Operation POD Squad Functional Exercise
Inject Responses – April 30 2013
Inject Response Report
Operation POD Squad – Point of Dispensing
Functional Exercise
April 30, 2013
Essex Regional Health Commission
Livingston New Jersey
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This report contains the inject responses from the Operation POD Squad – A Point of Dispensing
Functional Exercise. These responses are unedited and are directly exported from the information typed
into the ONX System during the exercise. The purpose of this report is to provide documentation for your
organization’s records of exact responses captured during the exercise.
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Operation POD Squad - B - # 001
Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Day 1
An outbreak of unusually severe respiratory illness has been identified in a
small village in southern China. At least 25 cases have occurred affecting all
age groups; 20 patients have required hospitalization, five of whom have died to
date.
Day 11
Surveillance in surrounding areas has been increased resulting in new cases
being identified throughout the province. Viral cultures collected from several of
the initial patients are positive for type A influenza virus.
Samples of the virus have been sent to the World Health Organization (WHO)
and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for further
characterization. The CDC has determined that the samples are type A H7N3, a
Part 1 subtype never before found in humans.
Day 29
The findings from the CDC have been transmitted back to the Ministry of Health
in China and throughout the WHO network. The CDC, in collaboration with the
WHO, has dispatched a team of epidemiologists and laboratory personnel to
further evaluate the outbreak. The CDC also disseminates a Health Alert
Network (HAN) advisory notifying clinicians and public health agencies in the
United States to be on the alert for patients with severe respiratory illness and a
history of travel to the region of Asia where the human cases occurred.
Samples of the H7N3 influenza virus are sent to the United States Food and
Drug Administration (FDA), Novartis, Sanofi Pasteur, MedImmune and
GlaskoSmithKline so that work can begin on vaccine production.
Identify the name and title of the individual at the health department that would
receive the HAN advisory.
Part 2
Assuming that the chance of health department staff encountering patients that
Part 3 may have been exposed to the virus is very remote will the information
contained in the HAN be shared with all of the health department’s staff?
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Part 4 Yes
Part 5
If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain how this information will be
disseminated to all of the health department’s staff.
Part 6 PIO's, internet, LINCs agency
Part 7
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why the information in the HAN
would not be shared at this time.
Part 8
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Day 1
An outbreak of unusually severe respiratory illness has been identified in a
small village in southern China. At least 25 cases have occurred affecting all
age groups; 20 patients have required hospitalization, five of whom have died to
date.
Day 11
Surveillance in surrounding areas has been increased resulting in new cases
being identified throughout the province. Viral cultures collected from several of
the initial patients are positive for type A influenza virus.
Samples of the virus have been sent to the World Health Organization (WHO)
Part 1 and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for further
characterization. The CDC has determined that the samples are type A H7N3, a
subtype never before found in humans.
Day 29
The findings from the CDC have been transmitted back to the Ministry of Health
in China and throughout the WHO network. The CDC, in collaboration with the
WHO, has dispatched a team of epidemiologists and laboratory personnel to
further evaluate the outbreak. The CDC also disseminates a Health Alert
Network (HAN) advisory notifying clinicians and public health agencies in the
United States to be on the alert for patients with severe respiratory illness and a
history of travel to the region of Asia where the human cases occurred.
Samples of the H7N3 influenza virus are sent to the United States Food and
Drug Administration (FDA), Novartis, Sanofi Pasteur, MedImmune and
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GlaskoSmithKline so that work can begin on vaccine production.
Identify the name and title of the individual at the health department that would
receive the HAN advisory.
Part 2 Health Officer/Director
Assuming that the chance of health department staff encountering patients that
Part 3 may have been exposed to the virus is very remote will the information
contained in the HAN be shared with all of the health department’s staff?
Part 4 Yes
Part 5
If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain how this information will be
disseminated to all of the health department’s staff.
Health Departments will disseminate the info. through Local Infomation Network
Communication Center (LINCS) and through local meetings.
Part 6
Daily talking points received from the DHSS will be shared with the internal
staff.
Part 7
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why the information in the HAN
would not be shared at this time.
Part 8
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Day 1
An outbreak of unusually severe respiratory illness has been identified in a
small village in southern China. At least 25 cases have occurred affecting all
age groups; 20 patients have required hospitalization, five of whom have died to
date.
Part 1
Day 11
Surveillance in surrounding areas has been increased resulting in new cases
being identified throughout the province. Viral cultures collected from several of
the initial patients are positive for type A influenza virus.
Samples of the virus have been sent to the World Health Organization (WHO)
and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for further
characterization. The CDC has determined that the samples are type A H7N3, a
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subtype never before found in humans.
Day 29
The findings from the CDC have been transmitted back to the Ministry of Health
in China and throughout the WHO network. The CDC, in collaboration with the
WHO, has dispatched a team of epidemiologists and laboratory personnel to
further evaluate the outbreak. The CDC also disseminates a Health Alert
Network (HAN) advisory notifying clinicians and public health agencies in the
United States to be on the alert for patients with severe respiratory illness and a
history of travel to the region of Asia where the human cases occurred.
Samples of the H7N3 influenza virus are sent to the United States Food and
Drug Administration (FDA), Novartis, Sanofi Pasteur, MedImmune and
GlaskoSmithKline so that work can begin on vaccine production.
Identify the name and title of the individual at the health department that would
receive the HAN advisory.
Part 2 Sue Portuese, Health Officer
Assuming that the chance of health department staff encountering patients that
Part 3 may have been exposed to the virus is very remote will the information
contained in the HAN be shared with all of the health department’s staff?
Part 4 Yes
Part 5
If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain how this information will be
disseminated to all of the health department’s staff.
Part 6 The Health Officer will email all Nursing Staff and the Information Officer.
Part 7
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why the information in the HAN
would not be shared at this time.
Part 8
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
Day 1
An outbreak of unusually severe respiratory illness has been identified in a
Part 1 small village in southern China. At least 25 cases have occurred affecting all
age groups; 20 patients have required hospitalization, five of whom have died to
date.
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Day 11
Surveillance in surrounding areas has been increased resulting in new cases
being identified throughout the province. Viral cultures collected from several of
the initial patients are positive for type A influenza virus.
Samples of the virus have been sent to the World Health Organization (WHO)
and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for further
characterization. The CDC has determined that the samples are type A H7N3, a
subtype never before found in humans.
Day 29
The findings from the CDC have been transmitted back to the Ministry of Health
in China and throughout the WHO network. The CDC, in collaboration with the
WHO, has dispatched a team of epidemiologists and laboratory personnel to
further evaluate the outbreak. The CDC also disseminates a Health Alert
Network (HAN) advisory notifying clinicians and public health agencies in the
United States to be on the alert for patients with severe respiratory illness and a
history of travel to the region of Asia where the human cases occurred.
Samples of the H7N3 influenza virus are sent to the United States Food and
Drug Administration (FDA), Novartis, Sanofi Pasteur, MedImmune and
GlaskoSmithKline so that work can begin on vaccine production.
Identify the name and title of the individual at the health department that would
receive the HAN advisory.
Part 2
nwk: marsha mcgown and lincs team; east orange = rochelle evans, east
orange general and dave williams oem; irvignton - atif na
Assuming that the chance of health department staff encountering patients that
Part 3 may have been exposed to the virus is very remote will the information
contained in the HAN be shared with all of the health department’s staff?
Part 4 Yes
Part 5
If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain how this information will be
disseminated to all of the health department’s staff.
east orange v. kutyei epi would also receive the han.
Part 6 irv & east orange: the han would go via email and most staff have access to the
han vai previous enrollment and clearance;; newark : would notify surveillance
team and dr. wenger and have a meeting w/surveillance subcommittee.
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If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why the information in the HAN
would not be shared at this time.
Part 8
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
Day 1
An outbreak of unusually severe respiratory illness has been identified in a
small village in southern China. At least 25 cases have occurred affecting all
age groups; 20 patients have required hospitalization, five of whom have died to
date.
Day 11
Surveillance in surrounding areas has been increased resulting in new cases
being identified throughout the province. Viral cultures collected from several of
the initial patients are positive for type A influenza virus.
Samples of the virus have been sent to the World Health Organization (WHO)
and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for further
characterization. The CDC has determined that the samples are type A H7N3, a
Part 1 subtype never before found in humans.
Day 29
The findings from the CDC have been transmitted back to the Ministry of Health
in China and throughout the WHO network. The CDC, in collaboration with the
WHO, has dispatched a team of epidemiologists and laboratory personnel to
further evaluate the outbreak. The CDC also disseminates a Health Alert
Network (HAN) advisory notifying clinicians and public health agencies in the
United States to be on the alert for patients with severe respiratory illness and a
history of travel to the region of Asia where the human cases occurred.
Samples of the H7N3 influenza virus are sent to the United States Food and
Drug Administration (FDA), Novartis, Sanofi Pasteur, MedImmune and
GlaskoSmithKline so that work can begin on vaccine production.
Identify the name and title of the individual at the health department that would
receive the HAN advisory.
Part 2 health officer Joe Blowr
Part 3 Assuming that the chance of health department staff encountering patients that
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may have been exposed to the virus is very remote will the information
contained in the HAN be shared with all of the health department’s staff?
Part 4 Yes
Part 5
If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain how this information will be
disseminated to all of the health department’s staff.
Part 6 staff meeting, supervisory staff, email , etc.
Part 7
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why the information in the HAN
would not be shared at this time.
Part 8
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
Day 1
An outbreak of unusually severe respiratory illness has been identified in a
small village in southern China. At least 25 cases have occurred affecting all
age groups; 20 patients have required hospitalization, five of whom have died to
date.
Day 11
Surveillance in surrounding areas has been increased resulting in new cases
being identified throughout the province. Viral cultures collected from several of
the initial patients are positive for type A influenza virus.
Part 1 Samples of the virus have been sent to the World Health Organization (WHO)
and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for further
characterization. The CDC has determined that the samples are type A H7N3, a
subtype never before found in humans.
Day 29
The findings from the CDC have been transmitted back to the Ministry of Health
in China and throughout the WHO network. The CDC, in collaboration with the
WHO, has dispatched a team of epidemiologists and laboratory personnel to
further evaluate the outbreak. The CDC also disseminates a Health Alert
Network (HAN) advisory notifying clinicians and public health agencies in the
United States to be on the alert for patients with severe respiratory illness and a
history of travel to the region of Asia where the human cases occurred.
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Samples of the H7N3 influenza virus are sent to the United States Food and
Drug Administration (FDA), Novartis, Sanofi Pasteur, MedImmune and
GlaskoSmithKline so that work can begin on vaccine production.
Identify the name and title of the individual at the health department that would
receive the HAN advisory.
Part 2 Tom Restaino; Public Health Coordinator Nutley Health Dept.
Assuming that the chance of health department staff encountering patients that
Part 3 may have been exposed to the virus is very remote will the information
contained in the HAN be shared with all of the health department’s staff?
Part 4 No
Part 5
If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain how this information will be
disseminated to all of the health department’s staff.
Part 6 .
Part 7
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why the information in the HAN
would not be shared at this time.
In order to prevent panic and avoid the dissemination of misinformation until all
Part 8 correct facts are known, HAN information will be shared with only those staff
deemed necessary.
Operation POD Squad - B - # 002
Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Day 37
The WHO has issued a Phase 4 Pandemic Alert.
Influenza vaccine manufactures have been placed on alert and have begun to
prepare for the production of a vaccine to combat the H7N3 influenza virus.
Part 1
The outbreak caused by the novel influenza virus is headlined in every major
newspaper and has become the lead story on CNN, MS-NBC and Fox News.
Day 46
Key United States government officials continue to be briefed on a daily basis
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as surveillance is intensified throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim.
The CDC has issued a Travelers Health Warning for those traveling to and from
China and Indonesia, and a Travel Health Precaution for most of the other
Southeast Asian countries.
Human cases of the H7N3 influenza virus have been reported in Thailand,
Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Japan.
Based on the current information from the CDC and WHO would the health
department activate any of the components of its Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)?
Part 2 No
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – Identify the components of the EOP that would be
activated and briefly describe the actions that would be underway at this time.
Part 4 EOP NOT ACTIVATED,BUT CONTINUE TO MONITOR INCOMING INFO
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why the health department would not
activate any of the components of its EOP.
Part 6
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Day 37
The WHO has issued a Phase 4 Pandemic Alert.
Influenza vaccine manufactures have been placed on alert and have begun to
prepare for the production of a vaccine to combat the H7N3 influenza virus.
The outbreak caused by the novel influenza virus is headlined in every major
newspaper and has become the lead story on CNN, MS-NBC and Fox News.
Part 1
Day 46
Key United States government officials continue to be briefed on a daily basis
as surveillance is intensified throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim.
The CDC has issued a Travelers Health Warning for those traveling to and from
China and Indonesia, and a Travel Health Precaution for most of the other
Southeast Asian countries.
