Transcript Medical Reserve Corps: An Overview

The Medical Reserve
Corps:
An Overview
In a Nutshell
MRC GEM is the Georgia East Metro
Health District Medical Reserve
Corps, Inc.
We are a non-profit corporation
working closely with local health
departments, emergency managers,
and homeland security.
In a Nutshell
We serve the health and emergency
preparedness needs of Gwinnett,
Newton, and Rockdale Counties.
We are always happy to have new
volunteers join us. All volunteers are
welcome to participate as part of the
MRC GEM management team, too.
WHAT IS THE
MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS
(MRC)?
Origin of the MRC
Purpose of a Local MRC Unit
Who Serves in an MRC Unit?
MRC Activities
Justification for the MRC (MEMS)
ORIGIN OF THE MRC
Created by the President in response to
the attacks of September 11, 2001.
Begun with Federal grant program.
Component of the Citizen Corps, which is
part of the USA Freedom Corps.
Guided by the Office of the U.S. Surgeon
General.
PURPOSE OF A LOCAL MRC
UNIT
Recruit and credential volunteers before the
time of crisis.
Strengthen communities by providing a ready
reserve capacity to respond to emergencies.
Provides organized volunteer opportunities
for local citizens.
Assist with ongoing public health needs by
working to improve the overall health and well
being of communities.
WHO SERVES IN A MRC UNIT?
Volunteers who possess non-medical
skills and diverse training backgrounds.
Volunteers who are licensed active,
inactive, or retired health care
professionals.
Public health professionals.
Anyone can join and make a difference!
MRC ACTIVITIES
Emergency response planning.
Assistance with ongoing Public Health
activities and events.
Meet staffing shortage gaps during Public
Health emergencies.
Provide surge capacity staffing during the
Activation of the Modular Emergency
Medical System (MEMS).
JUSTIFICATION FOR THE MRC
Modular Emergency Medical System
(MEMS)
Developed by the Department of Defense.
Adopted in our Health District by our
community health partners.
Allows us to address different size
emergencies.
Adaptable to “all-hazards” events.
Comprising of four components.
FOUR COMPONENTS OF MEMS
NEHC- Neighborhood Emergency Help
Clinics.
ACC- Acute Care Centers.
Mass Prophylaxis / Mass Vaccination.
CTS- Casualty Transportation System.
MRC VOLUNTEERS
Benefits of Volunteering.
Basic Requirements for Volunteers.
Liability Issues.
Application and Approval Process.
BENEFITS OF
VOLUNTEERING
Opportunity to serve the community and
its citizens during times of need.
Being among the first to receive
vaccinations or other treatment during a
bioterrorism event or disease outbreak.
Free continuing education opportunities.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR
VOLUNTEERS
Skills/Certifications/Training.
Credentials/Reference Check.
Citizenship Status.
Drug / Chemical Free.
LIABILITY ISSUES
Volunteer Protection Act.
“Good Samaritan” Law.
Homeowner and Renter Insurance
Generally Includes Liability Coverage for
Volunteer Activities.
APPLICATION AND APPROVAL
PROCESS
Volunteer Application at https://servga.gov
Background check.
FEMA IS-22, ARC Intro to Disaster
course, CERT, or equivalent.
Full info on our web site http://mrcgem.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact:
MRC GEM
Office 678 723 8436
Or log onto our website:
www.mrcgem.com
Questions?
Tony Varamo
[email protected]
678-634-4754 (cell)
Sherwin Levinson
[email protected]
678-694-7652