In a disaster or major emergency an CMRC volunteer would be given assignments commensurate with their experience and professional licensure. Activities may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
Assisting at prophylaxis or immunization clinic sites set up by the City. This activity could include patient screening and administration of medications.
Assisting with the distribution of medical supplies or pharmaceuticals stockpiled by the City or provided through the State and/or the Strategic National Stockpile.
Providing assessment and treatment of minor medical problems that could result from environmental exposure or communal living conditions (e.g. shelters or parks where people might congregate following a disaster), but are not serious enough to warrant treatment at a hospital.
Providing direct patient care at hospitals and/or clinics. The CMRC volunteer would be deployed to the private sector setting upon the request for assistance by such hospital or clinic. This could include various medical specialties, dental, or behavioral health venues.
Providing medical and non-medical staffing for organized shelters upon the request of the American Red Cross Southeastern Virginia Chapter or other officially recognized response agency.
Assisting with Public Health community assessment activities.
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