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Memorandum of Understanding .\\0 _5
Between
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health
and
City of Arcadia
1. Declaration
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into between the County of Los
Angeles ("County") Department of Public Health ("DPH") and City of Arcadia.
2. Purpose
The purpose of this MOU is a voluntary agreement between DPH and City of Arcadia to
work cooperatively and collaboratively to mass dispense Medical Countermeasures
(MCM), as directed by DPH, in response to a major public health emergency in Los
Angeles County in order to protect the health and welfare of the public's health.
Pursuant to this voluntary agreement, City of Arcadia would be considered by DPH to be
a Public "Medical Point of Dispensing (MPOD)," meaning that City of Arcadia and its
employees would partner with DPH to dispense life-saving MCM to the public, open to
everyone with no restrictions as outlined in the DPH - City of Arcadia MPOD Dispensing
Plan and in accordance with the terms of this MOU.
The City of Arcadia understands and acknowledges that this MOU would only be
activated by DPH's Public Health Officer (PHO) in the event of a major public health
emergency that is accompanied by a declaration of a local, State, and/or federal disaster
or emergency. The PHO may, however, in his or her sole discretion, elect to not utilize
the City of Arcadia as a Public MPOD. In the event DPH elects to activate this MOU, the
City of Arcadia Responsible Person, as identified in Paragraph 14 of the MOU, will be
notified by a DPH Responsible Person to activate its Public MPOD site(s) as outlined in
the DPH - City of Arcadia MPOD Dispensing Plan. This Plan is public safety sensitive
and, as such, is confidential, and not attached to this MOU.
This MOU recognizes that City of Arcadia is a critical partner with both the capability and
interest in protecting the health of the County's population during a major public health
emergency by dispensing MCM preventive medications supplied by, and in accordance
with procedures promulgated and/or required by DPH. The City's effort will assist DPH
in its efforts to provide preventive medications throughout the County.
This MOU provides the policies and procedures to be followed in the event that a major,
county-wide public health emergency is declared and the PHO elects to activate the pre-
identified Public MPOD site(s) within the jurisdiction of City of Arcadia for the purposes of
mass dispense life-saving preventive medications. City of Arcadia will provide personnel
resources as outlined in the DPH - City of Arcadia MPOD Dispensing Plan under unified
command for the duration of the operations.
It is understood that the City and DPH will extend their best efforts to collaboratively mass
dispense Medical Countermeasures (MCM), as contemplated by this MOU, consistent
with their respective missions and resources.
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3. Definitions
As used in this MOU, the following terms are defined:
• Medical Countermeasure (MCM): FDA-regulated products that may be used in
the event of a potential public health emergency stemming from a terrorist attack
with a biological, chemical, or radiological/nuclear material; a naturally occurring
emerging disease; or a natural disaster.
• Mass Dispensing: Provision of antibiotic drugs or vaccine by public health
agencies that cannot be provided solely by community clinics and hospitals, or
would likely overwhelm their operations.
■ Public Health Emergency: Any situation where, in the judgment of the County
DPH's PHO, an emergency condition exists from the introduction of any
contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, chemical agent, non-
communicable biologic agent, toxin, or radioactive agent, which threatens the
health of the general public, and which requires extraordinary actions to protect
the public's health.
• Medical Point of Dispensing (MPOD): Temporary facilities activated to mass
dispense preventive medications to protect the population from the spread of
disease during a public health emergency.
• The Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2005 (PREP Act):
Authorizes the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS) to issue a PREP Act declaration in response to a public health emergency.
A PREP Act declaration provides immunity from liability for any loss caused,
arising out of, relating to, or resulting from administration or use of medical
countermeasures to disease, threats, and conditions determined in the declaration
to constitute a present or credible risk of a future public health emergency.
4. Assumptions
• It is anticipated that any public health emergency which results in the PHO
determination to seek implementation of the procedures encompassed in this MOU
will be preceded by the declaration of a local, State, and/or federal emergency or
health emergency by either the PHO or appropriate governmental officer or entity.
• The PHO, based upon his/her discretion, in order to contain the spread of
contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, may then request the activation
of this MOU and opening Public MPOD(s) within the City's jurisdiction in order to
quickly and efficiently mass dispense preventive MCM medications.
