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Belmont County MRC Unit Profile

Community/Jurisdiction Served:

Ohio - Belmont County

Belmont County sits on the border of the Ohio River. West Virginia is situated across the river. Our MRC units collaborate with trainings and resources.

Sponsoring Organization:

Belmont County Health Department

Date Established:

12/11/2006

Unit Information:

68501 Bannock Rd
St. Clairsville, OH 43950

Contact Information:

Lynn Schrum
68501 Bannock Rd
St. Clairsville, OH 43950
Phone: 740-695-1202

Profile:

The Belmont County Medical Reserve Corps recognizes the importance of having identified, screened/credentailed professionals for a quick and efficient response to public health emergencies and current issues, such as the recent Influenza Pandemic immunization efforts. A priority is personal and family preparedness first. The unit focus is emergency preparedness and response. This may include supplementing and assisting other community emergency response partners and systems. The Belmont County Medical Reserve Corps has an orientation program that prepares volunteers utilizing the Core Competencies. Training sessions are free and the training objectives are based around the Core Competencies. The role of the individual volunteer is based upon their specialty. The Belmont County MRC coordinator and 2 other key volunteers have completed ICS 100, 700, 200, 800, 300 and 400. We are planning on assisting all volunteers to complete ICS 100 and 700 requirements. NIMS 100% compliance is a goal. Incident Command is discussed with distribution of FEMA IS 100 and 700. FEMA’s “Are You Ready” Guide is distributed at the initial training, which addresses an in-depth guide for citizen preparedness. Training will be standardized for all. Close contact with our Southeast Ohio MRC Regional Coordinator is maintained with presentations offered by this staff. We are collaborating with the Northern Panhandle Medical Reserves in West Virginia, where we are supporting each other’s programs to share staff and resources in a public health emergency. Our geographical and commerce areas are closely entwined. The Belmont County Medical Reserve Corps recruitment plan includes distribution of official MRC information at all public events and activities that it is associated with, including presentations for community Chambers of Commerce, faith based organizations, EMS, schools and hospitals. At health fairs and county fairs, brochures and posters will be displayed along with the state MRC Tabletop display. This will be an ongoing process of both active and passive recruitment efforts. Our recruitment goals are to enroll quality interested individuals willing to give their time and efforts for the overall functioning of the unit. We currently have a very diversified and motivated group. Volunteers are not limited to medical professionals. All community members are welcome to assist in essential supporting roles.

Volunteer Count:

Physicians	1
Physician Assistants	0
Nurse Practitioners	0
Nurses	18
Pharmacists	0
Dentists	0
Veterinarians	3
Mental Health Professionals	1
EMS Professionals	3
Respiratory Therapists	0
Other Public Health/Medical	3
Non-Public Health/Non-Medical	8
Total	37

Recent Activities:

12/14/2009
An open clinic for all individuals was held at the Ohio Valley Mall. The restrictions for Teir 1 only has been lifted, however this is still encouraged if not done already. Members were notified per email and responses from professional and non professional.

11/20/2009
Immunization clinics are being held at our elementary schools and the local mall. MRC members are notified per e-mail. Professional and non professional members responding. H1N1 presentations per coordinator are being given to public groups.

11/7/2009
Immunization clinic at the Mall for 3mos-36mos children. MRC members notified per e-mail.

10/20/2009
31 members of the Belmont County MRC were notified per e-mail the scheduled dates for 3 school H1N1 immunization clinics, sponsored by the local health department.

9/9/2009
A Preparedness display was set up at the Belmont County Fair. It was in collaboration with national preparedness month. Brochures were displayed on preparing kits and being prepared for many special groups, such as the elderly, special populations, animals and businesses. General information on being prepared was also utilized along with booklets to keep personal and family information. Recruitment information was also distributed. Approximately 10,000 residents visit the fair.

Last Updated on 1/29/2010