Schedule of Events
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 (THURSDAY)
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| 7:30 - 8:30 | Registration | ||||||
| 8:30 - 8:45 | Welcome - Dr. Jiju Joseph | ||||||
| 8:45 - 10:15 | Disaster Definitions, Disaster Cycle, Disaster Planning, Disaster ResponseDr. Gilbert Burnham
Learning Objectives: Define a disaster and describe the distinct phases it comprises. |
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| 10:15 - 10:30 | Tea Break | ||||||
| 10:30 - 11:15 | Building Resilience in the Aftermath of DisastersDr. Trini A Mathew & Dr. Jayakumar C
Learning Objectives: >Define resilience on the individual level / population level. Explain the significance of mental health resources within the context of post-disaster recovery. Propose community resilience-building strategies to improve disaster preparedness and recovery efforts. |
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| 11:15 - 12:00 | Panel Discussion: Individual and Health Systems and Services ResilienceDr. Trini A Mathew, Dr. Gilbert Burnham, Dr. Jayakumar C, Ms. Kelsey Trulik, Ms. Ziya Arun, Dr. Jazeela A
Learning Objective: Define resilience on the systems level. Learn how various experts build resilience on the individual, systemic, and community level. |
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| 12:00 - 12:30 | Climate Change Impacts and Health Risks: Science, Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies Dr.Roxy Mathew Koll | ||||||
| 12:30-13:30 | Emergency disasater Triage Ethics During Mass Casualty Dr. Vijaya Arun Kumar | ||||||
| 13:30-14:30 | Lunch
Learning Objectives: Assess the critical health requirements at each stage of a disaster and evaluate the challenges and impediments to effectively addressing and implementing them.
Learning Objectives: Assess the critical health requirements at each stage of a disaster and evaluate the challenges and impediments to effectively addressing and implementing them. |
NOVEMBER 15, 2024 (FRIDAY)
| TIME | TOPIC |
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| 8:30 - 9:15 | Lessons learned Post-Disaster (Kerala Floods Disaster of 2018 & Nepal Earthquake) Dr. Ramu Kharel, Dr. Justin Raj, P. H. Kurian, Michael Vetha Siromani, V R Krishna Teja
Learning Objectives: Contrast disparities between effective and ineffective responses to previous disasters and analyze the contributing factors that resulted in varying outcomes. |
| 9:15 - 10:00 | Providing Health Services Dr. Gilbert Burnham
Learning Objectives: Assess the specific health services required across diverse disaster scenarios. |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Building Back Better Padmashri G Sankar, Habitat |
| 10:30-10:45 | Tea Break |
| 10:45-11:30 |
Overview of Ethical Principles in Disasters
Panel Discussion: Ethical Responses to Disasters Dr. Vijaya Arun Kumar, Dr. Freston Marc Sirur, Dr. Gilbert Burnham, Dr. Midhila Mallika Learning Objectives: Discuss ethical principles and complexities inherent in disaster response and management. |
| 11:30-12:30 |
Emergency Disaster Triage Ethics During Mass Casualty Dr. Vijaya Arun Kumar
Learning Objectives: Apply ethical frameworks to make informed decisions and ensure fair and compassionate treatment of individuals impacted by disasters. |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-15:00 |
Exercise 2: Establishing Health Services Dr. Gilbert Burnham
Learning Objectives: Develop effective coordination strategies for delivering these essential health services, considering the cultural and religious differences, vulnerabilities, and abilities of affected populations. |
| 15:00-15:30 | Surge Capacity in HospitalsDr. KPP Abhilash |
| 15:30-15:45 | Tea Break |
| 15:45 - 16:30 |
Panel Discussion: Emergency Medical Training and Services in Disasters
Dr. Freston Marc Sirur, Dr. Keith Alangaden, Dr. Marc Rosenthal, Dr. Ramu Kharel, Dr. Laura Tilley Learning Objectives: Understand emergency medical protocols and procedures necessary for effective response and management during disasters, including triage, treatment prioritization, casualty assessment, and coordination with other emergency services. |
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 (SATURDAY)
| TIME | TOPIC |
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| 8:30 - 9: 15 |
Disease Management in Emergencies: Communicable DiseasesDr. Trini A Mathew
Learning Objectives: Examine the underlying factors leading to disease outbreaks in the aftermath of disasters and the complexities related to disease control with a focus on communicable diseases. |
| 9:15 - 10:00 | Transforming disaster medicine education: Learning beyond the classroomDr. Laura Tilley |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Tea Break |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Disaster Risk Reduction and Post Disaster Recovery Dr. Jyothi Krishnan |
| 10:45 - 11:30 |
Disease Management in Emergencies: Non-Communicable DiseasesDr. Gilbert Burnham
Learning Objectives:Develop an effective framework for implementing disease control measures post-disaster, including risk assessment, mitigation, surveillance, and response strategies to reduce the spread of diseases within affected regions. |
| 11:30-12:15 |
Mental Health Disorders in DisastersDr. Jayakumar C
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| 12:15-13:15 | Lunch |
| 13:15-14:00 | Geriatric & Palliative Care During & Post DisastersPadmashri - Dr. M R Rajagopal |
| 14:00-14:30 | Orthosis and Prosthesis in Trauma and DisasterDr. Markanda Chandra Dash |
| 14:30-14:45 | Tea Break |
| 14:45-15:30 |
Panel Discussion: Institutional Mechanisms in Disasters
Dr. Santosh, Dr. Gina Chandy, Dr. Sekhar Lukose Kuriakose, Dr. Kyle Herbert, Dr. Sekhar Lukose Kuriakose, Mr. Fahad Marzook, Dr. Venugopal Learning Objectives: Evaluate the roles, functions, and interplay of various institutions involved in disaster management, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, international bodies, and community-based organizations. |
| 15:30-16:15 |
How to Set up a Command and Response CenterDr. Marc Rosenthal
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| 16:15-17:00 |
Organizing an Effective Disaster Response TeamDr. Marc Rosenthal
Learning Objectives: Develop, organize, and assess effective and efficient multi-level disaster response teams capable of addressing both the medical and psychological impacts of humanitarian crises. |
| 19:00-22:00 | Dinner + Entertainment |
NOVEMBER 17, 2024 (SUNDAY)
| TIME | TOPIC |
|---|---|
| 09:00-12:00 |
Disaster Mass Casualty Mock DrillDr. Marc Rosenthal, Dr. Keith Alangaden
Learning Objectives: Develop, organize, and assess effective and efficient multi-level disaster response teams capable of addressing both the medical and psychological impacts of humanitarian crises. |
| 12:00-12:30 |
The Development of a National Disaster Management Authority Policy (2019), National Plan (2016 & 2019), and the GuidelinesProf. Vinod Chandra Menon & Dr. V. Thirupugazh, Dr. B Mohammed Asheel
Learning Objectives: Analyze the components of the current National Disaster Management Authority policy, including its formation, implementation strategies, coordination mechanisms, and evaluation process. Gain insight into future directions and developments. |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-14:30 |
Disaster Management in India: Where we are & Where we are HeadedProf. Vinod Chandra Menon & Dr. Tej Prakash, Dr. Pratheesh C. Mammen, Dr. B Mohammed Asheel and Panelists
Learning Objectives: Describe the existing status of disaster management in India, including its strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas for improvement. Recommend disaster preparedness strategies that will positively impact India in the face of future disasters. |
| 14:30-14:45 | Conference Feedback Form |
| 14:45-15:30 | Conference Reflections & Conclusion |