1. www.MaineResponds.org Jared McCannell PHEP Volunteer Management Coordinator (ME-CDC) Medical Reserve Corps State Coordinator MAINE RESPONDS Emergency Health Volunteer System

2. www.MaineResponds.org

3. MAINE RESPONDS Emergency Health Volunteer System is… …the online registration system for public health, healthcare and emergency response volunteers for the State of Maine Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 3

4. Emergency System for the Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals – ESAR-VHP 4Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention

5. ESAR-VHP works with states to establish a national network of state-based programs for pre-registration of volunteer health professionals. Working within this network of verified credentials and up-to-date information, volunteers are able to serve at a moment's notice, within their state or across state lines, to provide needed help during an emergency. -http://www.phe.gov/esarvhp/Pages/about.aspx ESAR-VHP Mission Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 5

6. “Immediately after the attacks on September 11, 2001, tens of thousands of people traveled to ground zero in New York City to volunteer and provide medical assistance... …In most cases, authorities were unable to distinguish those who were qualified from those who were not – no matter how well intentioned.” -http://www.phe.gov/esarvhp/Pages/about.aspx Why do we need ESAR-VHP? Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 6

7. In Maine we call ESAR-VHP “Maine Responds” Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 7

8. So… Why do we need a single statewide volunteer registry for healthcare professionals? protect the public protect volunteers Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 8

9. Protect the Public Trained & Qualified Volunteers Criminal Background Check Continuity of Services Specialized Resources Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 9

10. Protect Volunteers Title 37-B, Section 784 “A person holding a professional license in the State may be designated a member of the emergency management forces in that professional capacity only after the individual or the license issuer provides confirmation of a valid license…” Volunteers that are deployed through Maine Responds will receive liability and Worker’s Comp protection as a member of the state’s official emergency management forces… Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 10

11. ICS 700 – Personnel Qualifications & Safety – Interoperability – Credentialing National Incident Management System 11 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention

12. Disaster Preparedness in Maine Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 12

13. Connecting the dots… Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 13

14. PHEP Volunteer Management Volunteer management is the ability to coordinate the identification, recruitment, registration, credential verification, training, engagement and retention of volunteers to support healthcare organizations with the medical preparedness and response to incidents and events… -Capability 15 (PHEP & HPP) Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 14

15. www.maineresponds.org Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 15

16. State of Maine Emergency Responder Volunteer Identification Cards Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 16

17. Current Partnering Programs Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 17

18. Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Medical Reserve Corps Maine 18

19. Who can be part of an MRC Unit? medical and public health professionals – physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians, and epidemiologists, etc. other community members – interpreters, chaplains, office workers, and legal advisors, etc. Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 19

20. MRC… more than just PHEP! Emergency Preparedness and Response Trainings Health Screenings Emergency Sheltering Obesity Reduction Responder Rehab Vaccination Clinics Disaster Medical Support Outreach to Underserved Community Members Disaster Risk Reduction Heart Health Medical Facility Surge Capacity Tobacco Cessation First Aid During Large Public Gatherings Community Event Support Planning, Logistical, & Administrative Support Healthy Living Veterinary Support and Pet Preparedness Health Education and Promotion Engaging Youth in Public Health Activities Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 20

21. MRC Units in Maine Unit 115 – Northeastern Maine Medical Reserve Corps Unit 2440 – Cumberland County Medical Reserve Corps Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 21

22. Maine’s Disaster Behavioral Health Response Team Healthcare professionals, clinicians, spiritual care providers and other qualified volunteers www.mainedisasterbehavioralhealth.com Maine’s Disaster Behavioral Health Response Team Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 22

23. A set of supportive mental health actions that address survivors’ emotional responses to a traumatic event & public health emergency. DBH provides assessments, information and referrals as an integral service to the community. Disaster Behavioral Health DBH (continued) Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 23

24. Disaster = Chaos = Fear = Stress Stress and fear decrease a person’s ability to engage in the following tasks: Problem solving Focusing Planning Communicating Following directions DBH (continued) Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 24

25. DBH: Purpose is to Improve adaptive functioning by decreasing stress & provide psychological first aid Assist survivors in doing the following: Understanding their situations and reactions Regaining a sense of mastery and control Identifying, labeling, and expressing emotions Adjusting to the disaster and losses Managing stress Making decisions and taking action Developing coping strategies Using community resources DBH (continued) Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 25

26. Communication & Integration Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 26

27. Collaboration Some easy ways to support this effort include… – Social Media Support – Newsletter Feature or Article – Host a Presentation – Join / Start an MRC Unit or other special response team – Register with Maine Responds today! Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 27

28. Sign up… …before you show up! Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 28

29. Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 29

30. Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 30

31. THANK YOU! jared.mccannell@maine.gov Office: (207) 287-4072 Cell: (207) 441-0786