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Emergency preparedness volunteer training program.

Amanda K Matthews1, Kristin Sprague, Eileen Girling

  • 1Division of Community Public Health, Vermont Department of Health, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05402, USA. amatthe@vdh.state.vt.us

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : JPHMP
|October 6, 2005
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The Vermont Department of Health created a volunteer training program for disease outbreaks. This initiative aims to bolster public health emergency response capabilities by recruiting and preparing a diverse volunteer workforce.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Emergency Management
  • Volunteer Training

Background:

  • The Vermont Department of Health (VDH) faces staffing shortages for mass prophylaxis and vaccination clinics during disease outbreaks.
  • A robust volunteer workforce is crucial for effective public health emergency response.
  • Existing resources may be insufficient to meet the demands of large-scale public health emergencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a comprehensive emergency preparedness volunteer training program for the VDH.
  • To enhance the capacity of the VDH to respond to natural or man-made disease outbreaks.
  • To create a training program adaptable for both community and healthcare professional volunteers.

Main Methods:

  • The training program incorporates foundational public health principles and emergency preparedness concepts.

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  • It includes hands-on training, utilizing Job Action Sheets for simulated "just-in-time" training exercises.
  • A multifaceted training delivery approach (online, mail, in-person) is being implemented to maximize volunteer engagement.

    • Main Results:

    • The VDH has identified challenges in volunteer recruitment and retention.
    • A new training program aims to address these recruitment difficulties by offering flexible learning modalities.
    • The program emphasizes personal and family preparedness alongside professional roles.

    Conclusions:

    • The VDH's volunteer training program is essential for strengthening public health emergency response.
    • Adaptable and accessible training is key to building a sustainable volunteer base.
    • Ongoing volunteer management, including communication and clarification of scope of practice, is critical for program success.