Prayagraj Military Hospital Conducts Comprehensive Mock Disaster Drill with Civilian Partners
In a significant step toward bolstering emergency preparedness, Military Hospital (MH) Prayagraj collaborated with SRN Hospital and Motilal Nehru Medical College (MLNMC) to conduct an extensive mock drill on disaster management. The exercise took place on Tuesday at SRN Hospital's dedicated CBRNE and disaster ward, focusing on enhancing coordination between defence and civilian medical establishments.
Strengthening Civil-Military Medical Coordination
This initiative falls under the 'One Team One Mission: Saving Lives through seamless civil-military coordination programme', which aims to create a unified response framework for disaster situations. The presence of commandant and delegation from MH Prayagraj, along with senior medical professionals from SRN Hospital and MLNMC, underscored the importance of this collaborative effort.
Dr Santosh Singh, SRN Hospital media in charge, confirmed that the exercise was attended by distinguished medical professionals including Dr VK Pandey, Dr Neelam Singh, Dr (Major) Jitendra Shukla, Dr Alok Singh, Dr RK Tiwari, and Dr Muktesh Singh. They were accompanied by their expert teams comprising:
- Senior residents
- Junior residents
- Nursing staff
- Paramedical personnel
Comprehensive Simulation of Disaster Response Protocols
The mock drill encompassed multiple critical elements essential for effective disaster management:
- Mass casualty triage to prioritize treatment based on injury severity
- Disaster management protocols for systematic response
- Resource mobilisation to ensure availability of medical supplies and equipment
- Inter-agency communication for seamless coordination between different medical teams
- Coordinated patient care protocols to optimize treatment outcomes
Dr Pandey emphasized the importance of such exercises, stating: "Such collaborative drills are pivotal in forging a unified front against disasters. Every team member, from senior consultants to nursing staff, plays a vital role in our preparedness ecosystem."
Building a Robust Emergency Response Framework
Dr Jitendra Shukla highlighted the crucial role of coordination between military and civilian medical institutions in minimizing loss of life and property during actual disasters. He noted that regular mock drills significantly improve both response time and treatment capacity, creating a more resilient healthcare system capable of handling large-scale emergencies.
The exercise demonstrated how structured simulations help identify potential gaps in emergency response systems while fostering better understanding and cooperation between different medical organizations. By practicing coordinated response strategies, the participating institutions aim to develop a more efficient and effective approach to disaster management that could save lives during real emergencies.
