#12 Medical Intelligence

Question 1

Definition of Medical Intelligence

Answer 1

Process of 
=> collection
=> analysis
=> assessment
=> evaluation
=> processing
=> dissemination 
- of every single piece of medical information. 

It is a specific medical activity aimed

=> at providing Disaster Medical Planners + Managers

=> with the required
information

=> regarding the disaster in the shortest possible time-frame.

Question 2

Which Phases is Medical Intelligence, MI, done?

Answer 2

All Phases

Question 3

Who should be able to Perform Medical Intelligence?

Answer 3

Everyone in the Medical Community

Question 4

Who Performs Medical Intelligence, in a Disaster?

Answer 4

First medical unit

=> that receives a signal

=> arrives first in the AOD

Question 5

Who is it Managed by?

Answer 5

Physician in Charge of the Unit

Question 6

Do the Performers of Medical Intelligence, need to be Medical Professionals?

Answer 6

Yes,

=> they all need to be Medical Professionals

=> to Perform Medical Intelligence

Question 7

Medical Information

Answer 7

Every data regarding factors

=> with possible impact or influence

=> on human health.

Question 8

What is the Difference between Data, and Information?

Answer 8

Data = Raw Facts

Information
=> data that is organised in

• > an accurate
• > timely
• > purposeful manner

If put into a context => it can INCREASE understanding
=> DECREASE in uncertainty

Question 9

How many Questions / Issues are there for Assuring Security of the Medical Team?

Answer 9

9 Questions / Issues for Assuring Security of the Medical Team

Question 10

What are the 9 Questions / Issues for Assuring Security of the Medical Team?

Answer 10

1. Type of disaster
2. Time of onset
3. Place and location of event
4. AOD size and areas at risk
5. Damaging factors-related to type of disaster
6. Risk factors
7. Damages to critical infrastructure
8. Protective equipment and preventative measures required
9. Location of the collective shelters and personal protective measures required

Question 11

How many Questions / Issues are there for Provision of Medical Support to the Affected Population?

Answer 11

15 Questions / Issues for Provision of Medical Support to the Affected Population

Question 12

What are the 15 Questions / Issues for Provision of Medical Support to the Affected Population?

Answer 12

1. Who is the population at risk?
2. Type, number, structure and location of medical losses
3. Status, operability, capability of medical means and capabilities in AOD
4. Elements of URS active in the AOD, Information valuable for the planners and DMS managers concern
5. Required medical means and capabilities of medical support, for all those in need
6. Location of FMS
7. If known medical facilities are capable of providing required teams and means for enhancing DMS capabilities
8. Routes for ingress
9. Routes for egress
10. Location of the triage area
11. Location of medical evacuation area
12. Communication systems available
13. Schedule for reports and returns
14. Who and where is the incident commander situated
15. What is the expected development of the situation

Question 13

What are the MEDINT features?

Answer 13

• To collect data and reach a medical conclusion
• Must be collected by an educated individual
• Must be translated to universal terms understood by all
• Recipient who receives the info

Question 14

How many Activities of MEDINT are there?

Answer 14

8 Activities of MEDINT

Question 15

What are the 8 Activities of MEDINT?

Answer 15

1. Observation
2. Questioning
3. Sampling
4. Comparative analysis of different sources
5. Deduction- making conclusions
6. Prognosis
7. Overall assessment on what can be improved
8. How to overcome shortages in human and material resources