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Rescue, Recover, Rebuild

The 2010 earthquake in Haiti has imposed a tremendous burden on an already resource-limited, impoverished country. Haiti has a long-standing history of natural disasters, further exacerbating the food crisis, overcrowded living situations, and struggling economic situation. Basic needs such as adequate nutrition, clean water and sanitation, education, health, and protection from violence are a daily struggle for this country's citizens. With a devastating 112,000 deaths, 196,000 people injured, and another 700,000 living in shelters, action by the international community is imperative.

EMEDEX International has created the "Rescue, Recover, Rebuild" initiative, a comprehensive plan to help with both the immediate and long-term health needs of the people of Haiti. This year-long initiative will set the foundation for a continued partnership over years to come. Project leaders are trained experts in disaster management and emergency medicine who are accustomed to serving at the frontline of the healthcare system.

In the Rescue phase of the project, teams of emergency healthcare providers will be deployed, in partnership with larger humanitarian relief organizations, to assist with direct patient care needs.

During the post-disaster Recovery phase of the project, the group will continue to provide and model patient care at Haitian healthcare facilities, where project leaders have strong pre-established partnerships. Training programs in basic and advanced life support skills, ultrasound, and emergency medical management will begin during this phase, aimed at building local expertise amongst professionals in this region.

Finally, the long-term Rebuilding phase will continue sending teams to provide and model patient care, to conduct and establish sustainable training courses in emergency medical skills and disaster management and preparedness, and to help develop inter-facility communication and referral systems.

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