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Human cases of the H7N3 influenza virus have been reported in Thailand,
Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Japan.
Based on the current information from the CDC and WHO would the health
department activate any of the components of its Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)?
Part 2 No
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – Identify the components of the EOP that would be
activated and briefly describe the actions that would be underway at this time.
Part 4
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why the health department would not
activate any of the components of its EOP.
Part 6
The Health Department would wait for notification from the State Health
Department before activating any of the components of the EOP.
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
Day 37
The WHO has issued a Phase 4 Pandemic Alert.
Influenza vaccine manufactures have been placed on alert and have begun to
prepare for the production of a vaccine to combat the H7N3 influenza virus.
The outbreak caused by the novel influenza virus is headlined in every major
newspaper and has become the lead story on CNN, MS-NBC and Fox News.
Day 46
Part 1
Key United States government officials continue to be briefed on a daily basis
as surveillance is intensified throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim.
The CDC has issued a Travelers Health Warning for those traveling to and from
China and Indonesia, and a Travel Health Precaution for most of the other
Southeast Asian countries.
Human cases of the H7N3 influenza virus have been reported in Thailand,
Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Japan.
Based on the current information from the CDC and WHO would the health
department activate any of the components of its Emergency Operations Plan
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(EOP)?
Part 2 No
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – Identify the components of the EOP that would be
activated and briefly describe the actions that would be underway at this time.
Part 4
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why the health department would not
activate any of the components of its EOP.
Part 6 It is not in this country yet
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Day 37
The WHO has issued a Phase 4 Pandemic Alert.
Influenza vaccine manufactures have been placed on alert and have begun to
prepare for the production of a vaccine to combat the H7N3 influenza virus.
The outbreak caused by the novel influenza virus is headlined in every major
newspaper and has become the lead story on CNN, MS-NBC and Fox News.
Day 46
Part 1
Key United States government officials continue to be briefed on a daily basis
as surveillance is intensified throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim.
The CDC has issued a Travelers Health Warning for those traveling to and from
China and Indonesia, and a Travel Health Precaution for most of the other
Southeast Asian countries.
Human cases of the H7N3 influenza virus have been reported in Thailand,
Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Japan.
Based on the current information from the CDC and WHO would the health
department activate any of the components of its Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)?
Part 2 No
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – Identify the components of the EOP that would be
activated and briefly describe the actions that would be underway at this time.
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Part 4
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why the health department would not
activate any of the components of its EOP.
Roseland-internal communication and pre-planning will take place briefing
everyone about the novel virus. initiate basic Public Health annex within
agency.
Part 6 West Caldwell-will brief the Office of Emergency about what's going on. brief
stakeholders (local municipal dept. heads, large businesses, fixed facilities,
school superintendents, hospitals, etc.)
Livingston/Millburn-will brief stakeholders and internal staff
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
Day 37
The WHO has issued a Phase 4 Pandemic Alert.
Influenza vaccine manufactures have been placed on alert and have begun to
prepare for the production of a vaccine to combat the H7N3 influenza virus.
The outbreak caused by the novel influenza virus is headlined in every major
newspaper and has become the lead story on CNN, MS-NBC and Fox News.
Day 46
Part 1
Key United States government officials continue to be briefed on a daily basis
as surveillance is intensified throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim.
The CDC has issued a Travelers Health Warning for those traveling to and from
China and Indonesia, and a Travel Health Precaution for most of the other
Southeast Asian countries.
Human cases of the H7N3 influenza virus have been reported in Thailand,
Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Japan.
Based on the current information from the CDC and WHO would the health
department activate any of the components of its Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)?
Part 2 Yes
Part 3 If the above answer is yes. – Identify the components of the EOP that would be
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activated and briefly describe the actions that would be underway at this time.
Part 4 Public education of specifics of disease based on community need;
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why the health department would not
activate any of the components of its EOP.
Part 6
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
Day 37
The WHO has issued a Phase 4 Pandemic Alert.
Influenza vaccine manufactures have been placed on alert and have begun to
prepare for the production of a vaccine to combat the H7N3 influenza virus.
The outbreak caused by the novel influenza virus is headlined in every major
newspaper and has become the lead story on CNN, MS-NBC and Fox News.
Day 46
Part 1
Key United States government officials continue to be briefed on a daily basis
as surveillance is intensified throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Rim.
The CDC has issued a Travelers Health Warning for those traveling to and from
China and Indonesia, and a Travel Health Precaution for most of the other
Southeast Asian countries.
Human cases of the H7N3 influenza virus have been reported in Thailand,
Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Japan.
Based on the current information from the CDC and WHO would the health
department activate any of the components of its Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)?
Part 2 No
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – Identify the components of the EOP that would be
activated and briefly describe the actions that would be underway at this time.
newark: notification via subcommittees. put hospitals on notice. reach out to
Part 4 herc to coord with state doh for risk.
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east orange: &
irvington: pulls staff together for updates; review plan at this time;
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why the health department would not
activate any of the components of its EOP.
nwk has learned to look at vaccine contracts now - preferably interpandemic.
no - because it is too early to cause potential panic. to control panic the eop is
followed but not officially activated as yet. there is no vaccine as yet.
Part 6
this can still be labeled as the public info and education phase. good info now
will help later on.
irv: agrees. continue monitoring and sharing appropriate info w/public.
Operation POD Squad - B - # 004
Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Day 91
Part 1 Briefly describe the enhanced health surveillance processes and procedures
that would be employed by the health department due to current health
emergency.
Part 2
STATE HEALTH MONITORING CDC BEGIN SOCIAL DISTANCING AND
CANCELLING SOCIAL EVENTS
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Day 91
Part 1 Briefly describe the enhanced health surveillance processes and procedures
that would be employed by the health department due to current health
emergency.
The Nursing Staff have access to CDRSS and will monitor for new cases of
H7N3. We would coordinate our data with the epidemiologist. The nursing staff
Part 2 will also reach out to the school nursing staff to find out if there is an increase in
absenteeism. The health department will also contact Nursing Homes to see if
they have any residents who show signs of respitory infection.
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Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
Day 91
Part 1 Briefly describe the enhanced health surveillance processes and procedures
that would be employed by the health department due to current health
emergency.
Surveillance and reporting from schools, LTHC facilities, physicians, daycares,
Part 2 ERs, hospitals, urgent care centers and coordination through epis using
CDRSS and EpiWatch
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
Day 91
Part 1 Briefly describe the enhanced health surveillance processes and procedures
that would be employed by the health department due to current health
emergency.
Monitor CDRSS reports; work with Essex Regional Health (County
Part 2 Epidimeiologist) to enhance communication, surveilance of media centers,
schools, clinics health care facilities
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Day 91
Part 1 Briefly describe the enhanced health surveillance processes and procedures
that would be employed by the health department due to current health
emergency.
social networking- press release on social distancing, handwashing, education
campaign
stay home if you are sick
emphasize infection controls strategies
Part 2
All surveillance will be conducted through Medical Coordinator Centers.
Enhanced surveillance will be conducted by the regional epidemiologists and
Local Health Depts with hospitals, schools, Long term care centers, and other
community partners.
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Board of education will provide absenteeism data to Local Health Departments.
ADP-hotline will be established for the employees to report flu-like illness and
keep track of data.
Regional epidemiologist will coordinate enhanced surveillance efforts
(developed by the DHSS).
Security for the anticipated SNS supplies
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
Day 91
Part 1 Briefly describe the enhanced health surveillance processes and procedures
that would be employed by the health department due to current health
emergency.
east orange: enhance school nursese to send ili students home. eo hd will
coord to deliver meds to the home, but please don't come to er. stay home if
sick;;
nwk: outreach to school nurses and hospitals, er's icp's. public info for hand
washing, cover coughs, distibute purell;
Part 2
irv: agrees.
epi protocolswriteen for enhanced surveillance. weekly goes to daily
survaeillance is enhanced ot. daily surveillances go to twice daily.
irv: cdrss is in use and following the written protocols for enhanced
surveillance. language barriers must be dealt with to make the prevention
points. universal precautions are advised = social distancing, stay home if sick.
health departments may be accessing the shelf kits.
Operation POD Squad - B - # 005
Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Day 92
Part 1 With guidance from the state’s department of health the decision has been
made to fully activate the health department’s EOP.
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Will the health department utilize the Incident Command System to effectively
and efficiently manage the response to this health emergency?
Part 2 Yes
(Note: At this point the decision to open Points of Dispensing (POD) has not
been made.)
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – Identify the individuals by name and title that will
be responsible for fulfilling the various ICS roles that would be staffed for this
incident.
(Note: Some roles will need to be filled with secondary or tertiary level
personnel.)
(Example: Incident Commander – John Harper – Environmental Health
Coordinator)
Part 4
INCIDENT COMMANDER COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER MIKE FESTA LEPC
ACTIVATED IN SOUTH ORANGE VILLAGE
OPERATIONS CHIEF -ALEX TORPEY VILLAGE PRESIDENT
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why ICS would not be used and
describe in detail how the health department will manage this incident.
Part 6
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
Day 92
With guidance from the state’s department of health the decision has been
Part 1 made to fully activate the health department’s EOP.
Will the health department utilize the Incident Command System to effectively
and efficiently manage the response to this health emergency?
Part 2 Yes
(Note: At this point the decision to open Points of Dispensing (POD) has not
been made.)
Part 3 If the above answer is yes. – Identify the individuals by name and title that will
be responsible for fulfilling the various ICS roles that would be staffed for this
incident.
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(Note: Some roles will need to be filled with secondary or tertiary level
personnel.)
(Example: Incident Commander – John Harper – Environmental Health
Coordinator)
Incident Commander, Health Officer Bob Roe
PHNS-Lolita Hollaway
Part 4 PIO
REHS-Michael F
clerical staff-Sue Jones
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why ICS would not be used and
describe in detail how the health department will manage this incident.
Part 6
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Day 92
With guidance from the state’s department of health the decision has been
Part 1 made to fully activate the health department’s EOP.
Will the health department utilize the Incident Command System to effectively
and efficiently manage the response to this health emergency?
Part 2 Yes
(Note: At this point the decision to open Points of Dispensing (POD) has not
been made.)
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – Identify the individuals by name and title that will
be responsible for fulfilling the various ICS roles that would be staffed for this
incident.
(Note: Some roles will need to be filled with secondary or tertiary level
personnel.)
(Example: Incident Commander – John Harper – Environmental Health
Coordinator)
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Part 4 POD Manager--Peggy Brodowski--Nursing Director
Information Officer---Erica Abbruzzese--Health Educator
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why ICS would not be used and
describe in detail how the health department will manage this incident.
Part 6
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
Day 92
With guidance from the state’s department of health the decision has been
Part 1 made to fully activate the health department’s EOP.
Will the health department utilize the Incident Command System to effectively
and efficiently manage the response to this health emergency?
Part 2 Yes
(Note: At this point the decision to open Points of Dispensing (POD) has not
been made.)
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – Identify the individuals by name and title that will
be responsible for fulfilling the various ICS roles that would be staffed for this
incident.
(Note: Some roles will need to be filled with secondary or tertiary level
personnel.)
(Example: Incident Commander – John Harper – Environmental Health
Coordinator)
Tom Restaino; Public Health Coordinator Nutley
Patty Cruz, Public Health Nursing Supervisor Nutley
Part 4
Meredith Blank; POD Manager Nutley
Captain Tom Nicolette, OEM Coordinator
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why ICS would not be used and
describe in detail how the health department will manage this incident.
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Part 6
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Day 92
With guidance from the state’s department of health the decision has been
Part 1 made to fully activate the health department’s EOP.
Will the health department utilize the Incident Command System to effectively
and efficiently manage the response to this health emergency?
Part 2 Yes
(Note: At this point the decision to open Points of Dispensing (POD) has not
been made.)
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – Identify the individuals by name and title that will
be responsible for fulfilling the various ICS roles that would be staffed for this
incident.
(Note: Some roles will need to be filled with secondary or tertiary level
personnel.)
(Example: Incident Commander – John Harper – Environmental Health
Coordinator)
LivingstonIncident Commander-Lou Anello, Health Officer
Logistic Chief-Michelle Meade, Town Manger, Local OEM
Janet Traettino, PHN
Part 4
Finance Chief-Bill Nadloyn, CFO
RoselandIC-Carlo Dilizia, HealthOfficer & John Matheis, OEM Coordinator
Logistic chief-Police Chief, Richard Mcdonoull
Finance Chief-CFO, Maureen Scumacas
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IC-Larry Peter, OEM & Mike Romhill, BAck up
Logistics-John Madena
Finance-Nicole Monrig
PH Coordinator-Bill Wallace
POD Manager-Katie Millie & Sandy Barari
POD Safety officer-Richard Arabine, Mark Watkin
Human Resource Manager-Elly white
PIO-Administrator, John Watkin
IT Coordinator-Walter Rodriguez
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why ICS would not be used and
describe in detail how the health department will manage this incident.
