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Trauma Association of Canada

"Bringing together the specialists involved in care of the injured patient to promote the highest standard of patient care, education, organization, and research in the field of injury."

International Issues/Disaster Committee

Current Disasters - Haiti, Chile

Committee Mandate:

To provide TAC members and others with a source of information focused on disaster preparedness in Canada and current international issues and to provide the opportunity to network as health professionals on issues and initiatives.

The TAC International Issues/Disaster Committee web page will:

 1.  Provide a repository for current, accurate disaster preparedness information. This information will include:

• Lists of contacts and further information on national disaster response organizations, disaster planning and information websites (including links)

• National and International Disaster Policies, Procedures, Guidelines and Standards, current literature and links to libraries with information for leaders

• Information on access to infrastructure information and where to seek help, work in various Regions and provinces across the country, how to examine and evaluate current structures and identify gaps.

 2. Highlight current international issues with information for health professionals on web sites that provided information on
     the incident, agencies and groups providing medical care and humanitarian relief.

NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE VERY WELCOME.

For information or to join the committee, contact the Chair or Co-Chair.

CHAIR
Dr. Tarek Razek
Director, Trauma Program
McGill University Health Centre
Montreal, PQ
Email:  tarek.razek@muhc.mcgill.ca

Co-Chair

Mrs. Dianne Dyer BN MN
Rockyview Hospital
Room 4573 -7007 14th Street SW
Calgary Alberta
T2V 1P9
Email:  dmdyer@shaw.ca