Elaboración e implementación de un plan de emergencia y contingencia para la Coordinación Zonal de Salud N.º 03 en la ciudad de Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

In the present technical project, an emergency and contingency plan was developed and implemented in the Zonal Health Coordination No. 3, located in Riobamba city, in Chimborazo province, to establish the technical guidelines required by Unidad de Gestión de Riesgos del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado of Riobamba. Risk identification was carried out under the matrix of Nacional Institute of Occupational Safety and Hygiene (INSHT), while the Simplified Fire Risk Assessment Method (MESERI) was used to determine the coefficient of protection against a possible fire in the institution, in the identification of threats the main references were taken as earthquakes, floods, lahars, civil disorder, explosions, and ashfall. During the implementation phase, the necessary and indispensable resources to respond to an emergency were inspected and installed, taking as references main regulations in force in our country such as: Ecuadorian Technical Standards (NTE INEN - ISO 3864 and NTE INEN 2239), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 10). Evacuation and resource maps were designed so that workers can have a clear view of the strategic location where they can find equipment and resources to act in an emergency. Finally, the formation of emergency brigades and their respective training and instruction through external institutions ensured that the personnel was fully prepared to deal with an emergency in their workplace. It is recommended that the emergency plan be updated every two years to ensure its effectiveness.