The Role of Laboratories and Blood Banks
in Disaster Situations
Training material in CD-ROM - 2003 Edition
Laboratories
and blood banks have essential tasks to be carried out in disaster situations,
and they must be integrated into the contingency plans of the health sector.
PAHO/WHO has prepared this technical training material as a resource to facilitate
preparedness and strengthen of these facilities in disaster situations. The
purpose is to sensitize and guide health authorities, laboratory directors,
laboratory technicians and blood banks in identifiying responsibilities and
functions of these services in disaster situations, taking into account priorities,
needs and the local capacity for immediate response.
The CD has been produced in collaboration with the Program of Essential Drugs and Technology, Division of Health Systems and Services Development.
The CD contains:
- The 2001 PAHO technical publication of the same name, which reviews the primary functions of laboratories and blood banks in disaster situations and the measures they can take to be better prepared.
- A PowerPoint presentation that can be used for training purposes in courses and workshops.
- A script to accompany the audiovisual material.
Visit: www.disaster-info.net/laboratories to see the online version of the CD-ROM.