Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC) Program

MHOAC Program Duties & Responsibilities

The MHOAC Program is responsible for coordinating the functions identified in the Health and Safety Code §1797.153 and the coordination of activities to ensure management of medical and health resources and reporting of situational status from the operational area (OA) to the Region and/or State during disasters/emergencies.

MHOAC Program Purpose

  • Establishing early situational awareness or surveillance for suspect incidents.
  • Identifying and establishing trigger points and thresholds for specific events/incidents.
  • Identifying and notifying departments, sections, or individuals responsible for incident types.
  • Establishing and maintaining communication, coordination and collaboration with system participants.

MHOAC Contact information

The MHOAC Program maintains a 24/7 Duty Officer Program to coordinate with Health and Medical partners. The MHOAC Program contact information is: MHOAC@edcgov.us or 530-377-3256.

 

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