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Tacloban City Rescue Unit publicly known as TACRU

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2017-10-09 08:44:51
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Abelardo Luis Din de Asis
TACLOBAN CITY (CAPITAL), LEYTE, REGION VIII- EASTERN VISAYAS
Description
Last August 2, 2000, the Tacloban City Rescue Unit publicly known as TACRU, was put into service with the mission of providing immediate medical and emergency care to the constituents of Tacloban City, reduce casualties durin
Implementation
The TACRU’s objectives is based on the acronym R.O.C.K.S. which stands for: R - Responsiveness – to effectively respond to all forms of call-outs with the necessary administrative as well as operational appetencies conforming
Strategies
Strategies In order to meet these objectives, the following strategies are being employed by TACRU, viz: 1. Ensure presence of standby medics on 24/7 duty; 2. Assist and conduct training on Basic Life Support and First Aid
Project Result
Covering the operational period of CY 2016, TACRU was able to respond to the following emergencies: 565 Medical Emergencies, 395 Vehicular Accidents, 105 request for Medical Transport, 62 requests for Medical Assistance, 5 Ha
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