Management of a Mass Gathering Event: Health Perspective

Time

Management of a  Mass Gathering Event: Health Perspective 

Presenter 

8am to 9am

Mass Gathering: General Principles - this session will cover the principles of planning for a mass gathering event as well as the unique challenges faced with controlling a crowd

TBD

9am to 10am

Security challenges in a mass gathering including crowd control - this session will explore the challenges faced when planning for security at a mass gathering event

TBD

10am to 10.15am

Coffee Break

10.15am to 11.15am

Disease surveillance and outbreak response in a mass gathering - this session will introduce the attendees to the process, roles and responsibilities involved in disease surveillance and how to respond to an outbreak during a mass gathering event

TBD

11.15am to 12.15pm

Emergency preparedness and contingency planning including Event Medical Services - this session will introduce the attendees to the contingency planning arrangements and the type and number of medical services needed during a mass gathering event

TBD

12.15am to 1.15pm

Prayer and Lunch

1.15pm to 2.15pm

Risk and Crisis Communication during a Mass Gathering - this session will introduce the attendees to the crisis and risk communication challenges faced by responders during a mass gathering incident

TBD

2.15pm to 2.30pm

Coffee Break

2.30pm to 5.30pm

Planning for a Mass Gathering Event - Table Top Exercise (tea and coffee available but no break) this session will allow the attendees the opportunity to plan for a mass gathering event.

TBD