Virtual Journey through a Safe Hospital

Multimedia Training Program on Hospitals Safe from Disasters

Take a virtual tour of a hospital that is safe from disasters, using this new, easy-to-use DVD that combines video and 3-D animation to explore the elements that put health facilities at risk. The virtual learning environment also includes a library of publications and several PowerPoint presentations.

Safe Hospitals

Keeping hospitals safe from disasters

Created to disseminate and promote the concept and strategy of Safe Hospital, with a comprehensive perspective, that includes not only the health sector. It explains what a safe hospital is and why it is essential to have a safe hospitals. Includes political and technical testimony which show the commitment that already exists in many countries regarding this subject, and presents examples of good practices in Latin America, breaking the myth that it is very expensive or impossible to build a hospital than can continue being operational after a disaster.

Countries in Crisis

4 minutos

This DVD presents the principal aspects that Latin American countries should consider in preparing for, responding to and mitigating the effects of natural disasters. It also states the primary difficulties related to the humanitarian assistance, both regarding supplies and logistical elements, and voluntary medical staff.

Volcanoes and the Protection of Health

This CD provides images of volcanic eruptions, expert opinions, technical and scientific information, as well as lessons learned from past emergencies to illustrate the principal health risks from volcanic eruptions and basic measures to reduce the potential threats. It comes accompanied by a teaching guide with the most important technical aspects presented in the video and is divided into two parts and with a total duration of 36 minutes.

Disaster Mitigation in Health Care Facilities

15 minutos

This DVD presents the Latin American and Caribbean countries’ existing vulnerability to disasters (especially earthquakes and hurricanes) and the advances achieved towards implementing appropriate mitigation measures. There is particular emphasis on the long road ahead to reducing health care facilities' extreme vulnerability and ensuring that they can continue to adequately function following a hurricane or earthquake.