Transcript A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization FROM CO TO CEO: A VETERANS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM TO BRAGG ABOUT! Dr.

A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
FROM CO TO CEO: A VETERANS
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM TO
BRAGG ABOUT!
Dr. Chrisanne Gordon, MD,
Founder & Executive Director,
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
THE FACTS
BACKGROUND INTEL
• Over 2.5 million service personnel have been deployed to the war
zone in Iraq and Afghanistan; many with multiple deployments.
• TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) has been estimated in nearly 20% of
the nearly 2.5 million returning Veterans returning from Iraq &
Afghanistan, and an estimated 30% have PTSD (Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder).
OUR COMMITMENT
• RLF actively partners with other established 501 (c)(3)
organizations to coordinate programs and resources such as
providing job training and career opportunities to TBI Veterans
following their treatment, and during their ongoing recovery.
RESURRECT A HERO –
99% SOLUTION
All VOLUNTARY military - 1% of the population, mainly from
rural areas with limited access to healthcare and employment
resources.
Civilian world - 99% of the resources – abundant opportunities,
but there is a disconnect and a lack of coordinated military
separation plan.
RLF - An organizing force for collaboration between our military,
and Department of Defense (DOD), Veterans Administration (VA),
as well as the civilian world to promote healthcare, employment,
and education for America’s returning heroes.
CAUSES OF HIGH
UNEMPLOYMENT
• When Vets return home to rural areas without necessary/adequate
resources
• Economy in general – Lack of SERVICE jobs
• Lack of “standard” education requirements
• Military experience does NOT translate well into the civilian job market
• Misperceptions about the wounds of war –
– PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
– TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury
OPPORTUNITY EXISTS NOW
Veterans characteristics make for excellent employees
1. Follow orders well
2. Team players
3. Problem Solvers (Rev. Woods – Dublin)
4. Proven service record
5. Sacrifice for the good of the group – WAY OF LIFE
6. Loyal, committed, sense of mission
TAKING THE “INITIATIVE”
PILOT PROGRAM PROPOSAL
• Fort Bragg – Largest military installation in the U.S.
• Commanding General Joseph Anderson – Directive
• Leadership team presentation 12/09/2013
• Jon Giacomin, CEO Cardinal Health Pharmaceuticals - USN
Resurrecting Lives Foundation, in collaboration with Ft. Bragg and
Cardinal Health, will devise a pilot program for military separation
under the “Invest in Vets.”
Scope: 8,000 military discharges/yr. from Ft. Bragg
COLLABORATION
1st Major Collaborative Effort
• Warrior Transition Battalion – those who will separate are
given 4 weeks to interact with our team.
• PROPOSAL – put “shoes on the ground”
• Companies adopt Veterans or a Battalion – for specific
geographic areas and skill sets.
“This must be supported from CEO Level”
- Colonel David Ristedt, MD, Army Corps Surgeon
LEADING CHANGE
Corps Changing Concept
• Change model from “disability” to ability
• If you can not “soldier on” you are still valuable
• Provides transition support from military to civilian
• Interested in 3 A’s – Ability - Aptitude - Attitude
• Eliminates gaps in the “transition” period and provides
a PLAN for Discharge
TRANSITIONS/MILITARY SEPARATION
TO CHANGE FROM THIS POINT ON
Every separating military member will have a PLAN prior to separation including:
1. VA/ Medical facility appointment within first 2 weeks of discharge- Secretary Bob McDonald is
supportive.
2. Email address with SMART PHONE and/or iPad – phone includes crisis app- General
McChrystal’s Crosslead Group is securing through Scotts Miracle Gro and CEO Mr. Jim Hagedorn.
3. Job and/or Education Placement- Voluntary Program brokered by RLF
4. RLF will support Memberships to American Legion/AMVETS – for Mentorship/Community
Reintegration
5. RLF will provide CD of medical record prior to discharge- ProScan and Dr. Stephen Pomeranz are
donating.
6. Pilot Program in OHIO with Cardinal Health – Fortune 500 Company
PRIOR TO MILITARY SEPARATION
– PILOT PROGRAM
• Facilities will be chosen with location in mind – Part of
the country near home or familiar circumstances if
possible
• Aptitude and Abilities will be assessed as part of the WTB
program on voluntary basis.
• Medical records, interviews, further placement tools will
be voluntary for the military member prior to separation.
• Job offers will be made ONLY AFTER the above
information is available.
PER TESTING –
RECOMMENDATIONS/ADJUSTMENTS
CAN BE MADE AS NEEDED
FOR ALL VETERANS HIRED:
• Provide Veterans Support Group• Employ Veterans Supervisor
• Utilize Veterans Advocate for disciplinary actions
• Arrange weekly meetings – mandatory @ lunchtime or make
it voluntary with increased benefit for attendance.
