Meetings, Drills/Clinics and Training- Columbia/Boone County Medical Reserve Corps

Meetings, Drills/Clinics AND Training

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These meetings are open to all members and potential members of the Columbia/Boone
County Medical Reserve Corp. Classes are held at 6:00 p.m. in a large classroom at the
Columbia/Boone County Health Department.

October 28, 2006

Special Needs Populations

MRC member Tiffany Lee will present information about special needs populations. We will also have the latest information about the health department’s upcoming flu clinics. For MRC members participating in the November 4th drive-thru flu clinic there will be a brief information session just following the MRC meeting.

Board Meetings

Monthly Columbia/Boone County MRC Board meetings
Columbia/Boone County Health Department
Second monday each month (excluding December), 6-8 P.M.

Partial History

Pictures from Flu POD: Nov. 4, 2004

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Past Public meetings

DATE CLASS

October 28, 2006
Special Needs Populations

MRC member Tiffany Lee will present information about special needs populations. We will also have the latest information about the health department’s upcoming flu clinics. For MRC members participating in the November 4th drive-thru flu clinic there will be a brief information session just following the MRC meeting.

September 28, 2006
Fall Flu Clinics

Trina Teacutter of the Columbia/Boone County Health Department will present a session on the planned Fall Flu Clinics. The presentation will include information on flu vaccines, planned vaccination dates, and on volunteer opportunities.

Aug 31, 2006
NO MEETING (Planned Recess)

July 27, 2006
Pandemic Flu Planning

Chris Smith, Bioterrorism Planner for the Columbia/Boone County Health Department, presents a session on current Pandemic Flu planning efforts. Also, we'll have updates on all upcoming exercises and training opportunities.

June 22, 2006
Disease Investigation, Part 3 (tentative) & Updates

Sarah Rainey, Epidemiologist for the Columbia/Boone County Health Department, presents the third in a series on Disease Investigation within the Columbia/Boone County Emergency Response Plan. We'll also have the following: 1. Recap of the SNS Exercise held in Springfield, MO on June 13-14, 2006. 2. Update on exercises and upcoming training opportunities.

May 26, 2006
Disease Investigation, Part 2 & Updates

Sarah Rainey, Epidemiologist for the Columbia/Boone County Health Department, presents the second in a series on Disease Investigation within the Columbia/Boone County Emergency Response Plan. We'll also have updates on the following: 1. Volunteer Orientation and Training Program Development and Volunteer Recruitment 2. Specialty Training (MRC Command, Public Information, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration, Operations) 3. Recap of the mid-Missouri “May”Hem Exercise, May 15 at the Callaway County Health Department.

April 26, 2006
Disease Investigation, Part 1

Sarah Rainey, Epidemiologist for the Columbia/Boone County Health Department, presents the first in a series on Disease Investigation within the Columbia/Boone County Emergency Response Plan

March 29, 2006
Preparing for Deployment

Preparations for local and non-local deployment is the topic of this meeting.

February 22, 2006
Disaster Volunteer Experiences

Three members of the local MRC give stories of their FEMA, Red Cross & military deployments in Florida, Mississippi, and Texas.

January 25, 2006
Cancelled

Dec 28, 2005
NO MEETING (Planned Recess)

Nov 30, 2005
Member Appreciation Night

Recognition and appreciation for the membership of the MRC - come join the celebration!

Oct 26, 2005
Radiation

Medical effects, potential radiation events in community, dirty bombs, nuclear incidents, response preparations.

Sept 28, 2005 Disaster Mental Health
This session will focus on the critical role of mental health workers in a disaster, and in particular their assistance with medical/public health/ EMS resources.

Aug 31, 2005 SPECIAL PLANNING MEETING

Jul 27, 2005
Pandemic Influenza

With the spread of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Southeast Asia, the CDC and the WHO are stepping up their preparedness for a likely pandemic outbreak. This session will discuss the issues unique to this particular strain of influenza, and discuss community preparedness in the face of a potential or actual community outbreak. Infection Control and PPE as it relates to the flu will be covered.

