YOU'RE INVITED
Wednesday, February 10
Noon ET
Join Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for a special teleconference on the recent earthquake in Haiti.
Speakers include:
Dr. Greg Elder, medical director for MSF programs in Haiti, Somalia, Uganda, and Nigeria;
Jordan Wiley, logistician who was in Port-au-Prince when the earthquake hit;
Sophie Delaunay, MSF executive director in the United States.
The earthquake in Haiti has been described as among the largest catastrophes of the last 100 years. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, Doctors Without Borders was able to respond immediately.
Hear first-hand how our medical teams set up makeshift clinics to triage patients on the grounds of destroyed hospital structures; how we accomplished complicated surgical procedures in an inflatable hospital and tents; and the future of our work as we continue to address medical challenges the Haitian people are facing.
Find out how your donations are being put to work. Ask your questions. Please join us. All you need is a phone line and (optional) an internet connection.
Register at http://haitiupdate.eventbrite.com/
Topic: Haiti Earthquake Update
Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Time: 12 noon EST
11 am CST
10 am MST
9 am PST
8 am AST
7 am HST
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC)
Mark your calendars! The federal EMSC Program is sponsoring 3 free webcasts listed below in February and March. Agendas for the first 2, developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, are also provided.
Register at least 1 week in advance at: http://www.mchcom.com/
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
12:00-1:30 PM (Eastern Time)
State of Emergency Department Preparedness for Children: Release of Joint Statement - A Consensus on the Essentials
Moderator: CAPT Daniel Kavanaugh, MSW, LCSW-C, Senior Program Manager, Health Resources and Services Administration, Emergency Medical Services for Children Program
Overview of New AAP/ACEP/ENA Guidelines/Stats: Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Emergency Department Pediatric Preparedness Promo Video Featuring Noah Wyle from the TV Show "ER"
Role of the Physician Coordinator: Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Role of the Nursing Coordinator: Sally K. Snow, RN, BSN, FAEN
Role of the Pediatrician: Robert A. Wiebe, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Interface with National Initiatives: Institute of Medicine, EMSC Performance Measures & More: Joseph L. Wright, MD, MPH, FAAP
Implementation Barriers, Benefits, Cost: Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Question & Answers: All Speakers
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
1:00-2:30 PM (Eastern Time)
State of All Hazards Preparedness for Children: Partnerships & Models for Merging Emergency Department & Disaster Preparedness Efforts Nationwide
Moderator: CAPT Daniel Kavanaugh, MSW, LCSW-C, Senior Program Manager, Health Resources and Services Administration, Emergency Medical Services for Children Program
Summary of State of Emergency & All Hazard Preparedness for Children: Steven E. Krug, MD, FAAP
Making Children a National Priority: A Report from the National Commission on Children & Disasters: Michael R. Anderson, MD, FAAP
Resources & Tools for Pediatric Disaster Planning: Jeffrey S. Upperman, MD, FAAP
H1N1 Pandemic - Lessons Learned: MAJ, MC, USAR Daniel B. Fagbuyi, MD, FAAP
Key Stakeholders - Partners in Planning
American College of Emergency Physicians
Ramon W. Johnson, MD, FAAP, FACEP (to be confirmed)
Emergency Nurses Association
Lori A. Upton, RN, BSN, MS, CEM
American Academy of Pediatrics
Sarita Chung, MD, FAAP
Questions & Answers: All Speakers
Thursday, March 25, 2010
1:00-3:00pm Eastern
ESI for Pediatric Triage
AAP WEBCAST AGENDAS
SPONSORED BY THE FEDERAL EMSC PROGRAM
Register at least 1 week in advance at: http://www.mchcom.com/
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
12:00-1:30 PM (Eastern Time)
State of Emergency Department Preparedness for Children: Release of Joint Statement - A Consensus on the Essentials