• City of Arcadia, may, at its sole discretion, elect either to accept or decline a
request from the PHO to activate Public MPOD(s) and mass dispense preventive
MCM medications to the general populous, including the County's and City's
population.
■ In the event City of Arcadia accepts the PHO's request to activate its Public
MPOD(s), all City of Arcadia personnel involved in the mass dispensing of
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preventive MCM medications to the County's population in response to the request
of the PHO pursuant to a declared public health emergency and an issued PREP
Act declaration, may be provided the same liability protection as all County
personnel mass dispensing preventive MCM medication.
■ The preventive MCM medications to be mass dispensed at the activated Public
MPOD(s) will be provided to City of Arcadia by DPH at no cost.
5. Creation of Obligation
This MOU is not intended to create additional obligations on the part of City of Arcadia or
DPH, except as explicitly detailed herein.
6. MOU Activation
In the event the PHO determines that it is in the public interest to activate Public MPOD(s)
within the jurisdiction of City of Arcadia for mass dispensing preventive medications, the
PHO or the DPH Responsible Person will contact one of the City of Arcadia Responsible
Persons, or their designee, identified herein below in Paragraph 14, Designation of
Responsible Persons. The communication from DPH to City of Arcadia will request the
activation of Public MPOD(s) for the purposes of dispensing preventive medications to
the general population as outlined in the DPH - City of Arcadia MPOD Dispensing Plan.
This communication will also specify the approximate number of preventive medication
doses made available by DPH for dispensing at the City of Arcadia MPOD site(s). This
determination is made at the sole discretion of the PHO. The allotment of MCM doses
may depend upon various factors, including but not limited to, the nature of the
communicable or infectious disease present among the population, the availability of
preventive medication, and the anticipated effect of the spread of the disease.
If the designated City of Arcadia Responsible Person agrees to the PHO's request, that
person will coordinate with DPH personnel and confirm the following logistical and
operational issues:
• Securing and providing access to pre-identified MPOD site(s)
• Opening time of the MPOD to public
• Duration of MPOD operations
• Location and delivery of medications, if different from those identified in the DPH-
City of Arcadia MPOD Dispensing Plan
• The name and contact information for person(s) responsible for overall operations
of the City's Public MPOD (i.e., name, title, phone number, email address), if
different from those identified in the DPH-City of Arcadia MPOD Dispensing Plan
• Communication of regular situational status reports
• Deployment of personnel to operate the Public MPOD(s) under unified command
between DPH, City of Arcadia, and Law Enforcement
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7. City of Arcadia Responsibilities
In the event that City of Arcadia agrees to activate its Public MPOD(s) for the purpose of
mass dispensing preventive medication(s), City of Arcadia agrees to perform the following
activities:
• Deploy City of Arcadia personnel to operate the Public MPOD under unified
command between DPH, City of Arcadia, and Law Enforcement as outlined in
DPH-City of Arcadia MPOD Dispensing Plan
• Provide DPH with access to the pre-identified Public MPOD(s)
• Provide facility maintenance and support services throughout the duration of the
Public MPOD operations
• Coordinate with DPH and Law Enforcement throughout the duration of the Public
MPOD operations
• Mass dispense preventive medications under the supervision of DPH
• Mass dispense preventive medications in accordance with procedures provided by
DPH
• Communicate on an hourly basis with DPH to provide situational status reports
8. DPH Responsibilities
In the event that City of Arcadia activates its Public MPOD(s) at the request of the PHO,
DPH agrees that its responsibilities include:
• Coordinate and provide an allotment of preventive MCM medications and
instructions for their use
• Provide procedures and protocols for the mass dispensing of MCM medications
• Deliver preventive MCM medications to the City's Public MPOD(s)
• Deploy DPH and other County personnel to operate the Public MPOD under
unified command as outlined in DPH-City of Arcadia MPOD Dispensing Plan
• Mass dispense preventive medications to general population
• Provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to all personnel
deployed to operate the Public MPOD under unified command
9. Reimbursements for Costs Incurred
It is the responsibility of the respective entities to maintain all records necessary to request
federal reimbursement of its own separate costs. Neither party is responsible for the costs
incurred by the other in performing any activity related to the DPH-City of Arcadia MPOD
Dispensing Plan. DPH will extend good faith efforts to assist City of Arcadia in recovering
eligible costs from the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA"), federal, State,
or local government funds, or other permissible sources of recovery. The City of Arcadia
agrees to not charge individuals for any medications or costs related to dispensing of
preventive medications that have been provided through this MOU, except as otherwise
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permitted by the County of Los Angeles or by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
10. MPOD Activation Plans
In coordination with DPH, City of Arcadia agrees to review pre-identified Public MPOD(s),
develop and maintain appropriate plans for MPOD activation, maintenance of sustained
operations, and dispensing activities as outlined in DPH-City of Arcadia MPOD
Dispensing Plan to be reviewed and approved annually. DPH agrees to provide technical
assistance including, but not limited to, (a) access to technical expertise, (b) MPOD
Dispensing plan templates, (c) MPOD Site Survey toolkit, and (d) recommended
dispensing procedures. DPH shall approve final City of Arcadia Public MPOD plans.
