about where funding/ supplies to treat our staff existed. PHB medical were
prepared to take care of embarked personnel as needed, but did not provide
supplies for remote medical bags. There was no clear guidance regarding
treatment of partner nation personnel, specifically in regard to different protocols
and drugs.
(k) Nursing symposium was adjusted to address needs/desires expressed
by HN nurses. Previously planned lectures and material were inappropriate for
HN needs.
(l) No pre-visit with POCs or site visits made available. Again, took time
to address expectations on first day of events.
(m) Nurses would have benefited from exposure to HN hospital environment prior to symposium for better understanding of care environment.
(2) Successes:
(a) LDS translators were very effective. Many were local school teachers.
(b) Local police were very involved and engaged with PP13 force protection at health fairs. No incidents of theft or unruly behavior were reported.
(c) Vets participated in health fair the first day and were able to advertise
upcoming sterilization clinics.
(d) Preventive medicine partnered with New Zealand High Commission
for water/sanitation, food safety, waste management, and environmental health
activities. New Zealand involved with ongoing efforts in each of these areas.
PP13 personnel were able to provide surge for their programs.
(e) Nursing symposium team able to quickly respond to HN needs and
revamp approach to symposium.
Solomon Islands
New Zealand was again the lead for this mission stop. There was limited coordinated planning and very little integration of U.S. and Kiwi personnel. U.S.
veterinary personnel were transported to Honiara and remained there throughout
the entire mission stop to support vet engagements. Several U.S. and PN dental
personnel also supported activities on Honiara. Optometry and preventive
medicine supported activities on Munda. All other engagements were on Gizo
and were planned and conducted by PHB embarked personnel. PHB stopped in
Honiara to attend the opening reception on the Canterbury and to cross-deck
personnel, proceeded to Gizo for engagement execution, and then returned to
Honiara for the Guadalcanal ceremony prior to sailing back to Hawaii. Canterbury transited to several other islands, transporting personnel and supplies to
engagements on several other islands.
(1) Challenges:
The assessment team received very little information regarding activities
led by New Zealand medical staff. The medical lead, specialty leaders, and
several OICs were given detailed information regarding requested data
collection. Data collection sheets were distributed, and alternative email forms
were delivered. Despite our diligence, very little data was submitted.
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