Part 6
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
Day 92
With guidance from the state’s department of health the decision has been
Part 1 made to fully activate the health department’s EOP.
Will the health department utilize the Incident Command System to effectively
and efficiently manage the response to this health emergency?
Part 2 Yes
(Note: At this point the decision to open Points of Dispensing (POD) has not
been made.)
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – Identify the individuals by name and title that will
be responsible for fulfilling the various ICS roles that would be staffed for this
incident.
(Note: Some roles will need to be filled with secondary or tertiary level
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personnel.)
(Example: Incident Commander – John Harper – Environmental Health
Coordinator)
1command
nwk: health officer mcgowan; pio, and safety.
east o: ho, evans
irv: ho, nazir
2logistics: tqnya fraser mmrs coord.
Part 4
3finance
4operations
5 planning:
nwk - ho is pulled in to the
eo - ho evans; oem williams. expand as needed. city admin would engage the
additional staff as reommended requested
irv - ho atif. would expand as needed.
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why ICS would not be used and
describe in detail how the health department will manage this incident.
Part 6 xxxx
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Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Day 93
Part 1
The health department fully understands that it will need the support of various
government agencies as well as community and faith based organizations
(Community Partners) to successfully respond to the current health
emergency.
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Identify each of the Community Partners in which the health department plans
to rely upon in the days and weeks to come. In identifying each partner, list
point of contact (POC) information (name and phone number) for the partner,
then list the support that the health department expects to receive from the
identified partner.
(Example: Community Partner: County Sheriff’s Office / POC: Thomas
Highsmith – 555-555-5555 / Support: Provide site security for the POD once it
has been opened.)
ACTIVATE MRC CERT ,LEPC OEM POC ADAM LERNER 973-378-7715
Part 2
NOTIFY SO POLICE FOR SECURITY FOR POD JIM CHELEL 973-325-0654
Using the phone contact two of the Community Partners identified above to
confirm that they fully understand their role in supporting the health
department during the current health emergency.
Begin the conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE” and end the
conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE”.
Part 3
(Note: Continue to call Community Partners until you actually talk with the
identified POC.)
Identify the first Community Partner called.
Part 4
Part 5
Did the Community Partner’s POC fully understand their role in supporting the
health department during a health emergency?
Part 6
Yes
Part 7
Identify the second Community Partner called.
Part 8
Part 9
Did the Community Partner’s POC fully understand their role in supporting the
health department during a health emergency?
Part 10 Yes
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
Day 93
Part 1
The health department fully understands that it will need the support of various
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government agencies as well as community and faith based organizations
(Community Partners) to successfully respond to the current health
emergency.
Identify each of the Community Partners in which the health department plans
to rely upon in the days and weeks to come. In identifying each partner, list
point of contact (POC) information (name and phone number) for the partner,
then list the support that the health department expects to receive from the
identified partner.
(Example: Community Partner: County Sheriff’s Office / POC: Thomas
Highsmith – 555-555-5555 / Support: Provide site security for the POD once it
has been opened.)
Red Cross-Sue Jones-sheltering
faith-based based-sheltering, information dissemination, counseling
State DOH-guidance, emergency
Part 2
OEM-MRC activation, CERT on standby
Bd of Education-sheltering, communications
ERHC-use of epi and support functions
local physicians-vaccinators, medical guidance
Using the phone contact two of the Community Partners identified above to
confirm that they fully understand their role in supporting the health
department during the current health emergency.
Begin the conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE” and end the
conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE”.
Part 3
(Note: Continue to call Community Partners until you actually talk with the
identified POC.)
Identify the first Community Partner called.
Part 4
cert coordinator at the OEM in West Orange
Part 5
Did the Community Partner’s POC fully understand their role in supporting the
health department during a health emergency?
Part 6
Yes
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Part 7
Identify the second Community Partner called.
Part 8
Maplewood Town Clerk
Part 9
Did the Community Partner’s POC fully understand their role in supporting the
health department during a health emergency?
Part 10 Yes
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
Day 93
The health department fully understands that it will need the support of various
government agencies as well as community and faith based organizations
(Community Partners) to successfully respond to the current health
emergency.
Part 1
Identify each of the Community Partners in which the health department plans
to rely upon in the days and weeks to come. In identifying each partner, list
point of contact (POC) information (name and phone number) for the partner,
then list the support that the health department expects to receive from the
identified partner.
(Example: Community Partner: County Sheriff’s Office / POC: Thomas
Highsmith – 555-555-5555 / Support: Provide site security for the POD once it
has been opened.)
Tom Nicolette; OEM Coordinator: 973-727-2925 (spoke with Tom Nicollete) (In
contact with Nutley Police; Parks & Rec, Fire, DPW, Red Cross, First Aid)
Nutley Police: 973-284-4950 (Tom Nicollete)
Nutley Fire Dept: 973- 284-4937 (spoke with Maryanne Romas)
Part 2
DPW: 973-284-4948 (Joe Scarpelli; Director)
Red Cross 973-667-3818 (Lisa Zitola)
First Aid: 973-667-7487 (Rich Budris Essex Regional )
Parks & Rec: Harry Kirk Supervisor 973-735-4938
Part 3
Using the phone contact two of the Community Partners identified above to
confirm that they fully understand their role in supporting the health
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department during the current health emergency.
Begin the conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE” and end the
conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE”.
(Note: Continue to call Community Partners until you actually talk with the
identified POC.)
Identify the first Community Partner called.
Part 4
Tom Nicollete; OEM Coordinator
Part 5
Did the Community Partner’s POC fully understand their role in supporting the
health department during a health emergency?
Part 6
Yes
Part 7
Identify the second Community Partner called.
Part 8
Maryanne Romas; Fire Dept
Part 9
Did the Community Partner’s POC fully understand their role in supporting the
health department during a health emergency?
Part 10 Yes
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Day 93
The health department fully understands that it will need the support of various
government agencies as well as community and faith based organizations
(Community Partners) to successfully respond to the current health
emergency.
Part 1
Identify each of the Community Partners in which the health department plans
to rely upon in the days and weeks to come. In identifying each partner, list
point of contact (POC) information (name and phone number) for the partner,
then list the support that the health department expects to receive from the
identified partner.
(Example: Community Partner: County Sheriff’s Office / POC: Thomas
Highsmith – 555-555-5555 / Support: Provide site security for the POD once it
has been opened.)
Part 2
Board of Education
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The Red Cross--John Thomas--973-296-0579. They could supply cots and
water if needed.
Police Department--David Sabagh--Montclair Police Cheif---973-744-1234
Fire Department---Kevin Allen---Montclair Fire Cheif--973-509-4771
First Aid Squad
The United Way--POD site--973-746-4040
The Salvation Army
Montclair State University---Donna Barry--973-655-7470--POD site
The Montclair Library--Tom Flowers--973-744-0500 x2221---POD site
Verona Community Center--Jim Cunningham--973-857-4830---POD site
Cedar Grove High School---Dr. Gene Polles---973-239-1551 x117---POD site
Nutley Parks and Rec--Harry Kirk---973-725-4938---POD site
Montclair Department of Public Works---Stephen Wood--973-509-5711-Logistical support
Belleville High School--Vinny Fiscella--973-450-3500 x3431--POD site
Using the phone contact two of the Community Partners identified above to
confirm that they fully understand their role in supporting the health
department during the current health emergency.
Begin the conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE” and end the
conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE”.
Part 3
(Note: Continue to call Community Partners until you actually talk with the
identified POC.)
Identify the first Community Partner called.
Part 4
Donna Barry
Part 5
Did the Community Partner’s POC fully understand their role in supporting the
health department during a health emergency?
Part 6
Yes
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Part 7
Identify the second Community Partner called.
Part 8
Jim Cunningham
Part 9
Did the Community Partner’s POC fully understand their role in supporting the
health department during a health emergency?
Part 10 Yes
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
Day 93
The health department fully understands that it will need the support of various
government agencies as well as community and faith based organizations
(Community Partners) to successfully respond to the current health
emergency.
Part 1
Identify each of the Community Partners in which the health department plans
to rely upon in the days and weeks to come. In identifying each partner, list
point of contact (POC) information (name and phone number) for the partner,
then list the support that the health department expects to receive from the
identified partner.
(Example: Community Partner: County Sheriff’s Office / POC: Thomas
Highsmith – 555-555-5555 / Support: Provide site security for the POD once it
has been opened.)
irv:
school system, churches, = assist with public info distribution
block associations & cert teams - assist with public info as well as help assess
neighborhoods for numbers of ill and people remaining home as sick; ,
chamber of commerce: assist with pubkic info distribution
Part 2
county oem: same
housing authroity; public info.
tv channel: will put out public info.
community based = ironbound, cases de don pedro, north ward - public info
and also help with translation.
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eo = ymca-for need of space, temp quarters for distribution, prefer not the
hospital. set up if needed.
community center gym for distribution, cots.
nursing homes: keep patients at the nursing homes and set up a unit there to
handle .
Using the phone contact two of the Community Partners identified above to
confirm that they fully understand their role in supporting the health
department during the current health emergency.
Begin the conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE” and end the
conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE”.
Part 3
(Note: Continue to call Community Partners until you actually talk with the
identified POC.)
Identify the first Community Partner called.
Part 4
nwk: myra from ironbound community corp - yes can do;
Part 5
Did the Community Partner’s POC fully understand their role in supporting the
health department during a health emergency?
Part 6
Yes
Part 7
Identify the second Community Partner called.
Part 8
eo:ymca director slader message w/sec. ; Irv: housing authority, Norma Cordy,
asst director; Rosie Griggs, block association
Part 9
Did the Community Partner’s POC fully understand their role in supporting the
health department during a health emergency?
Part 10 Yes
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Day 93
Part 1
The health department fully understands that it will need the support of various
government agencies as well as community and faith based organizations
(Community Partners) to successfully respond to the current health
emergency.
Identify each of the Community Partners in which the health department plans
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to rely upon in the days and weeks to come. In identifying each partner, list
point of contact (POC) information (name and phone number) for the partner,
then list the support that the health department expects to receive from the
identified partner.
(Example: Community Partner: County Sheriff’s Office / POC: Thomas
Highsmith – 555-555-5555 / Support: Provide site security for the POD once it
has been opened.)
Livingston
-St. Barnabas Medical Center, POC: Eileen Yaney 973-322-6561/support:
epidemiological follow up and investgiation of suspect and hospitalized cases
-MRC, POC: Police Chief, Creg Handschut/support: POD staffing
-OEM, POC: Michelle Meade/support: provide security and staffing
-fixed facilities: Care One and Inglemore Long term care facilities, provide
prophy to seniors
Roseland
-MRC, POC: Cindie Bella/support: Medical, nursing staffing, surveillance
-OEM, POC: Mark Curcio & John Matheis, Roseland OEM, provide security
Part 2
-CERT, POC: Craig Perill, 70 members and provide resource allocation and
provide logistic support
Fairfield/WC/NC
-MRC, Larry Peter & OEM/Fire, Jim Albine; provide POD staffing and security
-Health officer is part of Fire Dept. and can utilize the staff.
-County CERT, POC: ?
ADP-following staff will be involved with the POD operation internally and will
have protocols in place to provide mass prophy to staff on site.
Jim Carpenter, Chief Security officer
Tom Goldrick, Security
Dr. Weinberger & Diana Spangenberg, Medical Director and Nurse
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Practitioner
Ann Marie, Nurse
Using the phone contact two of the Community Partners identified above to
confirm that they fully understand their role in supporting the health
department during the current health emergency.
Begin the conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE” and end the
conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE”.
Part 3
(Note: Continue to call Community Partners until you actually talk with the
identified POC.)
Identify the first Community Partner called.
Part 4
Livingston-Chief Of Office, OEM Coordinator; Roseland-John Methis, OEM
Coordinator; Fairfield/WC/NC-John Madina, OEM; ADP-Tom G.
Part 5
Did the Community Partner’s POC fully understand their role in supporting the
health department during a health emergency?
Part 6
Yes
Part 7
Identify the second Community Partner called.
Part 8
Livingston-Michelle Meade, Town Manager; Roseland-Maureen chumacas,
Town Admin/CFO; Fairfield/WC/NC-Chief Albine; ADP-Dr. Weinbe
Part 9
Did the Community Partner’s POC fully understand their role in supporting the
health department during a health emergency?
Part 10 Yes
Operation POD Squad - B - # 007
Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Part 1
The health department’s Community Partners are ready to step-up and assist
during this health emergency. However most indicated that their paid and
volunteer staff members do not have the training to assist with response
activities such as helping to open and manage a POD.
Explain in detail how the health department will provide just in time training for
individuals that would like to assist but have no training.
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Part 2 SHOW JITT VIDEO,TRAIN ON SITE
When paid and volunteer staff members from Community Partners assist the
health department during a health emergency are they covered by the health
Part 3 department’s:
Liability Insurance?
Part 4 Yes
Part 5 Workers Compensation Insurance?
