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B. The Indian River County Health Department (IRCHD) will coordinate <br /> health and medical services within Indian River County. <br /> C. The Health Department Administrator (or designee) may request <br /> assistance through the State Department of Health or the Agency for <br /> Health Care Administration. <br /> D. In accordance with federal and state laws and policies, patients' medical <br /> information will not be released to the general public to ensure patient <br /> confidentiality. <br /> E. The Administrator of Indian River County Health Department is <br /> considered the County Health Officer. <br /> F. Federal and State assistance to the ESF will be provided under Public <br /> Law 93-288, Florida Statute Chapter 252 and the Florida Comprehensive <br /> Emergency Management Plan (FCEMP). <br /> G. All State and Federal emergency health and medical responses to an event <br /> must be requested by and are under the direction and control of ESF #8 <br /> operations. <br /> H. The co-primary agency and each support agency, participating under ESF <br /> #8, will retain control of its resources and personnel. <br /> I. Prior to the anticipated arrival of a major hurricane, Indian River Medical <br /> Center and Sebastian River Medical Center will admit only those citizens <br /> whose medical conditions warrants it. <br /> J. Appropriate information on casualties/patients will be provided to the <br /> American Red Cross for inclusion in the Disaster Welfare Information <br /> System for access by the public. <br /> K. All Indian River County citizens who have applied for, and have met the <br /> medical criteria for admission to the Special Needs Shelter, have been <br /> advised that all medical supplies, oxygen and medical equipment required <br /> by them must be brought with them when they report to the Special Needs <br /> Shelter. All supplies must be sufficient to sustain them for a minimum of <br /> 72 hours. <br /> L. It is preferred that each Special Needs Shelter patient is accompanied by <br /> only one caregiver. If additional family members accompany the patient, <br /> they may be located to a separate area of the shelter. <br /> Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Annex I - Page ESF#8-3 <br />