Moderator: CAPT Daniel Kavanaugh, MSW, LCSW-C, Senior Program Manager, Health Resources and Services Administration, Emergency Medical Services for Children Program
Overview of New AAP/ACEP/ENA Guidelines/Stats: Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Emergency Department Pediatric Preparedness Promo Video Featuring Noah Wyle from the TV Show "ER"
Role of the Physician Coordinator: Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Role of the Nursing Coordinator: Sally K. Snow, RN, BSN, FAEN
Role of the Pediatrician: Robert A. Wiebe, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Interface with National Initiatives: Institute of Medicine, EMSC Performance Measures & More: Joseph L. Wright, MD, MPH, FAAP
Implementation Barriers, Benefits, Cost: Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FAAP, FACEP
Question & Answers: All Speakers
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
1:00-2:30 PM (Eastern Time)
State of All Hazards Preparedness for Children: Partnerships & Models for Merging Emergency Department & Disaster Preparedness Efforts Nationwide
Moderator: CAPT Daniel Kavanaugh, MSW, LCSW-C, Senior Program Manager, Health Resources and Services Administration, Emergency Medical Services for Children Program
Summary of State of Emergency & All Hazard Preparedness for Children: Steven E. Krug, MD, FAAP
Making Children a National Priority: A Report from the National Commission on Children & Disasters: Michael R. Anderson, MD, FAAP
Resources & Tools for Pediatric Disaster Planning: Jeffrey S. Upperman, MD, FAAP
H1N1 Pandemic - Lessons Learned: MAJ, MC, USAR Daniel B. Fagbuyi, MD, FAAP
Key Stakeholders - Partners in Planning
American College of Emergency Physicians
Ramon W. Johnson, MD, FAAP, FACEP (to be confirmed)
Emergency Nurses Association
Lori A. Upton, RN, BSN, MS, CEM
American Academy of Pediatrics
Sarita Chung, MD, FAAP
Questions & Answers: All Speakers
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
1:00-3:00pm Eastern
ESI for Pediatric Triage
AAP WEBCAST AGENDAS
SPONSORED BY THE FEDERAL EMSC PROGRAM
Monday, February 1, 2010
World Conference on Disaster Management
If you would like to apply to volunteer at the World Conference on Disaster Management in Toronto, Canada, from June 6-9, please visit the following Web site to complete the online application process:
http://www.wcdm.org/Toronto/volunteering.html
Volunteers must register by April 14, 2010. Detailed information is available at the Web address listed above.
http://www.wcdm.org/Toronto/volunteering.html
Volunteers must register by April 14, 2010. Detailed information is available at the Web address listed above.
Volunteer "Victims"
Anne Arundel County is looking for volunteer “victims” for an exercise they’re having on March 14 in Glen Burnie.
The exercise involves a train crash and some of the mock victims would wear makeup (moulage) to simulate injuries.
It starts at 6 am and goes until 2 pm. There is no compensation involved, but all volunteers will be given lunch.
Call Erin Valentine, MEP, Exercise Program Administrator, Maryland Emergency Management Agency phone 410-517-3648; Emergency Management Agency desk: (410) 517-3648 email: evalentine@mema.state.md.us
The exercise involves a train crash and some of the mock victims would wear makeup (moulage) to simulate injuries.
It starts at 6 am and goes until 2 pm. There is no compensation involved, but all volunteers will be given lunch.
Call Erin Valentine, MEP, Exercise Program Administrator, Maryland Emergency Management Agency phone 410-517-3648; Emergency Management Agency desk: (410) 517-3648 email: evalentine@mema.state.md.us
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Medical Care Volunteers
Thank you for your interest in volunteering to assist in disaster relief efforts in Haiti. HHS, as part of the overall U.S. government effort, is working closely with the international community and the Haitian government. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the lead federal agency for the U.S. response and has set up a Web site where you can learn more about current needs and how to help. Please visit http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti/ for more information.