Part 6 Yes
Part 7
Briefly explain how the health department will effectively manage volunteers
from the community that are willing and able to assist.
VOLUNTEERS WOULD BE DEPLOYED INSIDE THE POD
Part 8
CERT WOULD ASSIST WITTH SECURITY
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
The health department’s Community Partners are ready to step-up and assist
during this health emergency. However most indicated that their paid and
volunteer staff members do not have the training to assist with response
activities such as helping to open and manage a POD.
Part 1
Explain in detail how the health department will provide just in time training for
individuals that would like to assist but have no training.
(Note: Access a set of POD - Just In Time Training Videos.)
Part 2
health officer will involvehealth educator to perform JIT training and ERHC will
be asked
When paid and volunteer staff members from Community Partners assist the
health department during a health emergency are they covered by the health
Part 3 department’s:
Liability Insurance?
Part 4 Yes
Part 5 Workers Compensation Insurance?
Part 6 No
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Briefly explain how the health department will effectively manage volunteers
from the community that are willing and able to assist.
Part 8 call MRC Coordinator to get MRC volunteers
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
The health department’s Community Partners are ready to step-up and assist
during this health emergency. However most indicated that their paid and
volunteer staff members do not have the training to assist with response
activities such as helping to open and manage a POD.
Part 1
Explain in detail how the health department will provide just in time training for
individuals that would like to assist but have no training.
(Note: Access a set of POD - Just In Time Training Videos.)
The Health Depts. Health Educator/Risk Communicator in conjunction with the
Part 2 Nursing Director has developed just in time training for POD volunteers and
staff.
When paid and volunteer staff members from Community Partners assist the
health department during a health emergency are they covered by the health
Part 3 department’s:
Liability Insurance?
Part 4 No
Part 5 Workers Compensation Insurance?
Part 6 No
Part 7
Briefly explain how the health department will effectively manage volunteers
from the community that are willing and able to assist.
Part 8 We have volunteer rosters which include their skill sets and availabilities.
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
Part 1
The health department’s Community Partners are ready to step-up and assist
during this health emergency. However most indicated that their paid and
volunteer staff members do not have the training to assist with response
activities such as helping to open and manage a POD.
Explain in detail how the health department will provide just in time training for
individuals that would like to assist but have no training.
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Health Dept. would contact interested volunteers or staff members; Health
educator would conduct an introductory education and briefing; sepearte out
Part 2
volunteers into specific stations and tasks; just in time training would be
conducted at specific stations based on the supervisor of stations expertise.
When paid and volunteer staff members from Community Partners assist the
health department during a health emergency are they covered by the health
Part 3 department’s:
Liability Insurance?
Part 4 Yes
Part 5 Workers Compensation Insurance?
Part 6 No
Part 7
Briefly explain how the health department will effectively manage volunteers
from the community that are willing and able to assist.
After each volunteer is assigned to his or her own specific station that individual
Part 8 would report directly to the station supervisor with any questions or issues, and
receives direction from only that supervisor
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
The health department’s Community Partners are ready to step-up and assist
during this health emergency. However most indicated that their paid and
volunteer staff members do not have the training to assist with response
activities such as helping to open and manage a POD.
Part 1
Explain in detail how the health department will provide just in time training for
individuals that would like to assist but have no training.
(Note: Access a set of POD - Just In Time Training Videos.)
nwk: first jit is done at the hd w/staff that will be mgrs and supervisors; one at th
e pod, the full pod staff is trained. written materials are handed out. (sample
provided for viewing at the table )
Part 2 irv: 1st "training" q/hd staff and other muni dapts as apprpropriate, meeting
style. then, at the pod, all the intended workers are pulled together and briefed
on their duties and what to expect.
eo: same. and if mayor calls an emergency, it is all hands on deck meeting.
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When paid and volunteer staff members from Community Partners assist the
health department during a health emergency are they covered by the health
Part 3 department’s:
Liability Insurance?
Part 4 Yes
Part 5 Workers Compensation Insurance?
Part 6 Yes
Part 7
Briefly explain how the health department will effectively manage volunteers
from the community that are willing and able to assist.
Part 8
municipal policies and emergency public health powers act sections 18, 19 and
33 and 34.
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
The health department’s Community Partners are ready to step-up and assist
during this health emergency. However most indicated that their paid and
volunteer staff members do not have the training to assist with response
activities such as helping to open and manage a POD.
Part 1
Explain in detail how the health department will provide just in time training for
individuals that would like to assist but have no training.
(Note: Access a set of POD - Just In Time Training Videos.)
Livingston, Roseland-Health Educator at Local Health Dept. will provide
JIT training for the POD Staff; if time permits, training will be conducted in
advance otherwise on site training will be provided.
Part 2 Fairfield/WC/NC-Safety Officer will provide Safety; POD manager will be
responsible for POD operations; all the depts. have been trained but on site
training will be conducted by the Incident Commander.
ADP-fixed facility using the internal staff to mass prophy employees on site.
When paid and volunteer staff members from Community Partners assist the
health department during a health emergency are they covered by the health
Part 3 department’s:
Liability Insurance?
Part 4 Yes
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Part 5 Workers Compensation Insurance?
Part 6 Yes
Part 7
Briefly explain how the health department will effectively manage volunteers
from the community that are willing and able to assist.
Roseland-CERT handles official volunteers and other MRC volunteers who
have been trained officially and have been provided with the volunteer role info.
also use non essential township employees.
Part 8
Livingston-non essential township employees (managed by the Health
Officer)will be used and CERT volunteers.
Fairfield/WC/NC-Volunteer manager (Gabe) who will manage the official
volunteers.
LHDs do not have any plans of using non official community volunteers from the
community.
Operation POD Squad - B - # 009
Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Day 97
Based on current information and the health department’s POD Plan develop an
Incident Action Plan (IAP) that focuses on INITIAL RESPONSE ACTIVITIES
associated with opening and staffing PODs.
Part 1
Ensure that all objectives are completed using SMART methodology.
In preparing the IAP list the actions to be taken, identify any resources that will
be needed to undertake each listed action and prepare a timeline for completing
each action.
(Example: Action – Call the POC for each of the locations to be used as a POD
to ensure they are available and to make arrangements to use the facility. /
Required Resources – POD contact list. / Timeline – 2 Hours.)
IAP FIRST SET UP POD SECURITY
Part 2
ACTIVATE POD PLAN
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STAFF NOTIFIED TO RESPOND TO POD FOR 12 HOUR WORK BLOCK
REQUEST ANTI-VIRALS
REQUEST ASSISTANCE FROM THE COUNTY
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
Day 97
Based on current information and the health department’s POD Plan develop an
Incident Action Plan (IAP) that focuses on INITIAL RESPONSE ACTIVITIES
associated with opening and staffing PODs.
Part 1
Ensure that all objectives are completed using SMART methodology.
In preparing the IAP list the actions to be taken, identify any resources that will
be needed to undertake each listed action and prepare a timeline for completing
each action.
(Example: Action – Call the POC for each of the locations to be used as a POD
to ensure they are available and to make arrangements to use the facility. /
Required Resources – POD contact list. / Timeline – 2 Hours.)
first step-notify Mayor/elected officials-immediate notifications for call
notify OEM-second step
call POC for POD site and notify them
call BOE superintendent
Part 2
3rd step:notify DPW, Fire and Police
prepare public education campaign/website/reverse 911-several hours
4th step-prepare script for public information
prepare to prophylax first responders and families-as soon as supplies- 1 day to
prepare
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Part 1
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Based on current information and the health department’s POD Plan develop an
Incident Action Plan (IAP) that focuses on INITIAL RESPONSE ACTIVITIES
associated with opening and staffing PODs.
Ensure that all objectives are completed using SMART methodology.
In preparing the IAP list the actions to be taken, identify any resources that will
be needed to undertake each listed action and prepare a timeline for completing
each action.
(Example: Action – Call the POC for each of the locations to be used as a POD
to ensure they are available and to make arrangements to use the facility. /
Required Resources – POD contact list. / Timeline – 2 Hours.)
1) Contact POD Managers and let them know the State Health Dept. wants
PODs open.// 1 hour
2) Information Officer will develop press release and emergency messaging
stating location and time of PODs. Reverse 911, METS system, social media,
cable t.v.
3) Call POD site facilitators to ensure they are available to open the POD sites.
// POD contact list// 2 hour.
4) Contact OEM to arrange police escort to pick up medications and POD
Part 2 supplies. //1 hour
5) Pick up medication and POD supplies.// Township Vehicles// 2 hours
6) Set up POD site stations.// Health Dept. Staff, Township Vehicles,
Communication equipment// 3 hours
7) Contact MRC volunteers and Red Cross to staff PODs.// 1 hour
8) Call Montclair Police and Fire Dept. to keep on standby.// 10 minutes
9) Set up POD staff and volunteers for specific stations in POD// 2 hours
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Day 97
Part 1
Based on current information and the health department’s POD Plan develop an
Incident Action Plan (IAP) that focuses on INITIAL RESPONSE ACTIVITIES
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associated with opening and staffing PODs.
Ensure that all objectives are completed using SMART methodology.
In preparing the IAP list the actions to be taken, identify any resources that will
be needed to undertake each listed action and prepare a timeline for completing
each action.
(Example: Action – Call the POC for each of the locations to be used as a POD
to ensure they are available and to make arrangements to use the facility. /
Required Resources – POD contact list. / Timeline – 2 Hours.)
Action -- State contacts Susan Portuese, Health Officer of Montclair Health
Dept. to inform her of the decision to activate the PODs
Action: Susan Portuese will contact Tom Restaino, Public Health Coordinator
for Nutley to inform him of the decision to open the POD at the Parks and Rec
building in Nutley. Timeline 10min
Action: Tom Restaino will contact Patty Cruz, Incident Commander, and
Meredith Blank, POD Manager in order to activate the POD. Timeline: 10min
Part 2
Action: Patty Cruz and Merdetith Blank will contact staff and gather POD
supplies. Resources -- POD contact list; supplies located at Montclair Health
Dept. Timeline 1.5 hr
Action: Ms. Cruz and Ms. Blank will contact Tom Restaino and Joe Petti, REHS,
along with a uniformed oficer to pick up supplies at the Montclair Health
Dept. 10 min
Action: POD location is opened; pre-POD and other locations are set up by
station supervisors Timeline: .5 hr
Action: Mandatory vaccination of staff and first responded. Timeline: 35 min
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
Day 97
Based on current information and the health department’s POD Plan develop an
Part 1 Incident Action Plan (IAP) that focuses on INITIAL RESPONSE ACTIVITIES
associated with opening and staffing PODs.
Ensure that all objectives are completed using SMART methodology.
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In preparing the IAP list the actions to be taken, identify any resources that will
be needed to undertake each listed action and prepare a timeline for completing
each action.
(Example: Action – Call the POC for each of the locations to be used as a POD
to ensure they are available and to make arrangements to use the facility. /
Required Resources – POD contact list. / Timeline – 2 Hours.)
irv: -for ics there would be an iap. provides common terminology.
provides guidelines.
12 hours periods
develop an iap for the upcoming 12 hours.
who is security?
nurses?
who is picking up? and dropping off? (pre-authorized pick up list is reviewed)
recommends-to have back-ups for each position; list people by titles and
positions; standardisz elements that are common to all pod incidents.
nwk: calls it site activation at this time. site activation includes id of staff.
Part 2
security sweep is done at this time.
who signs for the pharmaceuticals?
who brings the MHE to the site?
how to store materials? where?
materials request from hospitals?
id inventory staff
repackaging staff
communications equipment is identified.
refering to the RSS/RDS plan. use tear-outs that guide the activities.
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radio usage is in there.
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Day 97
Based on current information and the health department’s POD Plan develop an
Incident Action Plan (IAP) that focuses on INITIAL RESPONSE ACTIVITIES
associated with opening and staffing PODs.
Part 1
Ensure that all objectives are completed using SMART methodology.
In preparing the IAP list the actions to be taken, identify any resources that will
be needed to undertake each listed action and prepare a timeline for completing
each action.
(Example: Action – Call the POC for each of the locations to be used as a POD
to ensure they are available and to make arrangements to use the facility. /
Required Resources – POD contact list. / Timeline – 2 Hours.)
Livingston-Livingston Community Center POD site, Mike Anello; will open within
2 hrs.
Livingston High School, Brad Tragder; depending on the time of the day it could
be between 2-7 hrs.
Roseland-East Hanover Rec Center, POD: Marc Macaluso; open within 12 hrs
Roseland Fire house, POD: Michael Pitzlkr; open within 12 hrs.
Both sites won't be open simultaneously depending circumstances (e.g. road
closure)
Part 2
Use of pre-developed shift protocol to activate staffing; all staff would be pre
warned in order for them to take care household related issues. 3 days
sheltering for POD staff available on site and off site.
Fairfield-contact Frank Ennis at James Caldwell High School; depending on
population being prophylaxed, the layout of the POD site will be set up by
Frank. Frank Ennis has a back up.
