Huanggang port drill tests ambulance handover process
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
Multiple Hong Kong government departments conducted a joint drill at the new Huanggang port on Tuesday to simulate the cross-border transfer of a patient by ambulance between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The exercise focused on how a patient arriving from the mainland would be cleared and handed over efficiently to Hong Kong ambulance personnel.
Key Points
- The drill was held at the new Huanggang port on Tuesday and simulated an ambulance patient transfer between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
- Participating departments included the Fire Services Department, Customs, the Immigration Department, the Department of Health and the Government Property Agency.
- The scenario involved a patient being brought from the mainland through the “joint one-stop” vehicle lane to the port.
- Hong Kong ambulance crews then took over the patient after clearance and handover procedures were completed during the exercise.
- Authorities said the drill tested coordination, response capability and smooth clearance arrangements before the new port opens.
Why It Matters
The exercise gives departments practical experience in handling a time-sensitive medical handover at the new boundary control point, where delays could affect patient care. Customs said preparations for the opening of the new port will continue, indicating more operational work remains before services begin.