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Modular system for a quick and flexible response to pandemics and epidemics

Modular system for a quick and flexible response to pandemics and epidemics

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"Military Modular Multipurpose Epidemic/Pandemic Stockpiling" (M3-EPS) is an innovative modular concept for the stockpiling and management of medical materiel that was developed as a NATO and EU cooperation to support military medical treatment facilities in the areas of operations and civilian hospitals.

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M3-EPS consists of altogether seven modules some of which are employed independently of each other, while some others must be employed collectively.
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Calculator, a core element

M3-EPS an the seven Main Modules in rhombus boxes

The Military Modular Multipurpose Epidemic / Pandemic Stockpiling (M3-EPS) consists of altogether seven modules

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Another essential component of the stockpiling concept is a calculator that can reckon effectively and quickly required materiel quantities by using a calculation method.

Not only the module required, the number of patients, and the duration of treatment can be selected, from which a calculator calculates exactly the specific order quantities. Also the qualified storage area required for stockpiling for further waves of the COVID-19Coronavirus Disease 2019 or other pandemics/epidemics can be estimated. This enables estimations with regard to long-term stockpiling concepts.

The concept has already been shared with NATO and EU and many member nations. Initial procurements for, inter alia, the NATO operation plan "Allied Hand" or the European Battlegroup (EU BG) have already been realised by reference to this concept.

Beside exercise "Resilient Response 2020", "M3-EPS" is the second successfully implemented project.

by Rico Maderthoner

Impressions of the M3-EPS

  • Two soldiers in protective clothing treat an intensive care patient.

    Further highly-infectious intensive care patients can be treated in the module alpha under pandemic conditions

    Bundeswehr/Michael Sosnowski
  • Two soldiers in protective clothing treat an intensive care patient.

    The nurses in an intensive care unit with infectious patients are exposed to considerable stress since the risk of infection is high and the isolated patients require particular attention.

    Bundeswehr/Michael Sosnowski
  • A man in protective clothing checks a syringe driver

    Beside medical equipment and devices as well as personal protective equipment (PPE), this module also contains indispensable medicinal products, like pain relievers or infusions for the treatment of intensive care patients.

    Bundeswehr/Michael Sosnowski
  • A man in full protective gear holds an hourglass and measures the pulse of the patient lying in bed.

    The nursing and quarantine module is designed for moderate pandemic-related cases. It contains the most important articles of an expedient nursing station in emergency mode that must be incorporated in existing infrastructure.

    Bundeswehr/Michael Sosnowski
  • A man in full protective gear is standing in front of two patient's beds and throws something into a medical waste bin.

    Beside medical equipment and devices as well as personal protective equipment, this module also contains indispensable medicinal products, like pain relievers or infusions for the treatment of most severely ill people.

    Bundeswehr/Michael Sosnowski
  • A woman in protective clothing carries out a laboratory test behind a protective screen

    The diagnosis module provides the latest methods to diagnose infectious pathogens. Diagnoses are carried out with maximum precision using highly sensitive methods and procedures in compliance with all safety and security precautions.

    Bundeswehr/Michael Sosnowski
  • A woman in protective clothing operates a laboratory analysis device

    Beside microscopic diagnosis, also rapid diagnostic tests, as well as serologic and molecular biological methods may be used.

    Bundeswehr/Michael Sosnowski
  • A woman wearing a headset is sitting in front of a microscope and looks at the laptop beside it

    Technical supervision of the field laboratories is performed using telemedicine following a sophisticated system. This way expertise can be made available where it is required without experts having to be on site.

    Bundeswehr/Michael Sosnowski
  • A soldier throws his protective gloves into a medical bin.

    To sustain operations while complying with pandemic-related protective measures, also the proper disposal of contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE) has also been taken into account in the M3-EPS concept.

    Bundeswehr/Michael Sosnowski
  • A man in protective clothing takes a nose swab from a civilian test person behind a table.

    In the fever outpatient clinic, swabs, also through the nose, are taken for sampling.

    Bundeswehr/Michael Sosnowski
  • Shelves full of materiel in a tent. Four military personnel are busy putting further materiel in the right place.

    Since M3-EPS has been designed as augmentation element and/or surge capacity concept for crisis situations, it keeps available materiel whose supply situation is precarious.

    Bundeswehr/Michael Sosnowski
  • Zwei Soldatinnen stehen vor einem Regal, eine schreibt auf einem Klemmbrett, die zweite holt etwas aus dem Regal heraus.

    Hundreds of pallets with additional materiel are required for the individual M3-EPS modules. These must be properly managed and stored.

    Bundeswehr/Michael Sosnowski

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