11. Training and Exercises
To ensure that MPOD Dispensing plans can be effectively operationalized during an
actual declared emergency, DPH may request that City of Arcadia personnel participate
in trainings and/or exercises to test the capability of City of Arcadia and DPH to jointly
implement the MPOD Dispensing Plan, which are performed in accordance with the
California Emergency Services Act. Such trainings and exercises shall be scheduled in
coordination with City of Arcadia. City of Arcadia agrees to make personnel available for
such mutually-agreed upon training and/or exercise events, to the extent that time and
resources permit.
DPH agrees to assist City of Arcadia in training its personnel in MPOD mass dispensing
operations.
12. Assistance in Locating Special Needs Populations
City of Arcadia will use good faith efforts to work with DPH to develop procedures and
protocols to identify the number of people within the jurisdiction of City of Arcadia, who
may require special assistance during a major public health emergency. It is understood
that such procedures and protocols must be consistent with all local, State, and federal
laws and protect their privacy.
13. Term of Agreement
Upon approval by both entities, this MOU shall remain in force until January 1, 2028.
Either entity may terminate the MOU by providing sixty (60) calendar days prior written
notice to the other.
14. Designation of Responsible Persons
The following persons, identified by position title, have been designated as the
responsible persons for all communications, including any required notice, related to this
MOU, including but not limited to, its future activation:
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If to DPH:
(1) Jee Kim, MCM Dispensing Manager
600 South Commonwealth Ave, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Office (213) 637-3636
Cell (213) 254-7944
Fax (213) 381-0006
jeekim@ph.lacounty.gov
(2) Dee Ann Bagwell, Policy and Planning Director
600 South Commonwealth Ave, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Office (213) 637-3630
Fax (213) 381-0006
dbagwell@ph.lacounty.gov
(3) Stella Fogleman, Director, Emergency Preparedness and Response Division
600 South Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 700
Los Angeles, California 90005
Office (213) 637-3600
sfogleman@ph.lacounty.gov
If to City of Arcadia:
(1) Chen Suen, EOC Director/Battalion Chief
710 South Santa Anita Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
Office (626) 419-2436
csuen(a�arcadiaca.gov
(2) Michael Lang, Fire Chief
710 South Santa Anita Ave
Arcadia, CA 91006
Office (626) 574-5101
mlang@arcadiaca.gov
(3) Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
Office (626) 574-5401
dlazzaretto@arcadiaca.gov
Either entity may change its Designated Responsible Person by written notice to the
other entity.
