The Clay County Health Department will be holding a Threat Preparedness Point of Dispensing (POD) Tabletop Exercise on Friday, Apr. 10, at 10 a.m. at the Clay County Health Department.
A Point of Dispensing (POD) is a specialized, temporary site designed to quickly distribute antibiotics, vaccines, or medical supplies to large populations during public health emergencies, such as disease outbreaks, pandemics, or bioterrorism. Their primary goal is to prevent illness and ensure rapid, efficient, and equitable access to prophylactic medications.
The agenda is as follows:
-Introductions
-POD Overview: What is a POD?, Schedule of events
-Roles in POD – JIT Training sheets: Establish roles and responsibilities, Just in Time Training Sheets
-Review of POD layout:
Entrance & Greeting: Personnel provide initial instructions and intake forms.
Triage: Staff screen individuals for symptoms or complex medical needs.
Registration/Intake: Review and completion of paperwork.
Medical Screening: Professional staff verify prescriptions and address contraindications.
Dispensing/Vaccination: Actual delivery of the medical countermeasure.
Briefing/Observation Area: Individuals receive dosage instructions; for vaccines, a waiting period is required.
Exit: Clearly marked separate exit point to maintain one-way traffic.
Give exit information (drug information sheets)
-Assess effectiveness of POD layout and go over any shortcomings
