Disaster Preparedness: Disaster Volunteerism
First Aired: 10/26/2009
43 minutes
When disaster strikes, we need all the help we can get, especially within the healthcare field. But how can well-meaning volunteers offer their assistance without becoming a hindrance to the carefully coordinated disaster plan? Dr. John Blossom and infectious disease specialist Dr. Christian Sandrock talk with disaster response experts about how healthcare providers of all varieties can volunteer through sanctioned organizations and how we can train more people as volunteers for future disasters. (#16929)
California Resources:
- California Area Health Education Center
- California Department of Public Health
- California Emergency Management Agency
- California Emergency Medical Services Authority
- California Poison Control System
- California Preparedness Education Network
- County of San Diego: Office of Emergency Services
- Navy Medical Center San Diego
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National Resources:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
- Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT)
- Federal AHEC Office
- FEMA NIMS Resource Center
- Flu.gov
- Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
- National Area Health Education Center Organization
- Ready.gov
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