Next phone call to Police Chief, security assessment for the POD plan, will
make arrangements in terms fo security at the POD site and POD staffing
call to Police Chief who will alarm to Fire staff, 150 staff available; provide
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internal security and neighborhood watch
Security Officers are provided with their job duties at teh POD site
call to LHDs staff
refer to pg. 37 of 170 POD Plan for the details.
ADP-Security Officer, Jim Carpenter will receive a call from the Health Officer,
Carlo Dilizia regarding POD activation and mass prophy being recommended.
depending on how many employees are on site on a given day (need to
know?), the medical dept. and security chief will set up the prophylaxis
methods.
extra security staff (few are employees but others are agency's so not sure if we
will have enough)
Business continuity is a major concern
ADP will distribute antivirals to on site employees and their household
members.
protocol in place for CHAIN of Custody to receive the antivirals from ? (county
RSS site or directly from DHSS).
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Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Part 1
Has the health department entered into written agreements with the owners /
operators of the locations that have been identified as POD host sites for the
use of their facilities?
Part 2
Yes
(Note: Access and example of a POD Facility Usage Agreement.)
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – When was the agreement last reviewed and / or
up-dated?
Part 4
JUNE 10,2012
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why such written agreements are
not in place.
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Part 6
Using the phone call the POC for one of the facilities that is designated as a
POD. Once contact is made ask if the facility is available and if the POC fully
understands what is involved in using the facility as a POD.
Part 7
Begin the conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE” and end the
conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE”.
Identify the facility contacted:
Part 8
BAIRD REC CENTER 5 MEAD STREET
Part 9
Was the facility available?
Part 10 Yes
Part 11
Did the facility POC fully understand what was involved in using the facility as
a POD?
Part 12 Yes
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
Part 1
Has the health department entered into written agreements with the owners /
operators of the locations that have been identified as POD host sites for the
use of their facilities?
Part 2
Yes
(Note: Access and example of a POD Facility Usage Agreement.)
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – When was the agreement last reviewed and / or
up-dated?
Part 4
1 year ago or less
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why such written agreements are
not in place.
Part 6
Part 7
Using the phone call the POC for one of the facilities that is designated as a
POD. Once contact is made ask if the facility is available and if the POC fully
understands what is involved in using the facility as a POD.
Begin the conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE” and end the
conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE”.
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Identify the facility contacted:
Part 8
west orange-buildings manager for WO Bd of Ed
Part 9
Was the facility available?
Part 10 Yes
Part 11
Did the facility POC fully understand what was involved in using the facility as
a POD?
Part 12 Yes
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Part 1
Has the health department entered into written agreements with the owners /
operators of the locations that have been identified as POD host sites for the
use of their facilities?
Part 2
Yes
(Note: Access and example of a POD Facility Usage Agreement.)
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – When was the agreement last reviewed and / or
up-dated?
Part 4
2 weeks ago
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why such written agreements are
not in place.
Part 6
Using the phone call the POC for one of the facilities that is designated as a
POD. Once contact is made ask if the facility is available and if the POC fully
understands what is involved in using the facility as a POD.
Part 7
Begin the conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE” and end the
conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE”.
Identify the facility contacted:
Part 8
Donna Barry
Part 9
Was the facility available?
Part 10 Yes
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Did the facility POC fully understand what was involved in using the facility as
a POD?
Part 12 Yes
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
Part 1
Has the health department entered into written agreements with the owners /
operators of the locations that have been identified as POD host sites for the
use of their facilities?
Part 2
Yes
(Note: Access and example of a POD Facility Usage Agreement.)
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – When was the agreement last reviewed and / or
up-dated?
Part 4
Updated 4/23/2013
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why such written agreements are
not in place.
Part 6
Using the phone call the POC for one of the facilities that is designated as a
POD. Once contact is made ask if the facility is available and if the POC fully
understands what is involved in using the facility as a POD.
Part 7
Begin the conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE” and end the
conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE”.
Identify the facility contacted:
Part 8
Harry Kirk; DPW Supervisor
Part 9
Was the facility available?
Part 10 Yes
Part 11
Did the facility POC fully understand what was involved in using the facility as
a POD?
Part 12 Yes
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
Part 1
Has the health department entered into written agreements with the owners /
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operators of the locations that have been identified as POD host sites for the
use of their facilities?
Part 2
Yes
(Note: Access and example of a POD Facility Usage Agreement.)
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – When was the agreement last reviewed and / or
up-dated?
Part 4
annually. 2013.
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why such written agreements are
not in place.
Part 6
Most municipalities are using municipal facilities so the MOA is a formality
mostly.
Using the phone call the POC for one of the facilities that is designated as a
POD. Once contact is made ask if the facility is available and if the POC fully
understands what is involved in using the facility as a POD.
Part 7
Begin the conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE” and end the
conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE”.
Identify the facility contacted:
Part 8
irv: ralph diepl, bldgs super for chris gaitling ctr; eo: ymca, e. bryant; nwk:
elaine bowser, jfk rec center.
Part 9
Was the facility available?
Part 10 Yes
Part 11
Did the facility POC fully understand what was involved in using the facility as
a POD?
Part 12 Yes
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Part 1
Has the health department entered into written agreements with the owners /
operators of the locations that have been identified as POD host sites for the
use of their facilities?
Part 2
Yes
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(Note: Access and example of a POD Facility Usage Agreement.)
Part 3
If the above answer is yes. – When was the agreement last reviewed and / or
up-dated?
Part 4
Jan. 2013
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why such written agreements are
not in place.
Part 6
Using the phone call the POC for one of the facilities that is designated as a
POD. Once contact is made ask if the facility is available and if the POC fully
understands what is involved in using the facility as a POD.
Part 7
Begin the conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE” and end the
conversation with “THIS IS AN EXERCISE”.
Identify the facility contacted:
Part 8
James Caldwell High School, Livingston community Center, Livingston HS,
Roseland Fire house
Part 9
Was the facility available?
Part 10 Yes
Part 11
Did the facility POC fully understand what was involved in using the facility as
a POD?
Part 12 Yes
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Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Part 1
Based on the various job descriptions found in the health department’s POD
Plan prepare a staff roster which identifies a specific health department staff
member or Community Partner staff member to fill each role listed in the plan.
(Example: Job Description: POD Clinical Team Leader / Staff Member: Sara
Williams – Community Health Nurse)
Part 2
POD CLINICAL TEAM LEADER SISTER MARYELLEN VERNON MSN
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OVERFLOW POD MANAGER BILL KYLE
POD SECURITY POLICE CHIEF
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
Part 1
Based on the various job descriptions found in the health department’s POD
Plan prepare a staff roster which identifies a specific health department staff
member or Community Partner staff member to fill each role listed in the plan.
(Example: Job Description: POD Clinical Team Leader / Staff Member: Sara
Williams – Community Health Nurse)
owest orange-Theresa DeNova health officer
Susan Iovino, L Osaias nurses
Joe Blow, Police Dir.-security
health education- ERHC
social worker-Pat Duffy
Kim Orlando-line item
Jim Montgomery-POD supervisor
Joe Blow-reigistration
Part 2
J Fox-registration
Translator Sharon White
E Bianchi-registration
P Webb-dispensing
J Brown-dispensing
J Irons-dispensing
B Gist-dispensing
C Davenport-dispensing
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Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
Part 1
Based on the various job descriptions found in the health department’s POD
Plan prepare a staff roster which identifies a specific health department staff
member or Community Partner staff member to fill each role listed in the plan.
(Example: Job Description: POD Clinical Team Leader / Staff Member: Sara
Williams – Community Health Nurse)
Incident Commander: Patty Cruz
POD Manager: Merdith Blank
Medical Director: Dr. Allessio
Part 2
POD Safety Officer: John Holland Chief of Police
Inventory Controller: Joe Petti
POD Communication Officer: Eric Abbruzzese
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Part 1
Based on the various job descriptions found in the health department’s POD
Plan prepare a staff roster which identifies a specific health department staff
member or Community Partner staff member to fill each role listed in the plan.
(Example: Job Description: POD Clinical Team Leader / Staff Member: Sara
Williams – Community Health Nurse)
Primary Town Official/Staff Member: Sue Portuese--Health Officer
Town OEM/Staff Member: Kevin Allen--Fire Chief
POD Manager/Staff Member: Peggy Brodowski--Nursing Director
Information Officer/Staff Member: Erica Abbruzzese--Health Director
Part 2
POD site Facility Contact/C.P.: David Hinckly--Library Director
POD site Security Contact/C.P.: Tom Flowers--Security Director
POD staff 1 & 2/Staff Members: Mary Tistler-Nurse and Barbara PrichardNurse
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Support Staff for POD/C.P.: Annette Karn--MRC Volunteer and Nancy Wands-MRC Volunteer
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
Part 1
Based on the various job descriptions found in the health department’s POD
Plan prepare a staff roster which identifies a specific health department staff
member or Community Partner staff member to fill each role listed in the plan.
(Example: Job Description: POD Clinical Team Leader / Staff Member: Sara
Williams – Community Health Nurse)
eo: physician dr. hoskins jane; staff nurses- dispensing, marie niassi, sharon
bland plus 2 hospital nurses; public works-earl coleman cleanup and
maintenance; security=police officer chief robinson/designee; inventory=dave
williams; pod mgr=ho/evans/epi v.kutyei;
irv: mgr=ho/nazir; phns=dispensing=tnya moore, monserat salvador;
security=joe santiago pd, 8 shift officers; dec of emergency allows for increased
Part 2 officers so could staff up as needed; inventoyr=bafour asare; health ed=mary
martinez;
nwk: mgr=brian harris, hd dp oem coord; inventory=tanya fraser, mmrs coord;
dispensing benjamin, nurses=pharmacist russ ruck, poison control, nursing staff
ros&ruby= using an agency so staff nurses would fill dispensing stations;
security=nwk pd 7 staff officers; Material Handling =cortland benjamin, anthony
cooper, greg arvay, todd or greg fraser.
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Part 1
Based on the various job descriptions found in the health department’s POD
Plan prepare a staff roster which identifies a specific health department staff
member or Community Partner staff member to fill each role listed in the plan.
(Example: Job Description: POD Clinical Team Leader / Staff Member: Sara
Williams – Community Health Nurse)
Part 2
List of staffing for POD plan is available in municipal POD Plan (Livingston,
Millburn, Roseland, WC, NC, and Fairfield)
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Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
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Briefly explain the role of the health department’s Public Information Officer
Part 1 (PIO) during this health crisis as it pertains to monitoring and interfacing with
local television and radio stations along with newspapers.
Part 2
PIO ADAM LERNER INTERFACES WITH THE MEDIA IN ACCORDANCE OF
THE MUNICIPAL EOP ALERT WARNING ANNEX
Identify and briefly describe the key messages in which the health department’s
Part 3 PIO will focus in an effort to keep the public informed regarding the current
health emergency.
Part 4
MESSGES AND TALKING POINTS COME FROM NJDOH AND ARE
MODIFIED FOR LOCAL USE
LOCATION AND HOURS OF PODS
Part 5
Will the health department utilize the internet and social media tools such as
Facebook and Twitter as part of its plan to keep the public informed?
Part 6 No
Part 7 If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain how this will be accomplished.
Part 8
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
Briefly explain the role of the health department’s Public Information Officer
Part 1 (PIO) during this health crisis as it pertains to monitoring and interfacing with
local television and radio stations along with newspapers.
Part 2
Providing timely , credible and accurate information to the public and continuous
updates until resolution of the evnt.
Identify and briefly describe the key messages in which the health department’s
Part 3 PIO will focus in an effort to keep the public informed regarding the current
health emergency.
Provide symptomatology and basic education of pandemic and who are
vulnerable populations in this emergency and allaying public fears and
Part 4
disseminating accurate informaton on preventive strategies and health
department actions/POD activities
Part 5
Will the health department utilize the internet and social media tools such as
Facebook and Twitter as part of its plan to keep the public informed?
Part 6 Yes
Part 7 If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain how this will be accomplished.
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Part 8 cable station, web page, emergency notification system, reverse 911,email blast
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
Briefly explain the role of the health department’s Public Information Officer
Part 1 (PIO) during this health crisis as it pertains to monitoring and interfacing with
local television and radio stations along with newspapers.
Part 2
PIO's role is to disseminate pertinent information to various media outlets in a
timely fashion.
Identify and briefly describe the key messages in which the health department’s
Part 3 PIO will focus in an effort to keep the public informed regarding the current
health emergency.
General information regarding pandemic
Actions to take in order to prepare
Part 4
Ways to protect yourself and public from disease
Direct individuals to websites and other forms of information
Part 5
Will the health department utilize the internet and social media tools such as
Facebook and Twitter as part of its plan to keep the public informed?
Part 6 Yes
Part 7 If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain how this will be accomplished.
