Introduction:Disaster is a collective responsibility requiring coordinated response from all parts of society. This theme focused on coordination and management issues in a diverse range of scenarios.Methods:Details of the methods used are provided in the preceding paper. The chairs moderated all presentations and produced a summary that was presented to an assembly of all of the delegates. Although the main points developed in Themes 1 and 4 were different from each other (as reported in the Results section), their implementation was similar. Therefore, the chairs of both groups presided over one workshop that resulted in the generation of a set of Action Plans that then were reported to the collective group of all delegates.Results:The main points developed during the presentations and discussions included: (1) the need for evidence-based assessments and planning, (2) the need for a shift in focus to health-sector readiness, (3) empowerment of survivors, (4) provision of relief for the caregivers, (5) address the incentives and disincentives to attain readiness, (6) engage in joint preparation, response, and training, (7) focus on prevention and mitigation of the damage from events, and (8) improve media relations. There exists a need for institutionalization of processes for learning from experiences obtained from disasters.Discussion:Action plans presented include: (1) creation of an Information and Data Clearinghouse on Disaster Management, (2) identification of incentives and disincentives for readiness and develop strategies and interventions, and (3) act on lessons learned from evidence-based research and practical experience.Conclusions:There is an urgent need to proactively establish coordination and management procedures in advance of any crisis. A number of important insights for improvement in coordination and management during disasters emerged.
, a commuter train going in to London crashed into an express train. In the first 24 hours, >3,900 calls were received by the Casualty Bureau with over 7,000 people reported as possibly having been on the two trains. Thirty-one people died and dozens were injured. This presentation will highlight some key issues arising from the management of the disaster including: 1) The emergency services' response: rescue and body recovery; 2) The impact of media speculation on the disaster response; 3) The role of family liaison officers and the coroner; 4) Trauma support for disaster workers; and 5) The work of the inquiry. What Have We Learned? The disaster and its aftermath coincided with some key legal and political developments that may have a bearing on future disaster planning and response. These include new guidelines for doctors on post-mortems and liaison with relatives as well as forthcoming legislation on corporate manslaughter. The presentation will draw on research interviews as well as documentary evidence including the inquiry transcripts. It will highlight the value of a multidisciplinary approach for understanding the range of issues arising from this incident and its implications for future disaster management.
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