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Course Overview |
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Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Managing Volunteer Staffing
Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and
Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast and Webcast
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Originally aired December 2, 2004
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
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The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) was established in 1999 at the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide an inventory of medications
and medical supplies available to send to a location in the event of a large
infectious disease outbreak or other public health emergency, including
a bioterrorism attack. A key element to the success of dispensing SNS
medications and supplies is the role of volunteers. This live interactive
program will highlight the essential elements of an effective volunteer program.
Panel members will identify challenges in recruiting, managing and maintaining
volunteer staffing, as well as determine appropriate solutions
to many common problems associated with state and local volunteer program.
A question and answer session will enable participants nationwide
to pose questions to panelists via a toll free telephone, fax, or TTY lines.
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Goal
To introduce participants to the five essential elements
of a successful volunteer program, which include recruitment,
training, coordination and management, and volunteer maintenance;
as well as introduce the different types of volunteers--medical and
non-medical; spontaneous and planned.
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Objectives
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- List the four essential elements of a successful volunteer program.
- Identify two challenges facing volunteer recruiters.
- Determine the appropriate training for all volunteers both spontaneous and planned.
- Establish clear roles and responsibilities for volunteers and volunteer organizations.
- Identify the volunteer management needed for an effective mass antibiotic dispensing campaign.
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Target Audience
This broadcast is designed for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) local and state planners.
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Presenters
William F. Raub, PhD, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Public Health Emergency Preparedness,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Ruth Thornburg, MA, MS, Public Information & Communications Specialist,
Strategic National Stockpile Program, CDC
Linda Soos-Davis, MA, Human Service Division Chief,
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management
CDR Robert Tosatto, RPh, MPH, MBA, Medical Reserve Corps Program Director, U.S. Public Health Service
Kevin Eidson, PharmD, Strategic National Stockpile Coordinator,
Tennessee Department of Health
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Site Registration Information
Site registration is now open and will only be available through the
CDC/ATSDR Training and Continuing Education Online at
http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtnonline.
Site Administrators/Facilitators please register downlink facilities in order
to allow viewers to locate a viewing site.
Individuals who have questions about registration should call
1-800-41-TRAIN or email ce@cdc.gov.
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Webcast Information
This program will have a live webcast and also will be available
for viewing after December 2, 2004 at
http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtn/webcast/antibiotic2/default.asp.
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Downlink Information
Satellite downlink sites must have a steerable antenna
that can receive either C- or Ku-band channels.
A telephone and fax machine near the viewing room will
allow interaction with the presenters. The program will be closed-captioned.
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Additional Resources
For the American Red Cross pre-event shelter facility checklists
information visit http://www.redcross.org.
NVOAD coordinates the efforts of many volunteer organizations responding to disasters.
http://www.nvoad.org
CERT helps emergency personnel train members of neighborhoods,
community organizations, or workplaces in basic response skills.
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/CERT/
The Medical Reserve Corps units established within the community play an integral part in preparedness and response strategy.
http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov
Hands On Network organizations, formerly CityCares, engage more than 300,000
volunteers nationwide in direct service to their communities each year.
http://handsonnetwork.org/
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Videotapes
Contact your State Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Consultant to request a videotape.
For further information, contact SNS_PPB@cdc.gov. |
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This page last reviewed: November 4, 2004
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