PHO Agusan Sur holds training on mass casualty management for emergency, medical responders
AGUSAN DEL SUR -- The Provincial Health Office (PHO) Agusan del Sur, in partnership with the Department of Health – Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Caraga, conducted a five-day intensive training on Mass Casualty Management on May 26-30 at Mabe's Savory Place, San Francisco, this province.
Participants of the training consist of various emergency and medical responders from the PHO, Municipal Health Office (MHO), provincial government of Agusan del Sur (PGAS) hospitals, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
The training aimed to enhance preparedness and response capabilities of first responders in handling mass casualty incidents (MCIs).
One of the highlights of the activity was a full-scale simulation field exercise held at Datu Lipus Makapandong Sports Complex in Patin-ay, Prosperidad where participants applied their knowledge and skills in an emergency scenario.
Participants demonstrated their agility, competence, teamwork, and collaboration skills in responding to the emergencies during the field exercise. They learned crucial techniques in triage, treatment, and transport of incident casualties to hospitals for appropriate medical care.
The following resource persons and facilitators made time and shared their expertise and support during the training:
1. Dioharra L. Aparri, doctor of medicine (MD), Master in Development Management (MDM) – DOH-CHD Caraga
2. Glenn Alfred Norris D. Baban, emergency nedical technician (EMT) – Caraga Regional Hospital
3. Elmer B. Zapanta, registered nurse (RN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Caraga Regional Hospital
4. Alma T. Trinidad, RN, Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) – Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Center
5. Ralph Leo B. Garcia, RN, EMT – Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Center
6. Roel G. Nonot, RN, EMT – Northern Mindanao Medical Center
7. Sid Lorenz L. Sabanal, RN, EMT – Northern Mindanao Medical Center
8. Franco Pierre B. Olaer, RMT, Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MSMLS) – PHO Agusan del Sur
DOH-CHD Caraga emphasized the importance of this training in equipping responders with the necessary information and competence to handle emergencies effectively and efficiently.
The learnings from the activity are expected to be useful not only during large-scale disasters but also for preparedness in responding to big planned events and day-to-day incidents that require swift action and inter-agency coordination. (PPIO Agusan del Sur/PIA Agusan del Sur)
