This is the online version of Region 2’s MRC Orientation training. It will cover such topics as: the purpose of the Region 2 MRC, deployment procedures, home preparedness, the Incident Command system and much more.
Whether it be on the preparedness end or response…drills and exercises (EDS) or real-life events: such as seasonal flu clinics, staffing shelters after the ice storm, H1N1 vaccinations, deployments to other areas/states…Katrina
No matter what role you fill…your help is important and crucial to the overall public health of our community!
Request for assistance: help with upcoming flu clinic, triage for a drill, staffing special needs shelters. Often will include professional categories we are looking for (i.e. nurses, mental health providers, etc)
We will provide opportunities and resources to fulfill core competencies and trainings
Chain of command: know who to report to Role of local Unit: previously discussed Volunteer Communication: how to communicate with others at scene/where you’re responding or providing services, how to communicate with leaders and media (DO NOT TALK TO MEDIA! That is PIOs responsibility!) Mental Health: responding to disasters and other emergencies can be a lot to handle. Procedures: how volunteers will be alerted Volunteer roles and limitations: cover in the next few slides
State and national level events: such as the federal Region 1 and 2 meeting Liz and I attended in Saratoga this past Fall
1. Various programs and incidents occur. This program has been created to provide an organized group of people looking to give their time and share skills. 2. Different events call for different tasks, if helping others, we ask that you be respectful and withhold all confidential information you may be privy to. 3. As a formality for the program, all members will be cori’d. (please sign a CORI request form) Photo ID is necessary. 4. Know your physical and emotional limits, stay within your scope of training, just in time training will be provided if necessary, first and foremost – keep yourself safe, don’t be afraid to ask!
1. The volunteer management system is part of a nation-wide effort to make sure that volunteer professionals can be quickly identified and their credentials checked so that they can be properly utilized in response to a public health emergency or disaster 2. Has the ability to send internal messages, email, call and text 3. MRC volunteers in the system will not be contacted or activated directly by MA Responds or the MA Department of Public Health without the permission of the local coordinator. 4. new badges will be issued for volunteers. We ask that when attending an event, volunteers wear their badges.
ASK KATE ABOUT BADGING
In order to stay informed, it’s crucial to create a profile on MA responds and complete it with the necessary information. You will then receive emails and mailings, and will be made aware of participation in drills, clinics, etc.
This is a volunteer program. If unavailable for an event, then unavailable.
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