The immediate and long-term health and medical needs of Haiti are currently being assessed by the United Nations and the Pan American Health Organization with the Haitian government. Once we know more about the results of this assessment, we'll have a better sense of the possibilities for volunteering. In the meantime, HHS has set up an email where medical professionals can send offers of volunteer medical care services. If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to Haiti.volunteer@hhs.gov and include your name, clinical area, specialty skills, degrees, and language capabilities (in particular, whether you speak Haitian Creole or French and if so, your level of fluency). We'll log your information and share it with USAID; you may be contacted if an opportunity becomes available that matches your skill set.*
We are receiving an outpouring of offers, indicative of the generosity of the American people. Please keep in mind that volunteer opportunities in disaster settings are rare, and it may not be possible to accept your offer for assistance at this time.
We would like to make it easier to take advantage of your skills and willingness to volunteer in future health emergencies, whether domestic or international. Please consider participation in two important disaster relief programs that would greatly benefit from your interest and expertise, the Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals (ESAR-VHP) (esarvhp@hhs.gov) and the Medical Reserve Corps. These programs allow you the opportunity to establish a relationship with your state or the federal government in advance of an event, so that you can be prepared, credentialed and ready to go before the need strikes.
* We are collecting this information under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 217b. The information below must be completed and submitted to determine suitability to serve as a volunteer with the HHS. The purpose is to gather basic contact information and information about your background and skill set. Please answer all questions as fully and completely as possible. To accomplish the purpose of this collection, we may disclose information outside of the Department of Health and Human Services, consistent with the routine uses found in system of records notice, OPM/GOVT-5, available at http://privacy.defense.gov/govwide/opm_govt-5.shtml. If you do not provide the requested information, HHS will not be able to register your offer to volunteer.
http://www.hhs.gov/haiti/volunteers.html
The immediate and long-term health and medical needs of Haiti are currently being assessed by the United Nations and the Pan American Health Organization with the Haitian government. Once we know more about the results of this assessment, we'll have a better sense of the possibilities for volunteering. In the meantime, HHS has set up an email where medical professionals can send offers of volunteer medical care services. If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to Haiti.volunteer@hhs.gov and include your name, clinical area, specialty skills, degrees, and language capabilities (in particular, whether you speak Haitian Creole or French and if so, your level of fluency). We'll log your information and share it with USAID; you may be contacted if an opportunity becomes available that matches your skill set.*
We are receiving an outpouring of offers, indicative of the generosity of the American people. Please keep in mind that volunteer opportunities in disaster settings are rare, and it may not be possible to accept your offer for assistance at this time.
We would like to make it easier to take advantage of your skills and willingness to volunteer in future health emergencies, whether domestic or international. Please consider participation in two important disaster relief programs that would greatly benefit from your interest and expertise, the Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals (ESAR-VHP) (esarvhp@hhs.gov) and the Medical Reserve Corps. These programs allow you the opportunity to establish a relationship with your state or the federal government in advance of an event, so that you can be prepared, credentialed and ready to go before the need strikes.
* We are collecting this information under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 217b. The information below must be completed and submitted to determine suitability to serve as a volunteer with the HHS. The purpose is to gather basic contact information and information about your background and skill set. Please answer all questions as fully and completely as possible. To accomplish the purpose of this collection, we may disclose information outside of the Department of Health and Human Services, consistent with the routine uses found in system of records notice, OPM/GOVT-5, available at http://privacy.defense.gov/govwide/opm_govt-5.shtml. If you do not provide the requested information, HHS will not be able to register your offer to volunteer.
http://www.hhs.gov/haiti/volunteers.html
The Aidmatrix Network
FEMA, the Aidmatrix Foundation and Corporate Sponsors have partnered to launch a virtual portal to allow companies or individuals to offer their support on-line to leading organizations in humanitarian relief. This portal is designed to make it as easy to offer financial support, product donations, or to donate your skills and time to nonprofit organizations active in disaster relief. Please select below if you would like to extend your support to national nonprofits or to a specific state and their nonprofit partners.
