TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Sharing international experiences in disasters: summary and action plan
JO  - Prehospital and disaster medicine
A1  - Andrews, R. A.
A1  - Austin, C.
A1  - Brown, R.
A1  - Chen, Y. Z.
A1  - Engindeniz, Z.
A1  - Girouard, R.
A1  - Leaman, P.
A1  - Masellis, M.
A1  - Nakayama, S.
A1  - Polentsov, Y. O.
A1  - Suserud, Bjorn-Ove
SP  - 42
EP  - 45
VL  - 16
IS  - 1
N2  - INTRODUCTION: The discussions in this theme provided an opportunity to share specific experiences with disasters that occurred outside of the Asia-Pacific Rim. METHODS: Details of the methods used are provided in the preceding paper. The chairs moderated all presentations and produced a summary that was presented to an assembly of all of the delegates. Since the findings from the Theme 7 and Theme 3 groups were similar, the chairs of both groups presided over one workshop that resulted in the generation of a set of action plans that then were reported to the collective group of all delegates. RESULTS: The main points developed during the presentations and discussion included: (1) disaster response planning, (2) predetermined command and organizational structure, (3) rapid response capability, (4) mitigation, and (5) communications and alternatives. DISCUSSION: The action plans presented are in common with those presented by Theme 3, and include: (1) plan disaster responses including the different types, identification of hazards, training based on experiences, and provision of public education; (2) improving coordination and control; (3) maintaining communications assuming infrastructure breakdown; (4) maximizing mitigation through standardized evaluations, creation of a legal framework, and recognition of advocacy and public participation; and (5) providing resources and knowledge through access to existing therapies, using the media, and increasing decentralization of hospital inventories. CONCLUSIONS: Most of the problems that occurred outside the Asia-Pacific rim relative to disaster management are similar to those experienced within it. They should be addressed in common with the rest of the world.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1049-023X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -