given to applications in response to the theme.
The Fellowship
Introduction
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) Overseas Training Fellowship for Emergency Medicine / Emergency Medical Services is now open for application.
Concerning the potential risks of Hong Kong’s urban environment, the theme of fellowship programme in Summer 2017 is “Strengthening the Emergency Response / Preparedness of Urban Disasters in Hong Kong”. Awardee selection preference will be given to applications in response to the theme.
The Fellowship
The HKJCDPRI is committed to help Hong Kong become a regional and international leader in disaster preparedness and response training, and to promote local community resilience.
The Overseas Training Fellowships is an effort to bring into Hong Kong comprehensive and updated knowledge by supporting local healthcare professionals to study or work at renowned overseas training institutes or disaster-related agencies. This is a unique opportunity for emergency clinicians, emergency medical services providers and disaster responders in Hong Kong to acquire and improve their skills in emergency clinical care, disaster response and preparedness, as well as fostering their leadership and medical oversight of disasters and/or emergency healthcare systems in the practical and real setting.
29/11/2017
To promote best practices in disaster research and evaluation, the Harvard FXB Center for Health and Human Rights partnered with Curtin University, Kunming Medical University, the Centre for Victims of Torture Nepal and CCOUC to develop a research training guide and accompanying study tools. The resulting manual provides guidance for creating effective research questions, building strong partnerships, and collecting data in emergencies, illustrated with real-life examples.
To promote best practices in disaster research and evaluation, the Harvard FXB Center for Health and Human Rights partnered with Curtin University, Kunming Medical University, the Centre for Victims of Torture Nepal and CCOUC to develop a research training guide and accompanying study tools. The resulting manual provides guidance for creating effective research questions, building strong partnerships, and collecting data in emergencies, illustrated with real-life examples.
05/11/2017
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Hong Kong Jockey Club Diaster Preparedness and Response Insitute (HKJCDPRI) and the National Health and Family Planning Committee was held on 1 November 2017 in Beijing. The MoU is a result of series of discussion between the two institutes started since 2016 to better coordinate and plan for the upcoming trainings.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Hong Kong Jockey Club Diaster Preparedness and Response Insitute (HKJCDPRI) and the National Health and Family Planning Committee was held on 1 November 2017 in Beijing. The MoU is a result of series of discussion between the two institutes started since 2016 to better coordinate and plan for the upcoming trainings.
At the MoU signing ceremony, the two parties also discussed upcoming training plan, including the support in WHO verification of the Sichuan Emergency Medical Team (EMT), development of a core curriculum for EMTs, and the continued support for the annual national EMT training.
02/11/2017
Terrorist attacks are one of the new global challenges. In recent years, mass gathering events have become the target of attacks. The November 2015 Paris attacks, 2016 Nice truck attack, Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 etc. Fortunately, Hong Kong has not experienced any terrorist attacks but we cannot exclude such risks. We can proactively prepare ourselves, raise our awareness and enhance our ability to respond. We envision a prepared community in Hong Kong to respond to disasters in a timely, coordinated and efficient manner to save lives and relieve suffering. Apart from natural disasters, we should also pay high attention to emergency incidents. We encourage everyone to be prepared for danger in times of peace when attending mass gathering event.
Terrorist attacks are one of the new global challenges. In recent years, mass gathering events have become the target of attacks. The November 2015 Paris attacks, 2016 Nice truck attack, Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 etc. Fortunately, Hong Kong has not experienced any terrorist attacks but we cannot exclude such risks. We can proactively prepare ourselves, raise our awareness and enhance our ability to respond. We envision a prepared community in Hong Kong to respond to disasters in a timely, coordinated and efficient manner to save lives and relieve suffering. Apart from natural disasters, we should also pay high attention to emergency incidents. We encourage everyone to be prepared for danger in times of peace when attending mass gathering event.
This video shows how you can prepare for attending a mass gathering event.
