VIRGINIA MRC. Volunteers Protecting Virginia s Health

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1 ESAR-VHP & VIRGINIA MRC Volunteers Protecting Virginia s Health

2 A few things to talk about What is ESAR-VHP The integration of ESAR-VHP & MRC Virginia MRC Role of Volunteers in Public Health Virginia Volunteer Health System

3 Emergency System for the Advance Registration of Volunteer Healthcare Professionals (ESAR-VHP) National system of State-based programs for managing health professional volunteers Recruitment and Advaace registration Licensure and credential verification Standardized credential levels Mobilization of volunteers

health professional volunteers Recruitment and Advaace registration Licensure

4 ESAR-VHP Mission To establish a national network of State-based programs that effectively facilitate the use of health professional volunteers in local, State, and Federal emergency responses.

5 Emergency System for the Advance Registration of Volunteer Healthcare Professionals (ESAR-VHP) PAHPA of 2006 directed ASPR to focus on all-hazards preparedness ESAR-VHP is a level 1 sub-capability required by HPP MRC National and ASPR in DHHS

ASPR to focus on all-hazards preparedness ESAR-VHP is a

6 Why is ESAR-VHP important? Volunteers practice at highest professional capacity Volunteers understand legal protections and liabilities Service delivery site confidence in volunteer competence

7 Why is ESAR-VHP important? Volunteers fully integrated into emergency response Standard classification leads to effective use of volunteers National standards allow for easier transfer across State lines

8 ESAR-VHP Professions Physicians (Allopathic and Osteopathic) Physician Assistants Registered Nurses Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses Psychologists Clinical Social Workers Dentists Marriage/Family Therapists Pharmacists Respiratory Therapists Mental Health Counselors Veterinarians Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists Medical Record and Health Information Technicians Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Counselors Veterinarians Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Medical and

9 ESAR-VHP Credential Levels Level 1: Verified active clinical hospital practice Level 2: Verified active clinical practice (non-hospital) Level 3: Verified State licensure or certification (in good standing) Level 4: Verified education or experience (no verification of licensure or clinical practice)

3: Verified State licensure or certification (in good standing) Level 4:

10 Vision of ESAR-VHP (ASPR) & MRC (OSG) Unified and systematic approach to Local- State-Federal coordination of volunteer health professionals, in support of existing resources, to improve the health, safety and resiliency of local communities, States, and the Nation in public health and medical responses.

support of existing resources, to improve the health, safety and resiliency

11 VA MRC Mission Community volunteers prepared to support ongoing public health initiatives and emergencies in localities throughout Virginia. Volunteers Protecting Virginia s Health

12 VA MRC Units Total Units = 29 TOTAL Volunteers = 10,000+

13 Supporting Public Health Medical Screening and Evaluation Medication and or Vaccine Administration Public Health Education & Outreach Peninsula MRC at Mennowood Retirement Center Outbreak Investigations

14 MRC Community Preparedness Outreach Community Presentations Community Events and Groups Planning Committees Individual Outreach Alexandria MRC

15 MRC Public Health Emergency Response Site Coordination Distribution of Forms Orientation & Education Registration Fairfax MRC POD Training

16 MRC Public Health Emergency Response Medical Screening and Evaluation Medication or Vaccine Administration Interpretation Responding to Community Inquiries & Concerns Chesterfield Flu Shot Clinic/Exercise

Administration Interpretation Responding to

17 MRC Public Health Emergency Response Staff Emergency Shelters Provide Emotional Counseling Provide Medical Services Deploy within the State & Nationally Southwest MRC Volunteer, NP in LA

18 Virginia Volunteer Health System (VVHS)? Web-based, secure & redundant Verifies licensure, DEA and Inspector General credentials Alerting function via HAN Standardizes volunteer roles and credential levels Future: State identification

Inspector General credentials Alerting function via HAN

20 Unique to Virginia Volunteer Health System (VVHS)? Customized Reporting MRC Volunteer Groups MRC Levels Communication Tools Volunteer Summary Reports Future: Direct HP Recruitment

21 Questions ESAR-VHP? Contact hhs.org Jennifer Freeland State Volunteer Coordinator

Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals (ESAR-VHP)

Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals (ESAR-VHP) MRC Region V Conference Friday, August 8, 2008 Steve Tise U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the