|
PacNet
~
PacNet-restricted
~
PacNet-Lab
PacNet
The early warning system and communication tool of the PPHSN
PacNet
features
│PacNet
archives │
How to subscribe? │
How to post messages on the list?
│ Problems/Questions
PacNet is an email (and fax) listserver for a network of health
practitioners interested or working in the Pacific Islands, which
allows rapid overall communication (and makes possible "Early
Warnings") regarding epidemic threats; PacNet consequently
makes it possible to raise awareness and preparedness levels in the
region. It also gives access to resources, including technical
expertise. As of 31 March 2011, 696 health professionals from the Pacific region
and beyond were subscribed to PacNet. > check PacNet features for
more information.
PacNet features >
(pdf, 608 KB)
The
PacNet list is currently moderated for the sole function of
including new members, and to control they are health professionals,
health related-scientists and health-related decision makers:
doctors, medical officers, nurses, biologists, medical
statisticians, laboratory specialists, epidemiologists, paramedics,
public health decision makers, etc. The list administrator is
currently the PPHSN-CB focal point. Additionally to membership
management, administrator's tasks include to make sure important
messages are sent without any problem to Pacific Island health
professionals members of PacNet. PacNet moderators are all the
experts that are members of PacNet.
PacNet archives
You can access the
PacNet website and archives only if you are a member of PacNet.
> Direct URL:
http://lyris.spc.int/read/all_forums/?&max=100&skip=0&orderby=ListName+ASC
1 - choose PacNet on the
long list of Lyris mailing lists
2 - enter your email address, press OK
3 - enter your password and press OK.
>
Through PPHSN website:
http://www.spc.int/phs/PPHSN/
1 -
click on PacNet (on the left banner)
2 - click on PacNet archives
3 - choose PacNet on the long list of Lyris mailing lists
4 - enter your email address, press OK
5 - enter your password, press OK.
How
to subscribe?
Send an email message to:
join-pacnet@lyris.spc.int
How
to post messages on the list?
> send a
message to the e-mail address
pacnet@lyris.spc.int
PacNet is a forum for communication regarding public
health emergencies, including those of international
concern. PacNet thus assists in implementing the
International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) in PICTs.
If an outbreak occurs, a message must be posted very
quickly on PacNet – even if not all the information
listed below is available – in order to warn health
professionals in the region about the potential
threat and to encourage preparedness.
Please address the message to
pacnet@lyris.spc.int and use the following
format:
Outbreak description:
o
Period of time involved, daily or weekly incidence
o
Geographical distribution and spreading (where it
started and its progress over time)
o
Age and sex breakdown (& other if relevant: e.g.
profession)
-
Case definition used and clinical
particularities, if any
-
Diagnostic methods, # of samples tested,
laboratory involved
-
Prevailing epidemiological pattern: endemic or
epidemic, recent epidemiological history
Measures taken or considered:
-
Additional testing
-
Further investigation (source, risk factors)
-
Public health measures (e.g. immunisation
strategy, patient and contact management, vector
control, water and food safety)
Additional resources needed to
confirm/monitor/control the outbreak (if any):
-
Reference laboratory assistance
-
Technical advice or assistance (e.g. regional
epidemic situation, immunisation strategies,
epidemiological expertise, guidelines for
patient management or vector control, protocols
for sample taking and shipment)
-
Material assistance (e.g. vaccines, drugs,
bednets, insecticides, health promotion
materials)
|
|
Problems/Questions
If you have any problems or questions related to PacNet, please
do not post them to the list. Send a message to the list
administrators
pacnet-owner@lyris.spc.int or to SPC's PHS&CDC Section
phs.cdc@spc.int.
[Back to
the top] [PacNet-Restricted]
[PacNet-Lab] |