Part 8
IT specialist will work in conjunction with PIO in order to disemminate
information
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Briefly explain the role of the health department’s Public Information Officer
Part 1 (PIO) during this health crisis as it pertains to monitoring and interfacing with
local television and radio stations along with newspapers.
The Public Information Officer will prepare news releases for local media, cable
Part 2 t.v., township website and social media. She will also prepare and disseminate
METS messages.
Identify and briefly describe the key messages in which the health department’s
Part 3 PIO will focus in an effort to keep the public informed regarding the current
health emergency.
Part 4 She will discuss POD site locations and times. Respiratory and hand washing
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etiquette, social distancing, sick employees and students should stay home.
Encourage vaccination and/or preventative medicine.
Part 5
Will the health department utilize the internet and social media tools such as
Facebook and Twitter as part of its plan to keep the public informed?
Part 6 Yes
Part 7 If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain how this will be accomplished.
Part 8 METS system, Facebook and Twitter.
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
Briefly explain the role of the health department’s Public Information Officer
Part 1 (PIO) during this health crisis as it pertains to monitoring and interfacing with
local television and radio stations along with newspapers.
typically HD's do not have PIO.
irv: PIO in health emergency is the HO.
PIO is speaking for the incident commander, and providing info to the public,
whether IC is the HO or Mayor or other. if IC doesn't assign PIO, then the IC
has to handle the PIO themselves. technical info is being gathered by HO and
fed to the city IC. HO is tech advice. Fire Commissioner and Police
Part 2
Commissioner are also providing input for PIO.
nwk: pio is bottom to top - herc gets info from state doh, presents to city. city
admin decides how and what to do with the public info messaging. mayor's PIO
waits for input from HD HERC. lessons learned have learned to use HD HERC
info as it is coorded w/state DOH.
EO: uses city PIO, who is reporting to the mayor. HO inputs to PIO.
Identify and briefly describe the key messages in which the health department’s
Part 3 PIO will focus in an effort to keep the public informed regarding the current
health emergency.
where the pods are
who goes
Part 4
hours of operation
info to bring with to the pod
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let them know there is enough med to go around
assure that you can go to your "local" pod - it is close by.
also get the city council people to be at the pods and ready to assist/deliver
needed services.
provid info on the outbreaks in the city, how many cases, and re-inforce
universal precautions.
provide national statistics.
adivse to go to pods not hospitals
***review shelf kit info***
Part 5
Will the health department utilize the internet and social media tools such as
Facebook and Twitter as part of its plan to keep the public informed?
Part 6 Yes
Part 7 If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain how this will be accomplished.
eo: yes. use eo facebook account. hasel lucas, hiv coord maintains the
facebook info. as well as karen johnson laruso.
Part 8
irv: police have facebook account and would maintain the pod/public info
nwk: mayor's office has twitter and HD/HO feeds info to mayor office for twitter.
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Briefly explain the role of the health department’s Public Information Officer
Part 1 (PIO) during this health crisis as it pertains to monitoring and interfacing with
local television and radio stations along with newspapers.
Messages to be consistent with the DOH guidance as it comes from the DOH.
Routine prevention (hand washing, cover cough/sneezes, social distancing,
stay home if sick) message out through local 911, websites, newspapers, etc.
Part 2 info. about antivirals contraindications and contact physician if needed will be
provided.
Swiftreach communication method by which all the public is notified of the
POD sites where teh mass prophy will be distributed.
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Social media coordiantor, Judith Hella at livingston provides briefing and public
education to community
Identify and briefly describe the key messages in which the health department’s
Part 3 PIO will focus in an effort to keep the public informed regarding the current
health emergency.
stay home if sick
seek medical care if meet the case-definition
routine prevention messages
Part 4
info about antiviral contraindication
one message with one voice
distribute and share 'talking points' as provided by the DOH.
Part 5
Will the health department utilize the internet and social media tools such as
Facebook and Twitter as part of its plan to keep the public informed?
Part 6 No
Part 7 If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain how this will be accomplished.
Part 8 LHDs will utilize the the local municipal websites and refer to DOH's website.
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Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
In preparing to open individual PODs the health department’s staff begins the
process of determining what consumable supplies and equipment are currently
available within the department as well as preparing a list of resources that will
be needed to effectively establish and manage PODs.
Part 1
Prepare an inventory of consumable supplies and equipment, to include
medical supplies, administrative supplies, communications devices, etc. in
which the health department currently has direct access.
(Note: List the items and the quantity of each item.)
Part 2
MASKS-100
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GLOVES-100
GOWNS-100
RADIOS-10
SIGNAGE10
Other than the antiviral medications which are being shipped to the health
Part 3 department are there additional consumable supplies and equipment that will be
needed to operate individual PODs?
Part 4 Yes
Part 5
If the above answer is yes. – Develop a list of additional material resources that
will be needed to establish and manage individual PODs.
Part 6 PPE EQUIPMENT
Part 7 Briefly explain how the additional material resources will be obtained.
Part 8 COUNTY OEM
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
In preparing to open individual PODs the health department’s staff begins the
process of determining what consumable supplies and equipment are currently
available within the department as well as preparing a list of resources that will
be needed to effectively establish and manage PODs.
Part 1
Prepare an inventory of consumable supplies and equipment, to include
medical supplies, administrative supplies, communications devices, etc. in
which the health department currently has direct access.
(Note: List the items and the quantity of each item.)
clipboards, pads, pens, walkie talkies, cell phones, badging, information sheets,
Part 2 informed consent,s,hand trucks, tissues, water, cups, masks, gloves, hand
sanitizer, tensa barriers, cones
Other than the antiviral medications which are being shipped to the health
Part 3 department are there additional consumable supplies and equipment that will be
needed to operate individual PODs?
Part 4 Yes
Part 5
If the above answer is yes. – Develop a list of additional material resources that
will be needed to establish and manage individual PODs.
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Part 6 garbage bags, fact sheets, coffee, water, food
Part 7 Briefly explain how the additional material resources will be obtained.
Part 8 LHDs will stockpile them
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
In preparing to open individual PODs the health department’s staff begins the
process of determining what consumable supplies and equipment are currently
available within the department as well as preparing a list of resources that will
be needed to effectively establish and manage PODs.
Part 1
Prepare an inventory of consumable supplies and equipment, to include
medical supplies, administrative supplies, communications devices, etc. in
which the health department currently has direct access.
(Note: List the items and the quantity of each item.)
Health Dept has access to the following supplies in sufficient quantity to
accommodate 26,000 residents:
Cleaning supplies, computer supplies, communication supplies, clinic supplies,
Part 2 cots, vblankets, smockes, PPE, educational materials, patient information
materials, registatrion forms. printer supplies, alcohol wipes, bandages, gloves,
masks, gowns, emergency first aid kits, bags, sharps containers,
thermpometers, syringes, garbage cans &bags, water proof table coverings,
electrical generator.
Other than the antiviral medications which are being shipped to the health
Part 3 department are there additional consumable supplies and equipment that will be
needed to operate individual PODs?
Part 4 Yes
Part 5
If the above answer is yes. – Develop a list of additional material resources that
will be needed to establish and manage individual PODs.
Part 6 Hospitality supplies (food and water)
Part 7 Briefly explain how the additional material resources will be obtained.
Part 8 Obtained from local stores
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Part 1
In preparing to open individual PODs the health department’s staff begins the
process of determining what consumable supplies and equipment are currently
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available within the department as well as preparing a list of resources that will
be needed to effectively establish and manage PODs.
Prepare an inventory of consumable supplies and equipment, to include
medical supplies, administrative supplies, communications devices, etc. in
which the health department currently has direct access.
(Note: List the items and the quantity of each item.)
Drug Fact sheets, Agent fact sheets, dispensing/medical supplies, NAPH forms,
Part 2 office equipment, command/control vests, communication equipment, signs,
crowd control equipment.
Other than the antiviral medications which are being shipped to the health
Part 3 department are there additional consumable supplies and equipment that will be
needed to operate individual PODs?
Part 4 Yes
Part 5
If the above answer is yes. – Develop a list of additional material resources that
will be needed to establish and manage individual PODs.
Part 6 Gloves and PPE, first aid kit
Part 7 Briefly explain how the additional material resources will be obtained.
Part 8
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
In preparing to open individual PODs the health department’s staff begins the
process of determining what consumable supplies and equipment are currently
available within the department as well as preparing a list of resources that will
be needed to effectively establish and manage PODs.
Part 1
Prepare an inventory of consumable supplies and equipment, to include
medical supplies, administrative supplies, communications devices, etc. in
which the health department currently has direct access.
(Note: List the items and the quantity of each item.)
Part 2 pod supplies list is maintained in appendix f of the cri pod plan.
Other than the antiviral medications which are being shipped to the health
Part 3 department are there additional consumable supplies and equipment that will be
needed to operate individual PODs?
Part 4 Yes
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If the above answer is yes. – Develop a list of additional material resources that
will be needed to establish and manage individual PODs.
Part 6 incident specific supplies would be identified by IC and procured by logistics.
Part 7 Briefly explain how the additional material resources will be obtained.
Part 8
HD would request items from OEM. national/county and/or local resource
database may be accessed.
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
In preparing to open individual PODs the health department’s staff begins the
process of determining what consumable supplies and equipment are currently
available within the department as well as preparing a list of resources that will
be needed to effectively establish and manage PODs.
Part 1
Prepare an inventory of consumable supplies and equipment, to include
medical supplies, administrative supplies, communications devices, etc. in
which the health department currently has direct access.
(Note: List the items and the quantity of each item.)
Part 2
POD supplies with quantity are included in the municipal POD plan. POD kits
are provided by the county in case of emergency.
Other than the antiviral medications which are being shipped to the health
Part 3 department are there additional consumable supplies and equipment that will be
needed to operate individual PODs?
Part 4 Yes
Part 5
If the above answer is yes. – Develop a list of additional material resources that
will be needed to establish and manage individual PODs.
Part 6
Additional Material resources have been identified, listed in the municipal
POD plan.
Part 7 Briefly explain how the additional material resources will be obtained.
Part 8 Material Resources are in house for use.
Operation POD Squad - B - # 015
Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Part 1 As the health department moves forward with its plan to open, staff and operate
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PODs it has been decided to develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) focusing
solely on POD operations. In preparing the IAP list the actions to be taken,
identify the resources that will be needed to accomplish each action and provide
a timeline for completing the identified action.
(Example: Action – Transport available consumable supplies and equipment to
POD host locations. / Required Resources – Truck. / Timeline – 2 Hours.)
(Note: Access a list of some of the Operation Concerns that will need to be
addressed in developing this IAP.)
TRANSPORT SUPPLIES TO POD -BAIRD REC CENTER 2 HOURS
FIRST RESPONDERS PRE-PROPHALAXED-2 HOURS
Part 2
STAFF MUSTER UP 2-HOURS
SECURITY IN PLACE 2HOURS
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
As the health department moves forward with its plan to open, staff and operate
PODs it has been decided to develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) focusing
solely on POD operations. In preparing the IAP list the actions to be taken,
identify the resources that will be needed to accomplish each action and provide
a timeline for completing the identified action.
Part 1
(Example: Action – Transport available consumable supplies and equipment to
POD host locations. / Required Resources – Truck. / Timeline – 2 Hours.)
(Note: Access a list of some of the Operation Concerns that will need to be
addressed in developing this IAP.)
1. pick up from RSS site-truck-DPW-2 hrs
Part 2
2. prophylax first responders-PD, Fire, OEM, DPW-1 days-set up prophyaxis
services-miniPOD. public information campaign-2-3-days
4. open pod for public-needs, card, trucks, handtrucks-1 day
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
As the health department moves forward with its plan to open, staff and operate
PODs it has been decided to develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) focusing
Part 1
solely on POD operations. In preparing the IAP list the actions to be taken,
identify the resources that will be needed to accomplish each action and provide
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a timeline for completing the identified action.
(Example: Action – Transport available consumable supplies and equipment to
POD host locations. / Required Resources – Truck. / Timeline – 2 Hours.)
(Note: Access a list of some of the Operation Concerns that will need to be
addressed in developing this IAP.)
Action: Joe Petti loads supplies and delivers to PODS Timeline: .5hr
Action: POD manager and staff ensure each station has required supplies and
locates backup supplies Timeline: .5hr
Part 2
Action: Incident Commander ensure that Police Dept provides security
Timeline: .5hr
Action: Incident Commander ensures that each station manager has been
briefed regarding their rle. Timeline: .5hr
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
As the health department moves forward with its plan to open, staff and operate
PODs it has been decided to develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) focusing
solely on POD operations. In preparing the IAP list the actions to be taken,
identify the resources that will be needed to accomplish each action and provide
a timeline for completing the identified action.
Part 1
(Example: Action – Transport available consumable supplies and equipment to
POD host locations. / Required Resources – Truck. / Timeline – 2 Hours.)
(Note: Access a list of some of the Operation Concerns that will need to be
addressed in developing this IAP.)
