SVS Presents...Leadership Challenges Webinar 2

Webinar on Hurricanes and Earthquakes

October 4, 2023
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST

Background

This is the second webinar in the series on leading through challenging times. This second webinar will be focused on leading through major disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes.  SVS has recruited four experts in the field of disaster preparedness who will speak to their experiences these major catastrophes.  This interview-style webinar will include topics on how to prepare your institution, lessons learned, PTSD, and how to involve trainees in preparedness. SVS will also provide a variety of ongoing resources related to disaster preparedness.

Outline

• Welcome, introductions and overview of the Leadership Webinar Series
  • Moderator: Fernando L. Joglar, MD
     
• Scenario 3 - Hurricanes in countries with limited resources – what has occurred and what was learned
  • Moderator will introduce the faculty member and prepare 2-3 interview questions based on the SVS Leadership Development Program Methodology
  • Faculty: Will provide an overview of what occurred in this scenario and what was learned.  Moderators will then ask their 2-3 questions.
  • Speakers: Pablo Rodriguez-Ortiz, MD
     
• Scenario 4 – Earthquakes in countries with limited resources – what has occurred and what was learned
  • Moderator will introduce the faculty member and prepare 2-3 interview questions based on the SVS Leadership Development Program Methodology
  • Faculty: Will provide an overview of what occurred in this scenario and what was learned.  Moderators will then ask their 2-3 questions.
  • Speakers: Gerd Daniel Pust, MD, MBA, FACS, FCCM, DABS and Magdiel Mayol, MD
     
• Post Incident/PTSD
  • Moderator: Prepares 1-2 interview questions for both faculty speakers
     
• What are opportunities for vascular trainees during these challenging situations?
• Open Questions and Answer session with attendees
• Conclusion and resources

Faculty

Fernando L. Joglar, MD  Dr. Fernando Joglar is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.  Dr. Joglar is Board Certified in both General Surgery and Vascular Surgery. He currently specializes in vascular surgery and vascular trauma. He is currently the Vice-Chair of the Puerto Rico American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma PR Chapter. Dr.Joglar is a Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness (DMEP) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Course Director.  He is a past president of the local vascular surgery society (Sociedad de Cirugia Vascular y Endovascular de Puerto Rico) as well as a member of multiple academic surgical and vascular societies. He is also the Director of the Student Program at the UPR Department of Surgery.

Magdiel Mayol, MD  Lieutenant Coronel US Army, sports medicine specialist, auxiliary professor University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.

Pablo Rodriguez-Ortiz, MD Dr. Rodriguez is the Chairman for Puerto Rico of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons and the Medical Director for the Puerto Rico Trauma Center. He’s an academic trauma surgeon willing to collaborate on issues of interest to the community like earthquakes and hurricanes using this previous experience.

Gerd Daniel Pust, MD, MBA, FACS, FCCM, DABS Dr. Gerd Daniel Pust is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Ryder Trauma Center, University of Miami, Director of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, and Associate Program Director Surgery Residency Program. Dr. Pust received his medical degree at Charite Medical School, Free University of Berlin, Germany. He completed General Surgery Residency and subsequent Fellowship in Critical Care and Trauma Surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital/Ryder Trauma Center, Miami.

Resources

1. Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness (DMEP) Course offered by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma
   • www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/disaster-management-and-emergency-preparedness/
2. FEMA Independent Study Program: Introduction to the Emergency Command System IS-100. C, IS-200.C, IS-700, IS-800
   • Emergency Management Institute - Independent Study (IS) | Course List (fema.gov)
3. Veterans Affair Office of Emergency Managemen
   • ​​​​​​​www.va.gov/VHAEMERGENCYMANAGEMENT/Programs/index.as
   • www.va.gov/VHAEMERGENCYMANAGEMENT/VA-Staff/index.asp

From the VA emergency management website:

Be Prepared: 

Make a Survival Kid for Yourself and Your Family:

• Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
• Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
• Flashlight Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
• Extra batteries (Similar item available in the Red Cross Store)
• Deluxe family first aid kit Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
• Printed medication list Multi-purpose tool Sanitation and personal hygiene items
• Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
• Cell phone with chargers Family and emergency contact information
• Extra cash Emergency blanket Map(s) of the area

Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit: 

• Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc)
• Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers) Games and activities for children
• Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
• Two-way radios
• Extra set of car keys and house keys
• Manual can opener

Additional Supplies to keep at your home or in your survival kit based on the types of disasters common to your area:

• Whistle
• N95, surgical or cloth facemasks
• Matches
• Rain gear
• Towels
• Work gloves Tools/supplies for securing your home
• Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
• Plastic sheeting
• Duct tape
• Scissors or utility knife
• Household liquid bleach
• Entertainment items
• Blankets or sleeping bags

Get Help:

• Visit your VA health care facility website for information about emergency events near you and response/recovery plans.
• Create and authenticate a MyHealtheVet account. Use secure messaging to stay connected with your health care team.
• Have a hard copy of your medication list in your survival kit.
• Make sure you have a mobile phone and charger in case you need to call for a first responder, emergency service or contact your family, friends and neighbors.
• Visit the FEMA website and explore the "Assistance" section.
• Take care of yourself. Explore some of these quick videos to help you manage stress and feel better.
• SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline

Stay Informed:

• Check the operating status of your VA health care facility.
• Go to your VA facility's website and sign up for email notifications.
• Get local information from local officials and community leaders. Use the FEMA search tool to locate and connect with those resources.
• Install a mobile app to your phone and stay connected wherever you go. These are not VA apps and VA does not manage, maintain or endorse any of these options:
  • FEMA App
  • SAMHSA App
  • Index of many emergency management related mobile apps
  • Red Cross published on the NIH website

​​​​​​​

Register Now