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East Metro Health District Medical Reserve Corps: An Overview

East Metro Health District 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.

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East Metro Health District Medical Reserve Corps: An Overview

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  1. East Metro Health District Medical Reserve Corps:An Overview

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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)

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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!

  8. 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).

  9. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE MRCModular 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.

  10. FOUR COMPONENTS OF MEMS • NEHC- Neighborhood Emergency Help Clinics. • ACC- Acute Care Centers. • Mass Prophylaxis / Mass Vaccination. • CTS- Casualty Transportation System.

  11. MRC VOLUNTEERS • Benefits of Volunteering. • Basic Requirements for Volunteers. • Liability Issues. • Application and Approval Process.

  12. 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.

  13. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERS • Skills/Certifications/Training. • Credentials/Reference Check. • Citizenship Status. • Drug / Chemical Free.

  14. LIABILITY ISSUES • Volunteer Protection Act. • “Good Samaritan” Law. • Liability Insurance Coverage Application for Volunteers.

  15. APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS • Volunteer Application at https://servga.gov • Background check. • FEMA IS-22 or ARC Intro to Disaster course. Full info on our web site http://mrcgem.com

  16. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact: MRC GEM Office (770) 492-4781 Or log onto our website: www.mrcgem.com

  17. Questions? • Tony Varamo • operations@mrcgem.com • 678-634-4754 (cell) • Sherwin Levinson • director@mrcgem.com • 404-514-8964 (cell)

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