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15. Signatures
The undersigned hereby represent and acknowledge that they are duly authorized to
execute this MOU on behalf of the entity for which they sign.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ARCADIA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH �--
An o Bellomo, MS, RENS, QHP Dominic Lazzare
Deputy Director for Health Protection City Manager
City of Arcadia
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Date Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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15. Signatures
The undersigned hereby represent and acknowledge that they are duly authorized to
execute this MOU on behalf of the entity for which they sign.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ARCADIA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
i
Angelo J. Bellomo, MS, REHS, QHP Dominic Lazzare
Deputy Director for Health Protection City Manager
City of Arcadia
Date Date
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES—DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH—EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS& RESPONSE DIVISION
In partnership with City of Arcadia
PUBLIC SAFETY SENSITIVE
City of Arcadia
Public Medical Point of Dispensing
( Public MPOD) Plan
DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION ONLY
REVISED: Date
INFORMATION CURRENT AS OF: 11/16/2018
For information regarding this document, please contact:
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health— City of Arcadia
Emergency Preparedness & Response Division Sara Somogyi
Medical Countermeasures(MCM) Dispensing 626-574-5130
(213) 637-3600 ssomogyi@arcadiaca.gov
eplanning@ph.lacounty.gov
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES—DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH—EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS& RESPONSE DIVISION
In partnership with City of Arcadia
PUBLIC MPOD PLAN
Record of Changes
This page captures any substantive changes made to this document including the date, description, and
rationale, and the name of the person who made the change. Any changes to this document should be
emailed to eplanning@ph.lacounty.gov.
Date Revision Changes By
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES—DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH—EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS&RESPONSE DIVISION
In partnership with City of Arcadia
PUBLIC MPOD PLAN
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 4
OVERVIEW 4
PURPOSE 4
PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS 5
GOAL AND COMMAND OBJECTIVES 6
RESPONSIBILITIES 6
City of Arcadia 6
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health 7
ACTIVATION 7
Notification 8
Public MPOD Designated Personnel 8
PREPARATION, OPERATION,& DEMOBILIZATION 9
CITY OF ARCADIA EOC ACTION CHECKLIST 10
APPENDIX A: LIST OF MPOD SITE LOCATIONS 11
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES—DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH—EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS&RESPONSE DIVISION
In partnership with City of Arcadia
PUBLIC MPOD PLAN
INTRODUCTION
As part of a response to a public health emergency, preventive medication may be dispensed to
reduce morbidity and mortality in the affected community. Los Angeles County Department of
Public Health (LACDPH) is charged with dispensing life-saving medications to the county's
population. To ensure timely delivery of preventive medication in an emergency, there are
various strategies to serve the large population of Los Angeles County. The Public Medical
Point of Dispensing (Public MPOD) is one of the strategies that LACDPH may activate in
response to a public health emergency. Engaging partners to manage and operate Public
MPODs to supplement other dispensing strategies strengthens our community's preparedness.
Government agencies, private businesses, school districts, and universities are some examples
of potential Public MPOD partners with facilities that may serve as a Public MPOD site.
Public MPODs are temporary mass dispensing sites that are open to everyone with no
restrictions on who can go to them, to receive life-saving preventive medication (vaccine or
pills) during a public health emergency. Public MPODs may be activated in the event of a major
public health emergency accompanied by a declaration of a Local, State, and/or Federal
disaster or emergency, however, may not be utilized at the time of the incident.
OVERVIEW
A Public MPOD is a large-scale dispensing site to provide preventive medication (i.e. antibiotics,
vaccines) to potentially exposed individuals in response to a public health emergency. The
Public MPOD is activated by the Department of Public Health under the authority of the PHO, in
coordination with partnering agencies after a public health emergency is officially announced
and life-saving preventive medication is available. There are different supplies and personnel
requirements depending on the type of public health emergency and preventive medication
being dispensed at the Public MPOD. LACDPH will provide guidelines for mass dispensing the
preventive medications.
PURPOSE
This document is to serve as a reference for activating a Public MPOD to dispense preventive
medication in the event of a public health emergency. This plan involves the voluntary
partnership between LACDPH and the City of Arcadia as outlined in the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) and MPOD site specific plans. The execution of the plan is dependent on
the capability of the Public MPOD partner to secure the pre-identified MPOD sites and dispense
preventive medications to the population. The Public MPOD will be operated under unified
command and situational updates will be provided to LACDPH in accordance to the MOU and
public health guidelines.
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES—DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH—EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS& RESPONSE DIVISION
In partnership with City of Arcadia
PUBLIC MPOD PLAN
This plan may only be activated in the event of a major public health emergency accompanied
by a declaration of a Local, State, and/or Federal disaster or emergency at the request of the
Public Health Officer (PHO) and/or DPH designee.
