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2 Learning objective By the end of this session participants will be able to Describe the importance of conducting an exercise, Describe the different kinds of exercises used for testing preparedness of the communication response, and List the benefits of exercises for testing the preparedness for an emergency response 2

3 Session outline The importance of exercises for emergency risk communication preparedness Types of exercises Modalities of exercises Benefits of exercises Photo: WHO/A.Bhatiasevi 3

Why do we need exercises for emergency risk communication Emergency situations are marked with uncertainty Situation evolves very quickly Need quick interventions to save lives and minimise health

4 Why do we need exercises for emergency risk communication Emergency situations are marked with uncertainty Situation evolves very quickly Need quick interventions to save lives and minimise health consequences Exercises are used as one of the most common tools to evaluate the preparedness of institutions/professionals for emergency response in the humanitarian community Photo: WHO/A.Bhatiasevi 4

5 What is an exercise? An opportunity to practice the response to a potentially stressful situation in a safe environment Often based on a fictional scenario with rapidly evolving situation in a compressed timeframe Elicits constructive discussion as participants work through the scenario and come up with solutions and ideas for improvement Photo:WHO/V.Martin 5

6 Orientation exercise Drills Full-scale exercise Table-top exercise (TTX) Types of exercise Simulation Exercise (SimEx) or functional exercise Photo: WHO/A.Bhatiasevi 6

Types of exercises Orientation exercise are often done in the form of a lecture, seminar or discussion, to familiarise key responders with the organizational procedures and their roles and

7 Types of exercises Orientation exercise are often done in the form of a lecture, seminar or discussion, to familiarise key responders with the organizational procedures and their roles and responsibilities Drills Coordinated, supervised activities normally used to test a single specific operation or function Their role is to practise or perfect one small part of the response plan. A full-scale exercise simulates a real event as closely to reality as possible; designed to evaluate the operational capability of systems in a highly stressful environment that simulates actual response conditions. This type of exercise involves all the named responders in the plan, and requires deployment of personnel and equipment. Photo:WHO/A.Bhatiasevi 7

Type of exercise Table top exercise Convene key personnel to discuss a simulated or imaginary emergency situation and allows for testing of the emergency plan in an informal, lowstress environment

8 Type of exercise Table top exercise Convene key personnel to discuss a simulated or imaginary emergency situation and allows for testing of the emergency plan in an informal, lowstress environment Should result in action plans for continued improvement of the emergency plan The scenario and script must provide very detailed information to recreate the events and facilitate understanding and monitoring of actions Time jumps can be used to simulate a long period of time in the imaginary emergency within a few hours. Table top exercises require minimal resources and money, and there are no major security risks since it takes place in confined space Photo:WHO/A.Bhatiasevi 8

Type of exercises Simulation exercise or functional exercise An interactive exercise that tests the capability of an organization or other entity to respond to a simulated emergency, disaster or

9 Type of exercises Simulation exercise or functional exercise An interactive exercise that tests the capability of an organization or other entity to respond to a simulated emergency, disaster or crisis situation. Normally run as field exercises and include a scenario as close to reality as possible. These exercises are for practical operations in which the participants actions are evaluated. Actions that are taken and the way decisions are made in response to the particular situation will determine the development of the exercise. Security plans may be needed should there be exposure to real physical risks and psychological support should be on hand due to the emotionally taxing situations that may arise. Simulation exercise can be sector-specific or involve intersectoral coordination. Photo:WHO/A.Bhatiasevi 9

10 Modalities of simulation exercise Often focuses on multiple hazards rather than one type of an emergency Often involves a multi-disciplinary personnel, teams, organizations Photo: WHO/V.Martin 10

Benefits of Exercises Provides an opportunity for improving the overall system for responding to an emergency through practice, review, evaluation and revision of the existing mechanisms Provides

11 Benefits of Exercises Provides an opportunity for improving the overall system for responding to an emergency through practice, review, evaluation and revision of the existing mechanisms Provides individuals with a learning opportunity, by receiving training and practicing their roles, without being in an actual crisis Provides an opportunity to clarify roles and responsibilities, increase coordination (internally and externally) Photo: WHO/V.Martin 11

12 Exercise 1. Why are exercises conducted on public health emergencies? 2. List at least 3 types of exercises with a brief description 3. What are the benefits of conducting an exercise? 12

Exercises 101. Pat Anders Manager, Health Emergency Preparedness Exercises

Exercises 101. Pat Anders Manager, Health Emergency Preparedness Exercises Exercises 101 Pat Anders Manager, Health Emergency Preparedness Exercises Patricia.anders@health.ny.gov What Do You Think of When You Hear the Word Exercise? 2 3 Today we are going to talk about another