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Open Point of Dispensing (POD)
An Open POD is set up for the general population in strategic locations throughout the community. Open PODs are operated by public health experts and volunteers.
An Open POD involves the following activities:
- Setting up and executing a mass medication dispensing operation to serve potentially exposed populations before they become symptomatic.
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Locating and coordinating the personnel to staff the dispensing operation.
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Providing the public with information about community efforts to protect them from the threat.
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Isolating symptomatic individuals and arranging to transport them to acute care facilities, if needed.
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Training and organizing volunteers to perform POD site functions.
Contact Info:

Natalie Hicks, MPH
Emergency Response Coordinator, Auglaize County MRC Unit Coordinator
Phone: 419-738-3410
Fax: 419-738-7818
Email: nhicks@auglaizehealth.org
Address: 813 Defiance Street, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895