THIS is a process that will allow NEW HIRES to then become
Advocates and Mentors as they remain with the company
CASE MANAGEMENT ENROLLMENT – part of the
employment process
FURTHER COLLABORATIONS
IN DUBLIN
• Collaboration with VIAQUEST for Invest in Vets
employment initiative
• Outcome studies generated from employment/retention data
• This program to be used as pilot for further employment
initiatives
• Collaboration will have local, state, and national
implications for careers
• viaquest.com
MEASUREMENTS OF SUCCESS
• RETENTION
• Productivity of Work
• Attendance
• Conduct
• Safety Record
• Evaluations
• Quality of Work
• Awards/Promotions
THE OPPORTUNITY OF CHAOS
CHAOS BRINGS OPPORTUNITY -
“The opportunity of a lifetime must be
seized within The Lifetime of Opportunity.”
- Leonard Ravenhill, Author
ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE
INCEPTION – JULY 28, 2012
• Referral of over 100 patients/families to essential resources
• Over 50 Presentations to Military Installations, Veterans Service
Organizations, Community Programs, Veterans Support Groups
• Documentary, “Operation Resurrection” presented on Capitol Hill
sponsored by Congressman Steve Stivers on 11/12/13.
• Presentations April, 2015, to American Neuroradiologic Society Michael Lipton, MD, PhD, on research defining the injuries involved
with the BLAST Injury – a CALL to Action – OHIO BORN STUDY
• Initiation of Ft. Bragg Employment Pilot Program, 2015, with plans
for Camp LeJeune and Ft. Irwin by early 2016.
• Provided vital information to military members and Veterans in over
28 states
WE ARE SHAPING LEGISLATION- 4
BILLS IN 2014 ON CAPITOL HILL
• Senators Rob Portman (R) Ohio/Senator Martin Heinrich (D) NM MEPS – Medical Evaluation Parity for Service Members – Pre/Post
testing for TBI/PTSD
• Senator Sherrod Brown (D) Ohio – Michael Fairman (USMC-Ret.)
Senator Roy Blunt (R) Mo. – SET – Significant Event Tracker –
Identifying significant events in combat for TBI/PTSD
• Representatives Steve Stivers (R) Ohio and Tammy Duckworth (D) –
Illinois – Congressional SET Bill presentation.
• Senator Joe Donnelly (D) Indiana – Jacob Sexton Suicide Prevention
Act – considering TBI as significant risk for suicide.
• NOTE: Bipartisan nature of these landmark bills – with national, and
international significance. TBI is an Epidemic
OUR INTERNATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
• Due to the epidemic nature of TBI throughout the world – on
playing fields and on battle fields, we have been contacted by
the following nations via our website and by phone to establish
a dialogue for the future:
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GREAT BRITAIN
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
SOUTH AFRICA
UKRAINE
COLLABORATION PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Walter F. Fyda “lead office” in Marysville, Ohio - Opened 03/16/2015 – US
Congressman Jim Jordan- presiding
First of 11 collaborative offices to serve our heroes with TBI
1. California (2)
2. Texas (2)
3. Florida (1)
4. New York (1)
5. Pennsylvania (2)
6. Ohio (1) – Lead office Marysville, Ohio
7. Virginia
8. Hawaii
11 Offices with collaborative efforts – 65% service rate for TBI
AMVETS, COAC, CORPORATE &
PRIVATE DONATIONS- WANDA AND
ARNIE COLDIRON
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WE thank our partners for past three years All these accomplishments were done on private donations and local
fundraisers
Retirement funds providing FUTURES for our Heroes – board members
Looking for Corporate Donations – company “buys into” the entire
concept and assists with future development of employment initiative at
other corporations.
Still searching for grants, federal funding. This is difficult because this
concept is new and revolutionary.
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO CHANGE THE WORLD and give the
gift of a FUTURE?
Why don’t you join us and INVEST in VETS?
CHANGING THE PROCESS –
ONCE AND FOR ALL
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THE CIVILIAN WORLD MUST be involved in the transition processCollaborations with VA/DOD/Civilian health care providers must occur
and must remain part of the warrior care process from this point forward.
Employers must understand the unique qualities of Veterans and realize
that successful integration may take a few weeks longer, but the
LONGEVITY and loyalty results will be many fold.
VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS MUST PULL TOGETHER
TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO CHANGE, ONCE AND FOR ALL,
THE PROCESS OF SEPARATION FROM THE MILITARY.
THE VA MUST COLLABORATE WITH CIVILIAN HEALTH CARE
PROVIDERS WHO REPRESENT 99% OF THE RESOURCES…
6724 Perimeter Loop Road, PMB #317
Dublin, Ohio 43017
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614-602-1753 (1RLF)
www.resurrectinglives.org