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This primer outlines the deployment readiness framework for HRSA's Commissioned Corps Readiness Force (CCRF) as of July 2004. It details the rostering and activation processes, training requirements, medical and immunization standards, and physical fitness expectations necessary for CCRF officers. Each officer must be on one of the seven rotational rosters and stay current with licenses, training, and readiness criteria to ensure effective response capabilities during emergencies. Key contacts for further information are provided.
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Readiness Primer HRSA All-Hands July 9, 2004
Rosters • Assigned to one of seven CCRF rotational rosters OR agency roster • May still not be “deployable” • Every officer in the Corps should be on a roster. • First call every 7 months • If need exceeds roster, will expand call
Ready Rotational Rosters • All deployment roles represented • Roles are balanced by role, agency, duty station, and supervisor • Monthly Rotation • Backup on month following on-call month • Each roster represents the available pool of officers that could be utilized to respond during an on-call period.
Notification and Approval • Officers are notified by email of their roster assignments (as well as on the website) • Supervisors are notified by email of their officers assignments • If supervisor CANNOT approve assignment, they must contact the Commissioned Corps Liaison • Approved by CPOs and OPDIV/Agency Liaisons
Activation Process • Request for assistance • Activation recommendation memo prepared for SG • Evaluation/approval by SG • SG activates CCRF • Mission requirements matched with capabilities of CCRF members on ready rotational roster
Activation Process • Advise Agency Liaisons of activation • Members on roster contacted for confirmation of availability. • Availability reaffirmed with supervisor. • Travel orders and arrangements are completed. • CCRF members deploys to situation.
Basic Level • Current license/registration • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course • Training requirement (online program) • Record clinical currency • Record Height/Weight
Basic Level • Medical exam within last 5 years • Immunization requirement • Login at least every 3 months • Select Deployment Role • APFT or President’s Challenge
http://ccrf.hhs.gov/ccrf Visit the CCRF Website
Current License • Submit Licensure/Registration to OCCO
BLS • AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers • ARC CPR/AED for Professsional Rescuers • ACLS, EMT, First Responder
Training Modules • Login to ccrf.umbc.edu • Change password • Add CEU groups
Medical Exam • Submit Medical Exam to Medical Affairs Branch • Medical Exam and History every 5 years
Immunizations • Recently approved immunization policy requiring members of CCRF to obtain immunizations (or waivers) for: • Hepatitis B (3 dose series) and positive titer • Hepatitis A (2 dose series) • Influenza (annual) • Measles, Mumps, Rubella • Polio (adult booster) • Tetanus and diphtheria • (every 10 years) • Varicella (Chickenpox) • Tuberculin Skin test (annual)
Fitness Requirments • Annual Physical Fitness Test (APFT) • President’s Challenge • www.presidentschallenge.org • Team #13537 • Active Lifestyle or Champion
CCRF Annual Physical Fitness Test (APFT) • May be administered by another commissioned officer • Cardiovascular Health • 1.5 mile run – 450 m swim – 500 yd swim • Upper Body Strength • Max push-ups in 2:00 • Core Muscle Strength • Max sit-ups in 2:00 or side-bridgeexercise
More Information? • Go to CCRF website @ http://ccrf.hhs.gov • CCRF Essentials – Basic information • CCRF Training • Awards • Listserv
Your CCRF Contacts • RADM John Babb, Director, CCRF • jbabb@osophs.dhhs.gov • 301-443-1167 x982 • CDR Dan Beck, Information Systems & Communications • dbeck@osophs.dhhs.gov • 301-443-1167 x957 • CDR Renée Joskow, Training and Education • rjoskow@osophs.dhhs.gov • 301-443-1167 x954 • CDR Angela Martinelli, Response and Operations • amartinelli@osophs.dhhs.gov • 301-443-1167 x991 • More…
Your CCRF Contacts • LT Mark Agnello, IT Staff • magnello@osophs.dhhs.gov • 301-443-1167 x9787 • LT John Mallos, Deployment Staff • jmallos@osophs.dhhs.gov • 301-443-1167 • LTJG Betsy Slawinski, Training Staff • eslawinski@osophs.dhhs.gov • 301-443-1167 x9767