Jun 29, 2005
Hazardous Materials and Decontamination (HazMat/DCON)

Hazardous materials including chemicals, nuclear waste, and explosives, can be released accidentally or intentionally into the environment, resulting in contamination, injury, and death to both primary victims and emergency personnel. This presentation will outline the potential hazards, as well as the steps to safely remove substances from exposed persons while protecting both the environment and rescuers.

May 25, 2005 Grass Roots Planning (check your email)

Apr 27, 2005
Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Deployment

In 1999, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Strategic National Stockpile to provide an inventory of medications and supplies that can be deployed in the event of a public health emergency requiring rapid treatment of a large population. This presentation outlines the critical role of medical and non-medical volunteers in mass immunizations and dispensing of pharmaceuticals from the SNS.

Mar 30, 2005
Columbia/Boone County Community Disaster Plan

Most persons are familiar with the concepts of emergency preparedness within their own organizations and workplaces. In the event of a disaster, however, it is critical to have an integrated community response. This presentation will provide an overview of the local medical/public health/EMS resources and outline their roles and responsibilities in responding to incidents and hazards in Columbia and Boone County.

Feb 23, 2005
National Incident Management System (NIMS)

In February 2003, President Bush directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Command System (NIMS). The intent of the NIMS is to provide federal standards for response that will be applicable to all domestic incidents and hazards, regardless of size or complexity, and to facilitate coordination and cooperation among all levels of government and emergency response agencies. This presentation will discuss the concepts, principles, and basic components of the National Incident Command System.

Jan 26, 2005
Basic Incident Command System/Incident Management System (ICS/IMS)

The principles of the ICS/IMS were created in response to a series of wildfires in Southern California in 1970, which brought to light difficulties when emergency personnel from multiple jurisdictions respond to the same event. The goal of ICS/IMS is to simplify communication, establish clear lines of authority and command among multiple agencies, and define roles and responsibilities of all disaster response participants. This presentation will introduce the basic structure and principles of the Incident Command and Incident Management System.

Suggested Training

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Web training is available at this FEMA site - take it via the web or download the PDF
or see classes below.

CPR & First Aid
Location: Boone County Red Cross, 1805 West Worley Street, Columbia

(Note: we'll have a local, MRC class asap)

