Appendix 2. State Coordination Centre (SCC) Structure Note – this structure is a draft a time of writing. Appendix 3. Control Centre (LCC) Structure Note – this structure is a draft a time of writing. Appendix 4. Potential Roles for Veterinarians during an EAD Response. The organisational charts in appendices 2 and 3 show the primary roles normally expected to be filled in a significant animal disease response. Note that, depending on the circumstances, not all positions/roles may be filled and additional roles could be developed. Of primary importance is that the roles are function based and hence the response will draw on people suitably qualified to undertake the individual positions. The positions or functions in the following are those where a veterinarian is required to fill the role, or where it may be advantageous for the role to be filled by a veterinarian. Where there are a number of positions within a section for which a veterinarian is not necessary, but may be advantageous, it is almost essential that at least some positions are filled by veterinarians to ensure that the appropriate level of technical, animal health expertise is available within the control centre and individual work sections. State Coordination Centre (SCC) The SCC has primary responsibility for coordination of activities across the in accordance with the strategic direction provided by the CVO, CCEAD and/or NMG. Function Brief Description Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Overall responsibility for leadership, planning and management of the eradication or control campaign. Must be able to balance knowledge of the scientific, political, legal, management and industry aspects of a major eradication campaign, as well as be an effective communicator. Must be a vet, but unlikely to be filled by a private vet, even in an acting capacity. Generally a statutory or at permanent appointment. Members of CVO Unit Supports and advises the CVO in critical decision-making and strategic direction. Will depend on the response, but a veterinarian experienced in disease
disease control measures within the LCC assigned area of responsibility. LCC Operations may assume State Coordination Centre (SCC) Operations functions with the agreement of the SCC Coordinator. LCC Operations Management Responsible for establishing and maintaining all LCC operational functions. Likely to be a veterinarian, particularly if SCC Controller is not a vet. Should be experienced in disease control programs and have a balanced knowledge of the scientific, political, legal, management and industry aspects of a major eradication campaign. LCC Investigations Responsible for the direction and management of field surveillance, tracing and laboratory data collection within the assigned area of responsibility of the LCC. There would normally be one or more vets in this area. LCC Laboratory Responsible for maintaining records of the flow of samples from field personnel to all laboratories and within the laboratory system and ensuring all samples are transported within legislative requirements. May be a veterinarian, but not essential. LCC Surveillance Responsible for all surveillance operations undertaken by the LCC, including development of response biosecurity surveillance measures and ensuring that all Workplace Health & Safety requirements are followed by surveillance personnel. Would normally be at least one vet in this area. LCC Infected Premises Operations Responsible for the overall response biosecurity measures including coordination of valuation, destruction, disposal and Decontamination / disinfestations on Infected Premises (IPs) and Dangerous Contact Premises (DCPs). Manager does not need to be a vet, but needs to have access to one to assess technical disease control issues. There may also be particular tasks requiring a vet such as treatment of sick animals on an IP and destruction of animals using restricted drugs. LCC Field Operations Responsible for coordination and development of operations that are outside the programs being undertaken by other functions within the LCC, including: vaccination / medication; vector control, wild animal control. May require access to veterinary skills, particularly if vaccination or medication is being used. Forward Command Post (FCP) One or more FCPs may be established to manage field activities within a finite geographic area. FCPs are usually established where it is impractical for field personnel to work out of a LCC due to the remoteness of the location. A veterinarian is not necessarily required in the team, but could be a distinct advantage depending on the situation. Field surveillance teams Discover unreported or undetected foci of infection within the RA and areas as required. Field surveillance team members should be veterinarians or experienced