There are MPOD site specific plans for each pre-identified MPOD facility that also includes
incident specific action plans.
PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS
The following planning assumptions are applicable:
1. Speedy provision of preventive medications to potentially exposed individuals is the
most effective intervention to prevent disease and save lives in the early phase of a
public health emergency incident
2. The PHO in Los Angeles County has requested the activation of the Public MPOD
strategy
3. The federal government maintains and will deliver sufficient amounts of preventive
medication to Los Angeles County for mass dispensing
4. The incident will trigger:
a. Significant public and social concern and anxiety
b. Large numbers of "worried well"
c. Significant demand for timely public information and risk communication
d. Elevated potential for social disruption and disorder
e. Significant and wide-spread disruption to economic, transportation, educational,
and other aspects of day-to-day activities
f. Significant and sustained media attention and requests for information
• Management and control of misinformation is essential and significant
challenge
• The public MPOD sites will be open to provide preventive medications
to the entire population
• Public MPOD sites will continuously operate until demand has ceased
or PHO decides to demobilize MPOD sites
5. Upon activation and pursuant to the MOU, the City of Arcadia has the capability to
mobilize their personnel resources to dispense life-saving preventive medication to the
population under unified command with DPH.
6. In the event the City of Arcadia activates a Public MPOD, all personnel involved in the
mass dispensing of preventive medical countermeasure (MCM) medications in response
to the request of the PHO to a public health emergency,will be provided liability immunity
provided by a PREP Act ("Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act")
declaration.
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES—DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH—EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS& RESPONSE DIVISION
In partnership with City of Arcadia
PUBLIC MPOD PLAN
a) County and City Partners are jointly responsible for staffing the Public MPOD
b) Each Public MPOD will be managed by ICS principles and process under Unified Command
between city and DPH staff for MPOD sites held in municipal jurisdictions
7. Public MPOD sites will continue to operate and mass dispense preventive MCM
medications until demand has ceased and/or demobilized by PHO.
GOAL AND COMMAND OBJECTIVES
The MCM mass dispensing goal is to protect the public's health by preventing disease and
deaths through rapid provision of preventive antibiotics and vaccine.
1. Implement mass dispensing of preventive MCM medications at Public MPOD site(s) with
the City of Arcadia
2. Ensure safety for all MPOD response personnel and clients
3. Maintain communication and situational awareness
RESPONSIBILITIES
City of Arcadia
In the event the City of Arcadia activates Public MPOD(s)for the purpose of dispensing preventive
medication(s), they agree to perform the following activities:
1) Securing and providing access to the pre-identified Public MPOD site(s)
2) Ensure the opening of the Public MPOD site(s) at the agreed upon designated opening time
3) Ensure pre-identified Public MPOD site(s) are open for the duration of mass dispensing
operations.
4) Provide the name and contact information for person(s) responsible for overall operations
of the Public MPOD during each operational period
5) Provide facility support services throughout the duration of the Public MPOD operations
6) Deploy City of Arcadia personnel to operate Public MPOD under unified command
7) Ensure presence of law enforcement at Public MPOD site(s) in accordance to Public MPOD
site specific plans
8) Assist with dispensing of preventive medications, in accordance with procedures provided
by DPH.
9) Communication with DPH, City of Arcadia, and law enforcement emergency operations
centers during Public MPOD operations to provide situational status reports.
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES—DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH—EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS&RESPONSE DIVISION
In partnership with City of Arcadia
PUBLIC MPOD PLAN
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
In the event the City of Arcadia activates Public MPOD at the request of the PHO, DPH agrees
that its responsibilities include:
1. Coordination of provision of preventive MCM medications and instructions for their use
2. Provision of procedures and protocols for the mass dispensing of MCM medications
3. Delivery of preventive MCM medications to Public MPOD(s)
4. Deployment of DPH and other County personnel to operate Public MPOD under unified
command as outlined in the City of Arcadia Public MPOD Dispensing Plan
5. Mass dispense preventive medications to general population
6. Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to all personnel deployed to operate
Public MPOD under unified command
ACTIVATION
In accordance with the MOU between LACDPH and the City of Arcadia, the decision to activate
Public MPOD is determined under the authority of the Los Angeles County Public Health Officer
in response to a major public health emergency accompanied by a declaration of a local, state,
and/or federal disaster or emergency. However, it is understood that at the time of the event,
pre-identified Public MPOD site(s) may not be activated.