Link to Red Cross Training schedule

Mass Antibiotic Dispensing-Managing Volunteer Staffing - December 2nd Webcast

Link to CDC Training

CERT Training

Link to CERT Training schedule

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DATE	CLASS
October 28, 2006	*Special Needs Populations* MRC member Tiffany Lee will present information about special needs populations. We will also have the latest information about the health department’s upcoming flu clinics. For MRC members participating in the November 4th drive-thru flu clinic there will be a brief information session just following the MRC meeting.
September 28, 2006	*Fall Flu Clinics* Trina Teacutter of the Columbia/Boone County Health Department will present a session on the planned Fall Flu Clinics. The presentation will include information on flu vaccines, planned vaccination dates, and on volunteer opportunities.
Aug 31, 2006	*NO MEETING (Planned Recess)*
July 27, 2006	*Pandemic Flu Planning* Chris Smith, Bioterrorism Planner for the Columbia/Boone County Health Department, presents a session on current Pandemic Flu planning efforts. Also, we'll have updates on all upcoming exercises and training opportunities.
June 22, 2006	*Disease Investigation, Part 3 (tentative) & Updates* Sarah Rainey, Epidemiologist for the Columbia/Boone County Health Department, presents the third in a series on Disease Investigation within the Columbia/Boone County Emergency Response Plan. We'll also have the following: 1. Recap of the SNS Exercise held in Springfield, MO on June 13-14, 2006. 2. Update on exercises and upcoming training opportunities.
May 26, 2006	*Disease Investigation, Part 2 & Updates* Sarah Rainey, Epidemiologist for the Columbia/Boone County Health Department, presents the second in a series on Disease Investigation within the Columbia/Boone County Emergency Response Plan. We'll also have updates on the following: 1. Volunteer Orientation and Training Program Development and Volunteer Recruitment 2. Specialty Training (MRC Command, Public Information, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration, Operations) 3. Recap of the mid-Missouri “May”Hem Exercise, May 15 at the Callaway County Health Department.
April 26, 2006	*Disease Investigation, Part 1* Sarah Rainey, Epidemiologist for the Columbia/Boone County Health Department, presents the first in a series on Disease Investigation within the Columbia/Boone County Emergency Response Plan
March 29, 2006	*Preparing for Deployment* Preparations for local and non-local deployment is the topic of this meeting.
February 22, 2006	*Disaster Volunteer Experiences* Three members of the local MRC give stories of their FEMA, Red Cross & military deployments in Florida, Mississippi, and Texas.
January 25, 2006	*Cancelled*
Dec 28, 2005	*NO MEETING (Planned Recess)*
Nov 30, 2005	*Member Appreciation Night* Recognition and appreciation for the membership of the MRC - come join the celebration!
Oct 26, 2005	*Radiation* Medical effects, potential radiation events in community, dirty bombs, nuclear incidents, response preparations.
Sept 28, 2005	Disaster Mental Health This session will focus on the critical role of mental health workers in a disaster, and in particular their assistance with medical/public health/ EMS resources.
Aug 31, 2005	SPECIAL PLANNING MEETING
Jul 27, 2005	*Pandemic Influenza* With the spread of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Southeast Asia, the CDC and the WHO are stepping up their preparedness for a likely pandemic outbreak. This session will discuss the issues unique to this particular strain of influenza, and discuss community preparedness in the face of a potential or actual community outbreak. Infection Control and PPE as it relates to the flu will be covered.
Jun 29, 2005	*Hazardous Materials and Decontamination (HazMat/DCON)* Hazardous materials including chemicals, nuclear waste, and explosives, can be released accidentally or intentionally into the environment, resulting in contamination, injury, and death to both primary victims and emergency personnel. This presentation will outline the potential hazards, as well as the steps to safely remove substances from exposed persons while protecting both the environment and rescuers.
May 25, 2005	Grass Roots Planning (check your email)
Apr 27, 2005	*Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Deployment* In 1999, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Strategic National Stockpile to provide an inventory of medications and supplies that can be deployed in the event of a public health emergency requiring rapid treatment of a large population. This presentation outlines the critical role of medical and non-medical volunteers in mass immunizations and dispensing of pharmaceuticals from the SNS.
Mar 30, 2005	*Columbia/Boone County Community Disaster Plan* Most persons are familiar with the concepts of emergency preparedness within their own organizations and workplaces. In the event of a disaster, however, it is critical to have an integrated community response. This presentation will provide an overview of the local medical/public health/EMS resources and outline their roles and responsibilities in responding to incidents and hazards in Columbia and Boone County.
Feb 23, 2005	*National Incident Management System (NIMS)* In February 2003, President Bush directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Command System (NIMS). The intent of the NIMS is to provide federal standards for response that will be applicable to all domestic incidents and hazards, regardless of size or complexity, and to facilitate coordination and cooperation among all levels of government and emergency response agencies. This presentation will discuss the concepts, principles, and basic components of the National Incident Command System.
Jan 26, 2005	*Basic Incident Command System/Incident Management System (ICS/IMS)* The principles of the ICS/IMS were created in response to a series of wildfires in Southern California in 1970, which brought to light difficulties when emergency personnel from multiple jurisdictions respond to the same event. The goal of ICS/IMS is to simplify communication, establish clear lines of authority and command among multiple agencies, and define roles and responsibilities of all disaster response participants. This presentation will introduce the basic structure and principles of the Incident Command and Incident Management System.