Disaster Medicine
All healthcare providers have the potential to be involved in disaster medicine, but disaster medicine is not the same as everyday medicine. There are specific rules that should be followed during a disaster, such as how to share and record information, determine treatment and transport priorities, and coordinate with other agencies like police and fire departments.
Our department has compiled valuable data for the future improvement of disaster medicine based on our responses to various disasters, from the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake to the hospital support for the COVID-19 cluster. Additionally, we have several instructors of DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) and MIMMS (Major Incident Medical Management and Support), as well as an active participation in educational activities with a focus on disaster medicine education.