By Nimfa Estrellado May 28, 2020 The fully equipped land ambulance ready to serve and transport emergency patients to health faciliti...
May 28, 2020
LUCENA CITY - Department of Health ( DOH) allocated the first set of land ambulances to 9 different hospitals in Quezon province and other parts of Region IV-A to increase the much-needed response of COVID-19 and other emergency cases.
“These emergency vehicles will be used in responding to the present pandemic, in preparation of a surge or second wave of the virus, preparing for the new normal, preparing for the Balik-Probinsya program, and preparing for the next epidemic/pandemic”, Regional Director Eduardo C. Janairo stated.
The regional office has procured a total of 98 ambulances under the Health Facility Enhancement Program (HFEP), which seeks to strengthen health facilities and special service delivery units in rural areas.
Among the recipients of the first tranche of brand new ambulances are Imus District Hospital in Cavite; San Pedro District Hospital and Sta. Rosa Community Hospital in Laguna; Don Manuel Lopez Memorial District Hospital and Malainin Barangay Health Station in Batangas; Antipolo Hospital System IV (Mambugan) and Rodriguez Rural Health Unit 2 in Rizal; and Bondoc Peninsula District Hospital and San Narciso Municipal Hospital in Quezon.
“These will be distributed to priority areas in need of emergency vehicles. Kasama na dito ang pagbibigay ng training sa mga personnel na mag-operate at maghahandle sa mga ambulansya”.
“Importante na mayroong silang proper knowledge sa essential life support gaya ng cardiopulmonary resuscitation o CPR”.
“An ambulance driver must be able to travel in any given traffic situations with caution and readiness and without risking the safety of the public or the patient. They should also ensure that the vehicle is sufficiently fueled and complete with the necessary medical supplies” he emphasized.
Janairo also instructed hospital officials to use the ambulances as intended-to transport patients who are sick or wounded and need urgent medical attention. “Huwag natin itong gawing service ng opisina o personal na sasakyan. Iwasan din natin na magpabayad o maningil ng pang gasolina sa paggamit ng mga pasyente ng ambulansya. These actions are contrary to law and public policy.”
The land ambulances will increase the much-needed response to COVID-19 and other emergencies. The hospitals have provided flash drive LED TV sets that contain COVID-19 Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials to be used in the information dissemination campaign.
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