Upon decision from both parties to activate Public MPOD site(s) as outlined in the MOU, the
following parties will be notified to coordinate between the agencies:
City of Arcadia LAC Department of Public Health
Sara Somogyi Jee Kim, MCM Dispensing Manager
(626) 574-5130 Office: (213) 637-3636
ssomogviParcadiaca.gov Cell: (213) 254-7944
Email:jeekim@ph.lacounty.gov
Dee Ann Bagwell, Policy & Planning Director
Emergency Preparedness & Response Div.
Office: (213) 637-3630
Email: dbagwell@ph.lacounty.gov
Stella Fogleman, Director, Emergency
Preparedness and Response Division
Office (213) 637-3600
Email: sfogleman@ph.lacounty.gov
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES—DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH—EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS& RESPONSE DIVISION
In partnership with City of Arcadia
PUBLIC MPOD PLAN
Notification
Upon notification to activate the Public MPOD site(s), representatives from both agencies [see
above chart] will coordinate and/or confirm the following logistical and operational issues:
• Securing and providing access to pre-identified Public MPOD site(s)
• Opening time of the Public MPOD to public
• Duration of the Public MPOD operations
• Location and delivery of medications
• The name and contact information for person(s) responsible for overall operations of
the Public MPOD (i.e., name, title, phone number, email address)
• Communication of situational status reports
• Deployment of personnel to operate Public MPOD under unified command between
DPH, City of Arcadia, and Law Enforcement
The City of Arcadia will activate their EOC and notify their designated personnel to secure and
provide access to the pre-identified Public MPOD site(s).
The City of Arcadia will utilize the City of Arcadia notification system to contact Public MPOD
designated team and dispensing operation personnel. They will be notified to report to the
pre-designated Public MPOD site(s) and to bring their work identification.
Public MPOD Designated Personnel
Each pre-identified Public MPOD site will have designated personnel(s) that will be notified in
the event the Public MPOD site(s) are activated to secure and provide access to the facility (see
MPOD site specific plans). In addition, a minimum of one (1) City of Arcadia personnel will be
identified per MPOD site to fulfill the role of the City of Arcadia MPOD Leader to operate the
MPOD in unified command with DPH and Law Enforcement. There will be at minimum two (2)
law enforcement present throughout the operational period at he MPOD site. The City of
Arcadia will designate and deploy additional personnel for MPOD positions as agreed upon in
the MPOD site specific plans. The table below outlines the minimum number of City of Arcadia
personnel designated to assist with MPOD response. All other personnel for remaining MPOD
positions will be the responsibility of LACDPH.