1) Transport and unload available supplies and equipment to POD site.// 3
Trucks// 3 hours. Operational Concern: If paid staff are sick, transporting
equipment will be difficult and may take a lot longer.
Part 2
2) Contact Police department for security at POD, especially Triage area.
Operational Concern: Hysterical and sick people standing outside of POD
site.// Half hour
3) Set-up POD stations.// Paid and Volunteer staff, tables, chairs, stantions,
communication equipment, megaphone.// 1 hour
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
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As the health department moves forward with its plan to open, staff and operate
PODs it has been decided to develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) focusing
solely on POD operations. In preparing the IAP list the actions to be taken,
identify the resources that will be needed to accomplish each action and provide
a timeline for completing the identified action.
Part 1
(Example: Action – Transport available consumable supplies and equipment to
POD host locations. / Required Resources – Truck. / Timeline – 2 Hours.)
(Note: Access a list of some of the Operation Concerns that will need to be
addressed in developing this IAP.)
set up the clinic flow: security and police will set up the pod w/the custodial staff
and hd staff.
perform security sweep
identify manpower - nwk has to do 5 pods. can staff 3 hands down. will have
trouble staffing the 2 extra pods
Part 2
irv: will use fire dep staff initially for distribution and staffing in the initial stages.
phn's are heading up the pod, fd staff is assisting w/crowd mgt. also uses rec
dep to set up. sr. citizens bldg uses their staff. pod facility staff is used to set
up and break down. public works are also on hand to assist.
nwk - uses rec staff to set up and break down. also use meals on wheels
approach and deliver meds.
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
As the health department moves forward with its plan to open, staff and operate
PODs it has been decided to develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) focusing
solely on POD operations. In preparing the IAP list the actions to be taken,
identify the resources that will be needed to accomplish each action and provide
a timeline for completing the identified action.
Part 1
(Example: Action – Transport available consumable supplies and equipment to
POD host locations. / Required Resources – Truck. / Timeline – 2 Hours.)
(Note: Access a list of some of the Operation Concerns that will need to be
addressed in developing this IAP.)
Part 2 Municipal POD addresses the resources, POD staffing, security, POD supplies.
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Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
The team assigned to set-up the POD has just arrived at the school that will be
used to house the POD.
Upon meeting with the school’s principle the team learns that the only concern
Part 1 in which the principle has is that the media center housing the school’s
computers not be used.
Is there a process in place which the team assigned to set-up the POD will
utilize to pre-inspect the school prior to utilizing the facility to house a POD?
Part 2 Yes
Part 3
(Note: Access an example of a Facility Survey that can be utilized to conduct
such an inspection.)
If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain the pre-inspection process.
Part 4 FACILITY SURVEY COMPLETED WITH HAND HELD SCANNER DEVICES
Part 5 If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why there is not such a process.
Part 6
Part 7
Using the floor plan for the school develop a plan for utilization of the available
space to support the needs of a POD.
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
The team assigned to set-up the POD has just arrived at the school that will be
used to house the POD.
Upon meeting with the school’s principle the team learns that the only concern
Part 1 in which the principle has is that the media center housing the school’s
computers not be used.
Is there a process in place which the team assigned to set-up the POD will
utilize to pre-inspect the school prior to utilizing the facility to house a POD?
Part 2 Yes
Part 3
(Note: Access an example of a Facility Survey that can be utilized to conduct
such an inspection.)
If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain the pre-inspection process.
Part 4 POD security Plans and POD surveys and walk-through before opening POD
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Part 5 If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why there is not such a process.
Part 6
Part 7
Using the floor plan for the school develop a plan for utilization of the available
space to support the needs of a POD.
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
The team assigned to set-up the POD has just arrived at the school that will be
used to house the POD.
Upon meeting with the school’s principle the team learns that the only concern
Part 1 in which the principle has is that the media center housing the school’s
computers not be used.
Is there a process in place which the team assigned to set-up the POD will
utilize to pre-inspect the school prior to utilizing the facility to house a POD?
Part 2 Yes
Part 3
(Note: Access an example of a Facility Survey that can be utilized to conduct
such an inspection.)
If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain the pre-inspection process.
Part 4
In accordanec with the CRI POD plan, the local HO reviews the site using the
POD Site Survey checklist
Part 5 If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why there is not such a process.
Part 6
Part 7
Using the floor plan for the school develop a plan for utilization of the available
space to support the needs of a POD.
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
The team assigned to set-up the POD has just arrived at the school that will be
used to house the POD.
Upon meeting with the school’s principle the team learns that the only concern
Part 1 in which the principle has is that the media center housing the school’s
computers not be used.
Is there a process in place which the team assigned to set-up the POD will
utilize to pre-inspect the school prior to utilizing the facility to house a POD?
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Part 2 Yes
Part 3
(Note: Access an example of a Facility Survey that can be utilized to conduct
such an inspection.)
If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain the pre-inspection process.
Part 4 We already conducted a facility survey with the POD site facility's manager.
Part 5 If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why there is not such a process.
Part 6
Part 7
Using the floor plan for the school develop a plan for utilization of the available
space to support the needs of a POD.
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
The team assigned to set-up the POD has just arrived at the school that will be
used to house the POD.
Upon meeting with the school’s principle the team learns that the only concern
Part 1 in which the principle has is that the media center housing the school’s
computers not be used.
Is there a process in place which the team assigned to set-up the POD will
utilize to pre-inspect the school prior to utilizing the facility to house a POD?
Part 2 Yes
Part 3
(Note: Access an example of a Facility Survey that can be utilized to conduct
such an inspection.)
If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain the pre-inspection process.
Part 4
in accordance with the cri pod plan, the local ho reviews the site using the pod
site survey list annually.
Part 5 If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why there is not such a process.
Part 6 vvv
Part 7
Using the floor plan for the school develop a plan for utilization of the available
space to support the needs of a POD.
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Part 1 The team assigned to set-up the POD has just arrived at the school that will be
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used to house the POD.
Upon meeting with the school’s principle the team learns that the only concern
in which the principle has is that the media center housing the school’s
computers not be used.
Is there a process in place which the team assigned to set-up the POD will
utilize to pre-inspect the school prior to utilizing the facility to house a POD?
Part 2 Yes
Part 3
(Note: Access an example of a Facility Survey that can be utilized to conduct
such an inspection.)
If the above answer is yes. – Briefly explain the pre-inspection process.
Part 4
Municipal Health Departments have facility survey completed for each of their
POD site and same will be done for the aforementioend POD facility.
Part 5 If the above answer is no. – Briefly explain why there is not such a process.
Part 6
Part 7
Using the floor plan for the school develop a plan for utilization of the available
space to support the needs of a POD.
Operation POD Squad - B - # 017
Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Local outbreaks of the H7N3 influenza virus have been reported throughout the
region.
The impact of these regional outbreaks is being felt in earnest as evidenced by
a noticeable increase in worker absenteeism.
Part 1 The health department is currently experiencing a 9% absenteeism rate, up
from a daily average of 2%. It is expected that the absenteeism rate will
increase in the days to come. Some staff members are calling in sick while
others have notified their supervisor that they have to stay home to take care of
sick family members.
Briefly describe how the health department will cope with this staff shortfall.
Part 2
CERT VOLUNTEERS
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Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
Local outbreaks of the H7N3 influenza virus have been reported throughout the
region.
The impact of these regional outbreaks is being felt in earnest as evidenced by
a noticeable increase in worker absenteeism.
Part 1 The health department is currently experiencing a 9% absenteeism rate, up
from a daily average of 2%. It is expected that the absenteeism rate will
increase in the days to come. Some staff members are calling in sick while
others have notified their supervisor that they have to stay home to take care of
sick family members.
Briefly describe how the health department will cope with this staff shortfall.
Part 2 pull from other departments or other divisions,call upon school nurses
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Local outbreaks of the H7N3 influenza virus have been reported throughout the
region.
The impact of these regional outbreaks is being felt in earnest as evidenced by
a noticeable increase in worker absenteeism.
Part 1 The health department is currently experiencing a 9% absenteeism rate, up
from a daily average of 2%. It is expected that the absenteeism rate will
increase in the days to come. Some staff members are calling in sick while
others have notified their supervisor that they have to stay home to take care of
sick family members.
Briefly describe how the health department will cope with this staff shortfall.
Part 2
We contacted our MRC members and nurse per diem services to help fill the
voids in staffing.
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
Local outbreaks of the H7N3 influenza virus have been reported throughout the
region.
Part 1
The impact of these regional outbreaks is being felt in earnest as evidenced by
a noticeable increase in worker absenteeism.
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The health department is currently experiencing a 9% absenteeism rate, up
from a daily average of 2%. It is expected that the absenteeism rate will
increase in the days to come. Some staff members are calling in sick while
others have notified their supervisor that they have to stay home to take care of
sick family members.
Briefly describe how the health department will cope with this staff shortfall.
Recruitment and education of additional volunteers; cross training of existing
Part 2 staff to take on multiple tasks; merging of duties; ensure that existing staff has
adequate respite; staff rotation;
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
Local outbreaks of the H7N3 influenza virus have been reported throughout the
region.
The impact of these regional outbreaks is being felt in earnest as evidenced by
a noticeable increase in worker absenteeism.
Part 1 The health department is currently experiencing a 9% absenteeism rate, up
from a daily average of 2%. It is expected that the absenteeism rate will
increase in the days to come. Some staff members are calling in sick while
others have notified their supervisor that they have to stay home to take care of
sick family members.
Briefly describe how the health department will cope with this staff shortfall.
irv: keep staff that does show up on hand. move to shift work. reach out to
private sector and national guard. muni resources first, then county, then
state.
eo: cancel regular clinics that are not life-saving, and/or minimize; consolidate
Part 2 inspections that are not life-threatening. curtail or cancel routine non-life savings
activities. no need for swimming pool at this time. go back to that later.
nwk: rely on agency staffing.
***this can be expanded in the plans.
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Part 1
Local outbreaks of the H7N3 influenza virus have been reported throughout the
region.
The impact of these regional outbreaks is being felt in earnest as evidenced by
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a noticeable increase in worker absenteeism.
The health department is currently experiencing a 9% absenteeism rate, up
from a daily average of 2%. It is expected that the absenteeism rate will
increase in the days to come. Some staff members are calling in sick while
others have notified their supervisor that they have to stay home to take care of
sick family members.
Briefly describe how the health department will cope with this staff shortfall.
Consolidate shelters from other towns sharing resources.
Part 2 Mutual aid agreements in place within Essex County municipalities so use that.
use Red Cross, County OEM for resources.
Operation POD Squad - B - # 018
Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Almost all of the health department’s staff members are now engaged in
responding to the current health emergency.
Part 1 Identify and list the non-essential functions that will be curtailed until conditions
improve.
(Example: Vital Records (Birth / Death Certificate) Requests.)
FOOD INSPECTION
Part 2 PUBLIC POOLS INSPECTIONS
VITAL RECORDS
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
Almost all of the health department’s staff members are now engaged in
responding to the current health emergency.
Part 1 Identify and list the non-essential functions that will be curtailed until conditions
improve.
(Example: Vital Records (Birth / Death Certificate) Requests.)
Part 2 stop stop routine clinics and functions and respond to emergencies as needed
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Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Almost all of the health department’s staff members are now engaged in
responding to the current health emergency.
Part 1 Identify and list the non-essential functions that will be curtailed until conditions
improve.
(Example: Vital Records (Birth / Death Certificate) Requests.)
Part 2
Food inspections, environmental complaints, nursing audits, screenings,
childhood lead investigations, etc.
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
Almost all of the health department’s staff members are now engaged in
responding to the current health emergency.
Part 1 Identify and list the non-essential functions that will be curtailed until conditions
improve.
(Example: Vital Records (Birth / Death Certificate) Requests.)
Non-emergency complaints
Recreational functions
Part 2 Recycling
Limited hours for vital statistics
Retail food inspections etc
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Almost all of the health department’s staff members are now engaged in
responding to the current health emergency.
Part 1 Identify and list the non-essential functions that will be curtailed until conditions
improve.
(Example: Vital Records (Birth / Death Certificate) Requests.)
Health depts. won't be doing inspections
Part 2
no CHC clinics
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Health Dept. shuts day to day function
congregations and gathering will not be allowed.
Registrar vital records still be processed.
reallocate resources.
recreational group activities and library programs will be halted until conditions
improve.
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
Almost all of the health department’s staff members are now engaged in
responding to the current health emergency.
Part 1 Identify and list the non-essential functions that will be curtailed until conditions
improve.
(Example: Vital Records (Birth / Death Certificate) Requests.)
Part 2
Operation POD Squad - B - # 019
Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Day 99
The POD set-up team was able to fully prepare the host facility.
It is early in the morning on the first day of POD operations. The staff is in place
Part 1 and area residents are waiting calmly for the POD to open.
Describe in detail the processes that will be used to effectively and efficiently
dispense the antiviral drugs to area residents.
