The Pocket Field Guide for Disaster Health Professionals: Missioncraft in Disaster Relief is a
disaster management toolkit containing briefing checklists systems profiles assessment forms
reporting templates project management worksheets and other tools required in the field. It
also provides mission-critical technical reference information adapted from internationally
recognized sources. Missioncraft is the art and science of preparing and conducting effective
field operations. This Field Guide enables disaster health professionals to collect and analyze
critical information and then implement high-impact interventions in field settings. Tools and
reference information are structured in a concise comprehensive structured format. Sections
are arranged in logical order of relief operations to facilitate application in key field
activities. These activities include: Field briefing Field assessment Field recommendations
Field reporting Field project and staff management Medical coordination The Pocket Field Guide
for Disaster Health Professionals is an authoritative resource for field-based clinical and
public health providers responsible for health outcomes of disaster-affected populations team
leaders and medical coordinators in governmental non-governmental Red Cross and UN agencies
information and program staff supporting technical best practices in relief operations and
trainers preparing health professionals for field missions.
