Introduction

This presentation will outline:

BP's remote and emergency medical processes and client base, using real and recent events

Main body

  • Preparation of business travellers, expatriate families and correspondents

  • Assessment of and arrangements for health care

  • Contacts and communication lines

  • Emergency planning that includes provision for medical emergencies

  • Provision of support services including PTSD counselling

  • Re-establishing health care and support services after the event

Conclusion

Good emergency medical planning is essential to all businesses.

Keywords:
hospital, regional occupational health advisor, evacuation, upstream oil & gas, eastern hemisphere, incident, emergency medical planning, caroline minshell, contingency planning, lesson learnt
Subjects:
HSSE & Social Responsibility Management, Health, Contingency planning and emergency response
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