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PEMAT Information Systems (PIS): Digitalizing Health Emergency and Disaster Response

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 May 2025

Ryan Genel R. Rustia
Affiliation:
Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium, Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Eric John D. Capito
Affiliation:
Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium, Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Abstract

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Background/Introduction:

The Philippines, being prone to natural disasters, often faces challenges in securing real-time data, hindering effective decision-making. In response, the Philippine Emergency Medical Assistance Team (PEMAT) of Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium (DJNRMHS) developed the PEMAT Information System (PIS) to enhance real-time reporting and support the functions of EMT-Type 1 Fixed facilities during disaster responses. The PIS was successfully launched and fully implemented during the 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Türkiye in February 2023.

Objectives:

The PIS aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Type-1 facilities, improve healthcare service quality and patient safety, and deliver real-time data to stakeholders like the Emergency Medical Teams Coordination Cell (EMTCC) and local government agencies for informed planning and action. It also assists in patient tracking during disaster response and recovery phases.

Method/Description:

During the Türkiye earthquake response from February 11-24, 2023, PEMAT used the PIS for data collection and reporting per international standards like the International Classification of Diseases and the EMT Minimum Data Set. Timely reports on patient numbers were provided to the EMTCC.

Results/Outcomes:

PEMAT catered to 1,022 patients, primarily aged 18-64 (68.59%), with a majority (54.60%) being male. The top reasons for consultation were Acute Upper Respiratory Infection (36.30%), Minor Injury (6.36%), and Skin Disease (6.07%). Notably, 74.16% of cases were unrelated to the earthquake. Timely reporting to the EMT MDS Portal earned commendation from the EMTCC.

Conclusion:

The PIS significantly improved healthcare service quality and provided crucial real-time data for decision-making during disaster response and recovery.

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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine