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LUMBIA SQUAD IN ACTION....
FIRST PHASE (FEBRUARY, 2023)
Meeting with the Barangay Council
Meeting with the Barangay Council
The team met with Barangay Council to discuss the plans for the resupply of the Barangay Health Station and the procurement of a barangay emergency response vehicle. As voiced out by the barangay captain, the barangay is currently in a financial deficit as it is still recovering the funds that were utilized in the pandemic response, though they would give their support to any fundraising activities for this purpose. With this, the team reached out to several private foundations and are currently awaiting response.
Basic Triage Training
Basic Triage Training
On Feb 23, 2023, the team conducted a basic triage training for the barangay health workers and community volunteers at the Barangay Covered Court. This training aimed to empower the barangay health workers and volunteers in the community with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform basic triage such as measuring vital signs and recognizing abnormal values. Upon completing the training, the participants gave a return demonstration and all passed. The skills and knowledge gained by the participants, especially the barangay health workers, will aid them in their assessment, monitoring, and referral of the patients that come to the barangay health station. By increasing the capabilities of the barangay health workers, we aim to ease the process of getting medical attention for the patients that come in for consultation in the absence of the midwife and nurse.
Basic Life Support & First Aid Training
Basic Life Support & First Aid Training
On Feb 23, 2023, the team conducted a basic triage training for the barangay health workers and community volunteers at the Barangay Covered Court. This training aimed to empower the barangay health workers and volunteers in the community with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform basic triage such as measuring vital signs and recognizing abnormal values. Upon completing the training, the participants gave a return demonstration and all passed. The skills and knowledge gained by the participants, especially the barangay health workers, will aid them in their assessment, monitoring, and referral of the patients that come to the barangay health station. By increasing the capabilities of the barangay health workers, we aim to ease the process of getting medical attention for the patients that come in for consultation in the absence of the midwife and nurse.
Inventory of Barangay Health Station
Inventory of Barangay Health Station
On February 24, 2023, the team conducted an inventory of the medicines and equipment available in the barangay health station. They also discussed with the barangay health workers and the midwife regarding the supplies that were lacking and those that were rapidly depleted or expiring.
SECOND PHASE (AUGUST, 2023)
Meeting with the Barangay Council and the Barangay Health Emergency Response Team
Meeting with the Barangay Council and Barangay Health Workers last August 30, 2023 and the following were discussed: Common medical emergencies in the Barangay and the role of the BHERT in the response of these emergencies, importance of continuous supply of emergency medications and supplies as well as the acquisition of emergency vehicle, finalization of the proposed algorithm for the Barangay Health Emergency Response and other issues and concerns as well as suggestions from the team to further improve our plans.
Procurement of the materials and equipment
Visit to the Office of the Municipal Mayor (August 18, 2023) and submission of Letter of Request to the Municipal Mayor for medical equipment and etc.
On September 01, 2023, the team followed up of the request letter.
Coordination with SK Council for fundraising activities
Meeting with the SK officials and members of the SK and suggestions for fund raising activities was conducted on August 26. 2023. The purpose of the activities which is to raise funds for the procurement of emergency supplies was emphasized. Suggestions for the fund raising activates mentioned were: Initiation of a Fun Run and selling of T-shirts, Banana Chips and other saleable items during the event; Bottle collection and selling it in Junk Shops for a price; Disco, Raffle Draws and other activities were discussed.
Meeting with Barangay Health Workers on the Emergency Response Team
August 23, 2023- Meeting conducted with the Barangay Health Workers on common medical emergencies and the usual referral scheme. One of the identified problems was regarding the lack of rescue vehicles in the area which is crucial in cases of emergencies due its far distance to the hospitals as well as its poor road conditions. The existing Referral scheme was also discussed and a proposed algorithm was presented as well.
Discussion with the Barangay Council and the Barangay Health Response Team on the process during the emergency specifically the proposed algorithm
Turn Over of Record Book
A Logbook was turned over to Barangay Health Station as a record book for Health Emergencies during the Barangay Health Emergency Response Meeting last August 30, 2023.
Turn Over of the Cell Phone and IEC materials (BLS and First Aid) to the Barangay Midwife for the other Hotline on August 30, 2023.
Turn Over of Cellphone to the Barangay Captain for the proposed Hotline on August 30,2023.
Distribution of IEC during Lecture activities
Posting of IEC Tarps in Barangay Health Station (DRSABC & First Aid) in the Barangay Health Station
General Health Assembly
General Health Assembly
Health Education to recognize common medical emergencies and first aid with emphasis on activating the hotline in such cases.