(Note: Access a list of some of the Operation Concerns that will need to be
addressed during the dispensing process.)
CRI POD PLAN HAS INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH POD
Part 2
SWITCH TO JUSTIFIED EMERGNCY MASS IF NECESSARY
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INSTUCTIONS FOR JEM ARE ALSO USED IN CRI-POD PLAN
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
Day 99
The POD set-up team was able to fully prepare the host facility.
It is early in the morning on the first day of POD operations. The staff is in place
Part 1 and area residents are waiting calmly for the POD to open.
Describe in detail the processes that will be used to effectively and efficiently
dispense the antiviral drugs to area residents.
(Note: Access a list of some of the Operation Concerns that will need to be
addressed during the dispensing process.)
Part 2
use mass prophylaxis approach with education campaign and pre-POD and
follow established POD plan with main and fast track lines
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Day 99
The POD set-up team was able to fully prepare the host facility.
It is early in the morning on the first day of POD operations. The staff is in place
Part 1 and area residents are waiting calmly for the POD to open.
Describe in detail the processes that will be used to effectively and efficiently
dispense the antiviral drugs to area residents.
(Note: Access a list of some of the Operation Concerns that will need to be
addressed during the dispensing process.)
Triage outside
Part 2 Registration
Distribution (Fast Track and possibly drive-through dispensing)
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
Part 1
Day 99
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The POD set-up team was able to fully prepare the host facility.
It is early in the morning on the first day of POD operations. The staff is in place
and area residents are waiting calmly for the POD to open.
Describe in detail the processes that will be used to effectively and efficiently
dispense the antiviral drugs to area residents.
(Note: Access a list of some of the Operation Concerns that will need to be
addressed during the dispensing process.)
The CRI POD plan has instructions for each station in the POD. If a decision is
made to use/ switch to Justifed Emergency Mass Prophylaxis clinic set-up in
Part 2
order to increase throughput, we will do so. Instructions for JEM are also in the
CRI POD plan.
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Day 99
The POD set-up team was able to fully prepare the host facility.
It is early in the morning on the first day of POD operations. The staff is in place
Part 1 and area residents are waiting calmly for the POD to open.
Describe in detail the processes that will be used to effectively and efficiently
dispense the antiviral drugs to area residents.
(Note: Access a list of some of the Operation Concerns that will need to be
addressed during the dispensing process.)
use 'JEM Model' developed by the Dept. of Health
Registration/Triage
Dispensing
Part 2
Education
Special Needs
Risk Communications/debriefing
Team # 4 - Jean Walker
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Day 99
The POD set-up team was able to fully prepare the host facility.
It is early in the morning on the first day of POD operations. The staff is in place
Part 1 and area residents are waiting calmly for the POD to open.
Describe in detail the processes that will be used to effectively and efficiently
dispense the antiviral drugs to area residents.
(Note: Access a list of some of the Operation Concerns that will need to be
addressed during the dispensing process.)
the cri pod plan has instructions for each station in the pod (reception/triage,
special needs, dispensing, medical consultations, runners, inventory control,
public information and education, etc.). if a decision is made to switch to
Part 2
Justified emergency mass prophylaxis" (collab of lho, oem, lincs and njdoh) in
order to increase thru put, we will do so, instructions for jem are also in the cri
pod plan.
Operation POD Squad - B - # 020
Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Day 101
Health department staff members, along with the paid and volunteer staff from
various Community Partners have been doing an outstanding job over the past
Part 1 two days as large numbers of residents have received antiviral medications.
As POD operations continue at a steady rate will the health department need to
monitor area residents for possible adverse reactions associated with the
medications being dispensed?
Part 2 Yes
Part 3 If the above answer is yes. – Briefly describe how this will be accomplished.
THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WOULD REPORT THE ADVERSE
Part 4 EVENTS TO MEDWATCH THE FDA'S ADVERSE EVENT REPORTING
SYSTEM
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Thoroughly explain why the health department
would not undertake such an important public health mission.
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Part 6
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
Day 101
Health department staff members, along with the paid and volunteer staff from
various Community Partners have been doing an outstanding job over the past
Part 1 two days as large numbers of residents have received antiviral medications.
As POD operations continue at a steady rate will the health department need to
monitor area residents for possible adverse reactions associated with the
medications being dispensed?
Part 2 Yes
Part 3 If the above answer is yes. – Briefly describe how this will be accomplished.
Part 4 by screening carefully, by phone call, by personal visit, personal physician
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Thoroughly explain why the health department
would not undertake such an important public health mission.
Part 6
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Day 101
Health department staff members, along with the paid and volunteer staff from
various Community Partners have been doing an outstanding job over the past
Part 1 two days as large numbers of residents have received antiviral medications.
As POD operations continue at a steady rate will the health department need to
monitor area residents for possible adverse reactions associated with the
medications being dispensed?
Part 2 Yes
Part 3 If the above answer is yes. – Briefly describe how this will be accomplished.
Part 4 We would set-up a hotline for residents to call with adverse reactions.
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Thoroughly explain why the health department
would not undertake such an important public health mission.
Part 6
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Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
Day 101
Health department staff members, along with the paid and volunteer staff from
various Community Partners have been doing an outstanding job over the past
Part 1 two days as large numbers of residents have received antiviral medications.
As POD operations continue at a steady rate will the health department need to
monitor area residents for possible adverse reactions associated with the
medications being dispensed?
Part 2 Yes
Part 3 If the above answer is yes. – Briefly describe how this will be accomplished.
Part 4
The Health Care providers would report the adverse events to MEDWatch. The
FDA's adverse event reporting program.
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Thoroughly explain why the health department
would not undertake such an important public health mission.
Part 6
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Day 101
Health department staff members, along with the paid and volunteer staff from
various Community Partners have been doing an outstanding job over the past
Part 1 two days as large numbers of residents have received antiviral medications.
As POD operations continue at a steady rate will the health department need to
monitor area residents for possible adverse reactions associated with the
medications being dispensed?
Part 2 Yes
Part 3 If the above answer is yes. – Briefly describe how this will be accomplished.
Part 4
The Health Care Providers would report the adverse events to MedWatch The
FDA's adverse events reporting program.
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Thoroughly explain why the health department
would not undertake such an important public health mission.
Part 6
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Team # 4 - Jean Walker
Day 101
Health department staff members, along with the paid and volunteer staff from
various Community Partners have been doing an outstanding job over the past
Part 1 two days as large numbers of residents have received antiviral medications.
As POD operations continue at a steady rate will the health department need to
monitor area residents for possible adverse reactions associated with the
medications being dispensed?
Part 2 Yes
Part 3 If the above answer is yes. – Briefly describe how this will be accomplished.
Part 4
health care providers wold report adverse events to medwatch which is the fda's
adverse events reporting program.
Part 5
If the above answer is no. – Thoroughly explain why the health department
would not undertake such an important public health mission.
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Operation POD Squad - B - # 021
Team # 1 - Rich Colabelli
Day 119
It is the morning of the twentieth day of POD operations and the activity level
has been dropping for the past three days.
As the POD operations closes for the day the health department is receiving
reports that the number of residents that were provided with antiviral
Part 1 medications for the day was negligible.
The decision is made to transition all of the dispensing operations back to the
health department’s primary office and discontinue POD operations.
Based on current known conditions and the health department POD plan
develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) that focuses on activities associated with
DISCONTINUING POD OPERATIONS. In preparing the IAP list the actions to
be taken, identify any resources that will be needed to undertake each listed
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action and list the expected timeline to complete each action.
(Example: Action – Conduct an inspection of the host facility to ensure it is
returned to the owners / operators in good conditions. / Required Resources –
Facility Survey. / Timeline – 1 Hour.)
DEMOBILZE STAFF-1 HOUR
COMPLETE NECESARY PAERWORK AND TIMETRACKS BY SUPERVISING
Part 2 NURSE-1 HOUR
CLEAN AND INSPECT FACILITY TO RETURN BACK TO
OWNER/OPERATOR-2 HOURS
Team # 5 - Sandy Harris
Day 119
It is the morning of the twentieth day of POD operations and the activity level
has been dropping for the past three days.
As the POD operations closes for the day the health department is receiving
reports that the number of residents that were provided with antiviral
medications for the day was negligible.
The decision is made to transition all of the dispensing operations back to the
Part 1 health department’s primary office and discontinue POD operations.
Based on current known conditions and the health department POD plan
develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) that focuses on activities associated with
DISCONTINUING POD OPERATIONS. In preparing the IAP list the actions to
be taken, identify any resources that will be needed to undertake each listed
action and list the expected timeline to complete each action.
(Example: Action – Conduct an inspection of the host facility to ensure it is
returned to the owners / operators in good conditions. / Required Resources –
Facility Survey. / Timeline – 1 Hour.)
1. PIO gets word out that POD will be closing-use email, signage, reverse 911. 1 day
Part 2
2.Announce new location back at LHD-one hour
3. Demobilize and bring back med and records and suppplies back to LHD to
get filed.-1 day
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4. File info appropriately 1 week
Team # 3 - Keith Costello
Day 119
It is the morning of the twentieth day of POD operations and the activity level
has been dropping for the past three days.
As the POD operations closes for the day the health department is receiving
reports that the number of residents that were provided with antiviral
medications for the day was negligible.
The decision is made to transition all of the dispensing operations back to the
Part 1 health department’s primary office and discontinue POD operations.
Based on current known conditions and the health department POD plan
develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) that focuses on activities associated with
DISCONTINUING POD OPERATIONS. In preparing the IAP list the actions to
be taken, identify any resources that will be needed to undertake each listed
action and list the expected timeline to complete each action.
(Example: Action – Conduct an inspection of the host facility to ensure it is
returned to the owners / operators in good conditions. / Required Resources –
Facility Survey. / Timeline – 1 Hour.)
Part 2
We would send out information stating the PODs would be discontinued on a
certain date and would continue at the local health office. This would be done
through local media, social media and township website.
We would then dismantle all POD sites and return equipment wherever we
picked it up.
Team # 6 - Stephen Rufolo
Day 119
It is the morning of the twentieth day of POD operations and the activity level
has been dropping for the past three days.
Part 1
As the POD operations closes for the day the health department is receiving
reports that the number of residents that were provided with antiviral
medications for the day was negligible.
The decision is made to transition all of the dispensing operations back to the
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health department’s primary office and discontinue POD operations.
Based on current known conditions and the health department POD plan
develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) that focuses on activities associated with
DISCONTINUING POD OPERATIONS. In preparing the IAP list the actions to
be taken, identify any resources that will be needed to undertake each listed
action and list the expected timeline to complete each action.
(Example: Action – Conduct an inspection of the host facility to ensure it is
returned to the owners / operators in good conditions. / Required Resources –
Facility Survey. / Timeline – 1 Hour.)
An IAP for demobilizing a POD should focus on compiling and completing all
necessary paperwork and time-tracks by the Supervising Nurse at the POD and
Part 2
the facility should be cleaned and inspected to ensure the facility is returned to
the operators in working condition
Team # 2 - Vaidehi Dave
Day 119
It is the morning of the twentieth day of POD operations and the activity level
has been dropping for the past three days.
As the POD operations closes for the day the health department is receiving
reports that the number of residents that were provided with antiviral
medications for the day was negligible.
The decision is made to transition all of the dispensing operations back to the
Part 1 health department’s primary office and discontinue POD operations.
Based on current known conditions and the health department POD plan
develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) that focuses on activities associated with
DISCONTINUING POD OPERATIONS. In preparing the IAP list the actions to
be taken, identify any resources that will be needed to undertake each listed
action and list the expected timeline to complete each action.
(Example: Action – Conduct an inspection of the host facility to ensure it is
returned to the owners / operators in good conditions. / Required Resources –
Facility Survey. / Timeline – 1 Hour.)
Livingston will coordinate with Public Works to demobilize the POD site.
Part 2
If ADP decides to go with the local Fire house POD site, they won't have to
worry about demobilizing.
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Team # 4 - Jean Walker
Day 119
It is the morning of the twentieth day of POD operations and the activity level
has been dropping for the past three days.
As the POD operations closes for the day the health department is receiving
reports that the number of residents that were provided with antiviral
medications for the day was negligible.
The decision is made to transition all of the dispensing operations back to the
Part 1 health department’s primary office and discontinue POD operations.
Based on current known conditions and the health department POD plan
develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) that focuses on activities associated with
DISCONTINUING POD OPERATIONS. In preparing the IAP list the actions to
be taken, identify any resources that will be needed to undertake each listed
action and list the expected timeline to complete each action.
(Example: Action – Conduct an inspection of the host facility to ensure it is
returned to the owners / operators in good conditions. / Required Resources –
Facility Survey. / Timeline – 1 Hour.)
The IC/HO assigns demobilization to planning. meds are returned to the
rds/rss. a critique of the incident is conducted by department heads.
Part 2
*public health will develop an expanded IAP for demobilization and include it in
the cri pod plan next update.
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