Module Task 1

Dr Abu Sayeed Galib

Diploma in Remote and Offshore Medicine
Module C01: Health and Wellbeing of the Remote Worker
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburg

Due date: 16.12.2018

Table Module_C01_Portfolio_Task1: A table describing how different locations lead to different needs
and requirements and approach to caregiving.

Location Needs Requirements

1. Offshore Work Vessel/Arabian
Sea.
Project: Construction of flare and
installation of topside platform for
oil drilling, processing and
residential complex.
Plan for management of trauma.
Medevac plan.
Infectious disease outbreak plan.
Plan medical inventory.
Prevent drug and alcohol abuse on
board of work vessel.
Ensure all personnel on board had
undergone preemployment
screening for medical conditions.
Review current policies regarding
medical emergencies, disease
conditions and general hygiene.
Plan and stock required supplies.

Ensure medical personnel are

experienced in emergency and
trauma care.

Ensure stretcher team is in place

for all shifts.

Plan and conduct drills to

ascertain smooth response in case
of trauma and other emergencies

Ensure all stakeholders

understand how the medevac plan
works.

Test the medevac communication

system.

Ensure vaccines and

immunoglobulins are in stock for
any preventable disease
outbreaks.

Ensure Isolation room is present in

the medical facilities.

Pre and post diving screening of

target personnel.
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Dr Abu Sayeed Galib
Diploma in Remote and Offshore Medicine
Module C01: Health and Wellbeing of the Remote Worker
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburg
2. Africa 1. Awareness of Environmental
hazards:
Mining and Processing plant,
operating areas and residential A. Biological hazards like
camp. poisonous snakes, scorpions,
other wild animals
B. Chemical hazards, naturally
occurring in the region and
industrial chemicals.
C. Physical hazards, like high heat
in the area, injury from
equipment.
2. Epidemiology of diseases and
conditions occurring in the local
population.
3. Pattern of disease conditions
among expats.
4. Pattern of disease and injuries
in similar projects.
3. Indian Ocean 1. Prevent embarkation of
passengers who may be too ill to
Passenger Vessel, Mainland and
travel.
archipelagos.
2. Understand disease
epidemiology and injury of
passengers and marine crew.
3. Implement proper response in
case of medical emergencies.
Random drug and alcohol
monitoring
1. A. Maintain stock of
anti-snake venom serum
and scorpion antiserum.
B. Stock of antidotes
and treatment supplies
for chemical hazards.
C. Heat stress
monitoring and oral
rehydration salt and
solution supplies.
2. Identify treatable
diseases, and maintain
such stock.
3. Trauma management
stock.
4. Health and Safety
education.
1. Careful inspection and
questioning of suspicious cases,
who may be at risk if allowed to
travel.
2. Stock all medicines, equipment
and paraphernalia, in the ship’s
clinic.
3. Conduct drill for the stretcher
team, test communication systems
with shore medical facilities,
maintain communication channels
with the marine crew, responsible
for contacting shore personnel.
 Module Task 1
Dr Abu Sayeed Galib
Diploma in Remote and Offshore Medicine
Module C01: Health and Wellbeing of the Remote Worker
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburg
4. Australian Landscape 1. Identify major causes of
illness and injury.
Sporting activities
2. Biological hazards like
snake bites seems
prevalent in the area.
3. Dyselectrolemia in
athletes and runners
seems a major concern
Australia 1. Mental health issues
need addressing.
Army Cadet and School Camping
2. Prevent harassment and
Activities. bullying among
individuals.
1. Confirm, whether an
injury is due to
snakebites or otherwise;
stock required medical
supplies.
2. Screen for clinical
findings of electrolyte
imbalance at periodic
intervals.
1. Promote mental health
and wellbeing.
2. Refer to specialists.
3. Implement disciplinary
actions against habitual
offenders by notifying
appropriate authorities.