The Aidmatrix Network helps nonprofit organizations get access to offers of support. If you are a nonprofit and are interested in becoming a member of VOAD, please click here for a listing of VOADs by state or here to see the membership criteria and application for National VOAD membership. For information on disaster preparedness for individuals and businesses, please click here. To apply for disaster assistance, please click here.
http://www.aidmatrixnetwork.org/FEMA/Index.aspx
The Aidmatrix Network helps nonprofit organizations get access to offers of support. If you are a nonprofit and are interested in becoming a member of VOAD, please click here for a listing of VOADs by state or here to see the membership criteria and application for National VOAD membership. For information on disaster preparedness for individuals and businesses, please click here. To apply for disaster assistance, please click here.
http://www.aidmatrixnetwork.org/FEMA/Index.aspx
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Free Web-Conference on SE Pediatric Surge Capacity
The Alabama Department of Public Health and The Center for Public Health Preparedness are hosting a free web-conference on pediatric surge capacity in the Southeast. The webcast is 1:00-2:30 p.m. (Eastern) next Wednesday, February 3rd. Click the link below to register, and please share this information with anyone else who may have an interest in this topic.
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A Multi-state, Multi-organizational Solution to Limited Regional
Pediatric Medical Surge Capacity in the Southeastern United States
Conference Details
Target Audience: Nurses, physicians, pediatricians, emergency responders, emergency management officials, public health care workers, and hospital administrators.
Registration: www.adph.org/alphtn
Cost: There is no cost to view.
Continuing Education: Nurses 1.5 hours Social Workers 1.5 hours
Technical Information: To receive complete technical information you must register at www.adph.org/alphtn
Satellite - Live satellite conference on C band (analog).
Webcast - Live webcast with RealPlayer or Windows Media Player. Be sure to test your computer with the “test connection link” at www.adph.org/alphtn
Audio - To listen by phone, call 1-888-557-8511. Enter access code 972-1530 #. Press # again to listen to the conference.
On Demand - Available 2-3 business days after the live broadcast from the On Demand page of our website.
Conference Materials: Posted on our website approximately one week before the program for registered participants.
Conference Details Questions: Call: 334-206-5618 Email: alphtn@adph.state.al.us
A lack of pediatric surge capacity is particularly acute in the Southeastern United States because of the relatively low number of pediatric facilities and limited health resources. Program faculty will address the obstacles faced in regional pediatric surge and discuss the efforts of more than 40 organizations to organize and maintain the Southeastern Regional Pediatric Disaster Surge Network – a voluntary group of health care providers, public health departments, volunteers, and emergency responders from five southern states.
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A Multi-state, Multi-organizational Solution to Limited Regional
Pediatric Medical Surge Capacity in the Southeastern United States
Conference Details
Target Audience: Nurses, physicians, pediatricians, emergency responders, emergency management officials, public health care workers, and hospital administrators.
Registration: www.adph.org/alphtn
Cost: There is no cost to view.
Continuing Education: Nurses 1.5 hours Social Workers 1.5 hours
Technical Information: To receive complete technical information you must register at www.adph.org/alphtn
Satellite - Live satellite conference on C band (analog).
Webcast - Live webcast with RealPlayer or Windows Media Player. Be sure to test your computer with the “test connection link” at www.adph.org/alphtn
Audio - To listen by phone, call 1-888-557-8511. Enter access code 972-1530 #. Press # again to listen to the conference.
On Demand - Available 2-3 business days after the live broadcast from the On Demand page of our website.
Conference Materials: Posted on our website approximately one week before the program for registered participants.
Conference Details Questions: Call: 334-206-5618 Email: alphtn@adph.state.al.us
A lack of pediatric surge capacity is particularly acute in the Southeastern United States because of the relatively low number of pediatric facilities and limited health resources. Program faculty will address the obstacles faced in regional pediatric surge and discuss the efforts of more than 40 organizations to organize and maintain the Southeastern Regional Pediatric Disaster Surge Network – a voluntary group of health care providers, public health departments, volunteers, and emergency responders from five southern states.
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