Developing a HazMat Decontamination Training Program for a Hospital in Singapore for National Emergency Preparedness.

Introduction: Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) is a part of the national network hospitals to respond civil emergencies including hazardous material (Hazmat) incidents in Singapore. The HDS course aims train our staff on basic knowledge effects exposure and operations HDS. Method: was planned three phases: Phase one aimed all DEM personnel so as have critical mass equipped operate upon immediate notice. two involves hospital from non-emergency departments. Material simulations for phase simplified focus skills prompt decontamination. test out capabilities review processes through department hospital. Results: 155 completed training since 2019, amongst them, 23 instructors. 67.7% found demonstrations, practices exceeded expectations. 69% were able apply taught during simulation overall, 71.2% understand topics covered modules. SKH at forefront battling Covid-19 resources tight. We resumed trainings complete two. aim more than 35% manpower departments achieve higher recall. Conclusion: Training challenging. located right outside emergency has advantages allowing smooth traffic decontaminate patients treatment. However, can get disrupted with incoming ambulances, patient influx lack resources. be well prepared handling pandemics still maintain its assisting emergencies. There are plans exercises relevant stakeholders internal external reviews required improve decontamination systems processes. It important continue support crises.