Informational Collaboration Between Pharmacists and Multiple Medical Staffs in the Okayama Mabi Heavy Rain Disaster

―Success and Improvement Cases in Shelter Activities―

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to clarify information collaborative activity between volunteer pharmacists and other medical staffs at evacuation shelters. This volunteer pharmacist's relief activities were conducted in conjunction with the Kurashiki Disaster Recovery Organization (KuraDRO). The activities were conducted in four evacuation facilities with less than 50 evacuees as well as one large evacuation facility with over 250 people. This report summarized the activities related to measures of medication guidance, disinfection, ventilation, and management of OTC medicines. If the number of evacuees accepted is approximately 50, a smooth support system with multiple occupations will be established. In addition, the use of LINE® was beneficial during such disasters.