Ramakrishna Hospital holds Mock-drill on “External Disaster Management”

Sri Ramakrishna Hospital conducted an “External Disaster Mock-drill” on Oct 10 in Coimbatore Railway station. Sri Ramakrishna Hospital conducts mock drills every year to ensure that the staff of the hospital are prepared to deal with such emergency situations. 
This drill had twenty eight passengers and two loco pilots involved in a train accident that caused the disaster. This mock-drill was designed to help the staff and hospital to stay alert and be prepared in handling mass casualties by conducting an efficient triage process. This mock drill highlighted the concept of “Golden Hour” which is crucial in saving lives during an emergency situation, where the care is provided within the first hour of impact.
Chief Executive Officer Shri C. V. Ramkumar, Medical Director Dr. S. Rajagopal, Medical Superintendent Dr. S. Alagappan, Emergency Medicine Consultants Dr. Manjunath and Dr. Parthiban briefed the media personnel about the disaster mock drill.  Deputy Commisssioner of Police Dr. Stalin IPS, visited the traige area along with his team.
The Divisional Safety Officer  Mr. Aakash Verma, Coimbatore Station Director Mr. Sachin Kumar, Coaching Depot Officer Mr. Anuj Rathore, Assistant Security Commissioner Mr. K. V. Rathish Kumar, Station Manager Mr. Sreedharan and Deputy Station Manager (Commercial) Mr. S. Sathish , personnel from Railway Protection Force and other staffs of Coimbatore Railway station took active part in this disaster mock drill.