Positions Number of Personnel Source of Personnel
City of Arcadia MPOD Leader 1
Facility Support 1
Law Enforcement Low Med High
2 6 10
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PUBLIC MPOD PLAN
DESCRIPTIONS OF MPOD POSITIONS
Position Role & Responsibility
Site Leader Provides leadership at the MPOD site to meet the goals and objectives of the
IAP; oversees the dispensing operations working with Security Leader,
Registration Leader, Dispensing Leader, and Logistics Leader; and
communicates with EOC/DOC to provide status updates
Security Leader Unified command with Site Leader to ensure safety of personnel and
medications during dispensing operations
Registration Leader Supervises the Registration staff as they perform their job duties; provides
onsite training for staff and oversees the distribution of forms, assistance with
completing the form, and screening of the form
Registration Staff Working in the Queuing Area (line), distribute medication forms, assists clients
(Queuing) in completing the form and answer any questions about the form and process
for picking up their medication
Registration Staff Working in the Screening Area, review the form and complete the screening
(Screening) section on the form; for each person listed on the form (up to 3 on 1 form)
review the answers provided and circle the proper corresponding answers in
the Screener Box(gray area)
Dispensing Leader Supervises the Dispensing staff as they perform their job duties; provides
onsite training for staff and oversees the dispensing of the medication
Dispensing Staff Working in the Dispensing Area, reviews the form and hands out the proper
medication; for each person listed on the form (up to 3 on 1 form); write the
name of the person on the medication bottle; fill in the circle next to the
medication given; write the lot number from the bottle; write your first,
middle, and last initials of your name in the boxes under "Dispenser Initials";
hand medication to client
Logistics Leader Supervises the distribution and tracking of all supplies delivered and
medication dispensed at MPOD site; and provides training, supervision and
overall coordination of logistics at MPOD site
Logistics Staff Working in the Logistics Area, ensures all MPOD stations have the supplies
necessary to perform their duties throughout the operations; accounts for all
the supplies delivered and medication dispensed at MPOD site
PREPARATION, OPERATION, & DEMOBILIZATION
The medication will be delivered to the Public MPOD site(s). The unified command at each of
the MPOD sites will be responsible for taking receipt and confirming delivery of the MPOD
supplies and medication. In addition, they will coordinate the setup of table and chairs,
stanchions, and station supplies as designated in the MPOD Site Specific plans and IAP in
accordance with the MPOD Field Operations Manuals. The MPOD Field Operations Manual
provides a step-by-step procedure for all the specific tasks to be completed in preparing for,
during, and demobilizing mass dispensing operations.
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO)
PUBLIC SAFETY SENSITIVE - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES—DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH—EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS& RESPONSE DIVISION
In partnership with City of Arcadia
PUBLIC MPOD PLAN
CITY OF ARCADIA EOC ACTION CHECKLIST
PUBLIC MPOD ACTIVATION: Action Items
Declare a local emergency and activate the local Emergency Operations Center when activating
MPODS to ensure effective and efficient coordination of resources, personnel, funds, and
other unforeseen demands
Review this plan, the Public MPOD Field Operations Manual, the Public MPOD Site Profile,
Incident Action Plan, Security and Traffic Plan
Notify primary contacts at the Public MPOD facility to arrange access to the facility for the
arrival of MPOD personnel at a designated time provided by LACDPH
Utilize notification system to notify, activate, and deploy assigned personnel to the Public
MPOD facility at a designated time provided by LACDPH
Ensure law enforcement is present at the Public MPOD site
Ensure Public Information Officer communicates with LACDPH and obtains public information
and addresses public concerns at the local level
Obtain confirmation of delivery of medication to the facility
OPERATIONS: Action Items
Ensure the Public MPOD site(s) opens for dispensing medication at the agreed designated time
and is open throughout the duration of Public MPOD operations
Ensure to provide facility support services throughout the duration of the Public MPOD
operations
Ensure the City of Arcadia Leader at the Public MPOD site submits regular situational status
reports to the Emergency Operations Center
Utilize notification system to notify, activate, and deploy assigned personnel to the Public
MPOD facility for the next operational shift
Receive resource requests to support MPOD operations (supplies, equipment,food, etc.)
Request resources if unavailable at the local level
Ensure sufficient law enforcement is available for facility security and traffic issues
Stop MPOD Operations immediately if there are any life safety situations such as an active
shooter, bomb threat, building fire, brush fire, or any other situation that is life threatening
Provide hourly situational status reports
DEMOBILIZATION: Action Items
Obtain report of demobilizing the Pubic MPOD
Coordinate the recovery of resources deployed
Obtain a copy of the ICS 211A Staff sign-in/sign/out sheet
Ensure the medication is coordinated and picked up by LACDPH
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO)
PUBLIC SAFETY SENSITIVE - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES—DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH—EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS& RESPONSE DIVISION
In partnership with City of Arcadia
PUBLIC MPOD PLAN
APPENDIX A: LIST OF MPOD SITE LOCATIONS
NAME ADDRESS CONTACT
Arcadia Community Center 365 Campus Dr Sara Somogyi
Arcadia, CA 91007 626-574-5130
ssomogyi@arcadiaca.gov
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO)
PUBLIC SAFETY SENSITIVE - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE
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