Senior Citizen’s Activity
Conduct of Health Teaching to the Senior Citizen on Emergency Preparedness for Seniors with focus on common medical emergencies to include Stroke, Cardiac Arrest and Fall.
FIRST AID FOR KIDS
Health education was done to Grade 4-6 Students of Jesus Lauron Elementary School last August 31, 2023 regarding First Aid for Kids based on the British Red Cross Live it Lecture on First Aid as a means to equip the young in recognizing emergency signs and who to call.
Lecture on Disaster Risk Reducation Managemnt and Family Preparedness as well as First Aid
Coordination with the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office to conduct a Family Preparedness and First Aid Seminar.
August 25, 2023 (Friday) Emergency Preparedness Lecture by the Local Risk Reduction Management Office to the people of Lumbia, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.
During return demonstration by community residents of barangay Lumbia
WITH THE PEOPLE OF BRGY. LUMBIA
WITH THE PEOPLE OF BRGY. LUMBIA
THIRD PHASE (MARCH, 2024)
Posting of emergency contact hotline tarps per purok
March 6-8, 2024 The team Lumbia posted 4 emergency hotline tarpaulins per purok. Contents of the said tarpaulins, are the emergency contact numbers for the barangay residents to use.
Lecture on safe motherhood
On March 6,2024 the team together with the Barangay Lumbia's attending Nurse, midwife and barangay health workers facilitated the safe motherhood program lecture. In partnership with the 4Ps program by DSWD, the team was able to expound on health problems and risks regarding mother and child safety.
Procurement of first aid kits to be utilized every purok
As part of the Barangay Health Emergency Response Team activity , the team was able to procure 4 first aid box that will be distributed to each purok station in the Brgy. Lumbia. Trained brgy health workers and purok residents will be in charge of the said first aid boxes.
Distribution of IEC flyers for emergency hotline
After the safe motherhood lecture last March 6,2024, Distribution of Information Education Communication (IEC) flyers were given to the participants. Contents of the said flyers include emergency hotline numbers that residents of Brgy. Lumbia may call in case of emergency .
FOURTH PHASE (NOVEMBER, 2024)
Meeting with the LDRRM office
Last November 25, 2024 the Team conducted a courtesy call with the LDRRM office to discuss the plan for support of backdrop stand for tarpaulin. and To RHU request for assisstance the provision of emergency vehicle
Distribution of BHERT emergency hotline pamphlets
As part of the Barangay Health Emergency Response Team activity , the team distributed Emergency hotline contacts pamphlet. This is to increase awareness in terms of emergency or disaster on whom to contact to or ask for help.
Blood Letting activity and distribution of pamphlets
During the Blood letting activity by the RHU medical personnel in collaboration with the barangay health workers and ADZU SOM medical students, residents donated blood as well as pamphlets were distributed to increase awareness on emergency hotline contacts
FIFTH PHASE
(JAN-MAR 2025)
Meeting with the Barangay Council for the upcoming activities on BHERT at Barangay Lumbia, Ipil, ZSP.
Continuation of dissemination of Emergency Hotlines during Community Assemblies in January 2025.
Reassessment of Knowledge for the First Aid for KidsDistribution of BHERT Post Tests to Grade 5 and Grade 6 Pupils of Jesus Lauron Elementary School at Barangay Lumbia, Ipil, ZSP on January 30, 2025.
Reassessment of Knowledge on the Lecture for Safe Motherhood to Women of Reproductive Age last January 9, 2025.
Distribution of BHERT Post Tests and Pamphlets to Senior Citizen at Barangay Lumbia, Ipil, ZSP on January 19, 2025.
Refresher and New Basic Life Support Training among Lay Rescuers in coordination with RHU at Barangay Lumbia, Ipil, ZSP on February 5, 2025.
Signing and Distribution of BLS ID Cards and Certificates (February 10-14, 2025)
Installation of LDRRM Emergency Hotline Numbers at Barangay Lumbia, Purok Mauswagon and Purok Guma, Ipil, ZSP on February 7, 2025.
Follow-up for the BHERT Vehicle on January 2025.
6TH PHASE
(APRIL-MAY 2025)
Relecture on Common Medical Emergencies
Re-lecture of Common Emergency Cases among Adult residents of Barangay Lumbia at Purok Mauswagon Covered Court, Barangay Lumbia, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay (April 10, 2025)
Reassessment of Knowledge of previous lecture on Basic First Aid for Kids
Re-lecture of First Aid for Kids among Grade 5 and Grade 6 students at Jesus Lauron Elementary School in Barangay Lumbia, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay (April 2, 2025)
SK Meeting for Fundraising Activity
Solicitation to various Organizations
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