2012 Health/Medical Reserve Corps Spring Training Event
May 19th, 2012
8:00am – 4:30pm
Hillsboro Conference Center
102 SW Washington St.
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Point of Contact: Chris Goodwin (503) 572-9138 christopher_goodwin@co.washington.or.us
It is our pleasure to invite you to attend the 2012 Regional Health/Medical Reserve Corps Spring Training Event! This is a one-day “mini-conference” that includes a variety of trainings relevant to the duties and effectiveness of members all over the region. We will have volunteers in attendance from Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah and Washington counties; Nehalem Bay; and southwest Washington State.
This is a free event, but you are required to register at the appropriate website for where you volunteer. You do not need to print the tickets, but you do need to register online.
Once you register for the main ticket you will be shown a list of classes. Choose up to 4 classes on this screen to complete your registration.
Registration Sites:
Clackamas County - http://ste2012-clackco.doattend.com/
Location
The event is happening at the Hillsboro Conference Center. This is located on the ground floor of a county parking structure in downtown Hillsboro, Oregon. There is free parking in the structure on the 3rd floor and above.
There are many restaurant opportunities within walking distance for you to enjoy during the lunch break.
Session Description
Community Preparedness -Pilot Presentation Sue Mohnkern, RN, MPH, Public Health Preparedness Program Supervisor, Washington County
Our regional team has assembled a guide to preparedness for community use. This guide will be made available across the region so that community leaders, citizens (and MRC/HRC volunteers!) – can provide a basic and accessible course in emergency preparedness. Please join us in this test presentation so we can use your valuable experience and observations to polish the final product!
Cooking in the Dark Marcie Maynes, President, Simple SafetyLLC
This class teaches families how to stay at home and live comfortably without electricity and running water for at least two weeks. Topics covered include safe water storage, lighting options, cooking options, and meal planning.Attendees have the opportunity to purchase a supply box, including an “apple box oven,” for $14.
Disasters & Disabilities: Tips for Responders
Danielle Bailey, MPH, Oregon Office on Disability and Health
This training provides disability-specific tips and best practices for responders when encountering individuals with disabilities. The presentation emphasizes the idea that no matter what type of emergent situation, natural or manmade, responders would need the skill set and knowledge to address the needs of individuals with disabilities. In addition, responders also need to have the knowledge that each disability is unique and that not all disabilities are easily detected.
Disaster Sanitation: What to Do With Pee & Poo
Abigail Brown, WRPM Robert F. Sweeney, MS, REHS, President of Environmental Management Systems Inc.
In a disaster response or sheltering situation, victims and responders don’t always have access to functional sewers, running water, or bathrooms. Wherever there is a concentration of people, gross and dangerous wastes can collect and affect everybody’s well-being and health. This course explores practical techniques to prepare for and handle human waste.
IS-100.b – Introduction to Incident Command System
Rich Konrad, Certified FEMA Instructor
As one of the required core trainings for all MRC/HRC volunteers in the region, this class introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. It describes the history, features, principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
IS-700.a – National Incident Management System: An Introduction
Rich Konrad, Certified FEMA Instructor
Also a required core training for all MRC/HRC volunteers in the region, This course introduces and overviews the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents.
Leadership Challenges in Disaster Response
Alice Busch, EMT-B, Oregon Certified Emergency Management Specialist
Disasters and other high stress situations can cause tense interpersonal and leadership challenges. This course functions as a discussion about leadership tactics, touching on how to deal with conflict and difficult situations within leadership/unit structures in high stress disaster situations.
Point-of-Dispensing (POD)
Lianne Martinez, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Region IV Public Health
As a required core training for our region’s HRC/MRC volunteers, this class will introduce you to the command structure of, and your role in a Point-of-Dispensing (POD) operation. A POD is a location from which responders can distribute medications to large numbers of people.
Psychological First Aid II: Anger
Bernadette Dominguez, RN, MSN, Mental Health Planner
Expanding on the lessons learned Psychological First Aid, this course addresses awareness and methods of helping survivors function by focusing on de-escalation of the feelings of anger that may arise in a disaster situation.
Recommended Prerequisite: Psychological First Aid.
The first PFA course can be taken online: http://learn.nctsn.org/course/category.php?id=11
Psychological First Aid III: Anxiety
Bernadette Dominguez, RN, MSN, Mental Health Planner
Expanding on the lessons learned Psychological First Aid, this course focused on techniques to calm and support individuals who are experiencing anxiety.
.Recommended Prerequisites: Psychological First Aid I and II.
The first PFA course can be taken online:http://learn.nctsn.org/course/category.php?id=11