The Coalition established workgroups to address the focus areas identified in the grant requirements. Workgroups are open to unlimited participation from organizations that have a role in emergency response efforts. Workgroups include:
Purpose: The purpose of the Modular Emergency Medical System (MEMS) / District 1 Partnership Workgroup is to facilitate partnerships within District 1 communities and utilize infrastructure inside and outside hospitals to accommodate the surge of patients after a mass casualty incident. In addition the workgroup will create and maintain procedures to staff and operate such sites in accordance with the regional bioterrorism response plan.
Purpose: The purpose of the hospital workgroup is to provide a forum where District 1 hospital representatives can identify resources, share ideas, and prioritize needs to increase the level of preparedness in District 1 communities.
Purpose: The purpose of the pre hospital workgroup is to provide a forum where District 1 EMS agency representatives and medical control authorities can identify resources, share ideas, and prioritize needs to increase level of preparedness in District 1 communities
Purpose: The purpose of the Disaster Mental Health and Human Services workgroup is to ensure adequate disaster mental health and human service resources and response plans in District 1.
Purpose: The purpose of the pharmacy workgroup is to provide a forum where District 1 hospital pharmacy representatives can identify resources, share ideas, and prioritize needs to increase the level of pharmaceutical preparedness in District 1 communities.
Purpose: The purpose of the LTC workgroup is to provide a forum where representatives from both Long Term Care and Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) facilities may share planning and preparedness needs and ideas. The workgroup will target integration among local and regional partners in healthcare, public health, and emergency management.
