Hong Kong Police Conducts Major Counter-Terrorism Exercise Ahead of National Games for Enhanced Emergency Response.

HKPF conducts inter-departmental counter-terrorism and major incident exercise in preparation for 15th National Games

The Emergency Unit of New Territories South of the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) today (August 8) conducted an inter-departmental counter-terrorism and major incident exercise, codenamed “FLYINGEAGLE”, “YELLOWFORTRESS” and “RAINARROW” at the Penny’s Bay Community Isolation Facility, Fantasy Road, Lantau Island. The exercise aimed to enhance the communication, co-ordination and immediate response capabilities among relevant government departments and stakeholders in dealing with emergencies during the 15th National Games (NG).

The exercise simulated three emergency scenarios during the cross-boundary road cycling race of the 15th NG: a terrorist-initiated car ramming and shooting against spectators; spectators breaching the race route and colliding with cyclists causing mass casualties; and a missing child case. The exercise aimed to test and enhance the abilities of relevant government departments and stakeholders to effectively deploy manpower, subdue attackers, as well as co-ordinate emergency evacuation and rescue operations under various contingencies.

Over 300 representatives from 10 government departments and relevant organisations participated in the exercise, including personnel from the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong), the HKPF, the Department of Health, the Hospital Authority, the Fire Services Department, the Immigration Department, the Civil Aid Service, the Auxiliary Medical Service, the Cycling Association of Hong Kong, China Limited and the Hong Kong Association for Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine.

The Police will continue to maintain close collaboration with relevant government departments and stakeholders, review contingency plans and make comprehensive preparations for the upcoming 15th NG to ensure public safety and the smooth running of the events.

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HKPF conducts inter-departmental counter-terrorism and major incident exercise in preparation for 15th National Games Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKPF conducts inter-departmental counter-terrorism and major incident exercise in preparation for 15th National Games Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKPF conducts inter-departmental counter-terrorism and major incident exercise in preparation for 15th National Games Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKPF conducts inter-departmental counter-terrorism and major incident exercise in preparation for 15th National Games Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKPF conducts inter-departmental counter-terrorism and major incident exercise in preparation for 15th National Games Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKPF conducts inter-departmental counter-terrorism and major incident exercise in preparation for 15th National Games Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKPF conducts inter-departmental counter-terrorism and major incident exercise in preparation for 15th National Games Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKPF conducts inter-departmental counter-terrorism and major incident exercise in preparation for 15th National Games Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKPF conducts inter-departmental counter-terrorism and major incident exercise in preparation for 15th National Games Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Tuen Mun Hospital announces a sentinel event

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) made the following announcement today (May 14) regarding a sentinel event:

A 75-year-old male patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hyperlipidemia was admitted to a medical and geriatric ward in TMH on May 6 due to an exacerbation of COPD. He was diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome complicated by myocardial infarction and was arranged to undergo for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) on May 11.

During the procedure, coronary angiogram revealed an air bubble in the patient's artery. The clinical team immediately checked the blood pressure monitoring device and other connected equipment. No abnormality was detected. The patient's condition remained stable and the clinical team proceeded with the procedure after clinical assessment, with close monitoring of the equipment and the patient's condition. After about 30 minutes, multiple air bubbles were detected again in patient's artery. The patient subsequently developed bradycardia and hypotension. Resuscitation was initiated immediately. The patient continued to deteriorate and succumbed on the same day.

Upon initial inspection of the procedure and the used equipment, clinical team identified an abnormality in the luer lock connector of an extension tube. In general, catheters, connectors and related devices used in PCI procedures should be airtight to prevent micro air emboli entering the bloodstream.

The hospital was saddened by the passing away of the patient. TMH team has interviewed with the patient's family to explain the incident and express deepest condolence. The hospital will maintain close communication with the family and offer possible assistance.

The incident has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office (HAHO) via the Advance Incident Reporting System. A Root Cause Analysis Panel is set up to look into the incident. The scope of the investigation will include the related equipment, procedures, operations and other possible contributing factors. A report with proposed recommendations will be submitted to the HAHO within eight weeks. The incident has been reported to the concerned manufacturer of the equipment and the Department of Health for follow-up. The incident has also been reported to the Coroner for follow-up.

Membership of the panel is as follows:

Chairperson:

Dr Carmen Chan

Deputy Chief of Service (Medicine), Queen Mary Hospital

Members:

Ms Chi Chui-yee

Department Operations Manager (Medicine and Geriatrics), Tuen Mun Hospital

Dr Raymond Cheung

Chief Manager (Patient Safety and Risk Management), Hospital Authority

Dr Tam Li-wah

Chief of Service (Medicine and Geriatrics), Kwong Wah Hospital / Tung Wah Group Of Hospitals Wong Tai Sin Hospital

Dr Wong Chi-wing

Consultant (Medicine and Geriatrics), Pok Oi Hospital / Tin Shui Wai Hospital

Mr Bill Wang

Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Kidney Foundation

Ms Gigi Yiu

Nurse Consultant (Cardiac Care), New Territories East Cluster

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