Maryland Responders come from a variety of professional backgrounds and from different stages of their careers. Members include both medical and public health volunteers, who are students, licensed practitioners, and retired practitioners. In addition, community members with non-medical backgrounds — interpreters, educators, photographers, planners, office workers, chaplains — support Maryland Responds by filling key support positions during emergency responses. While their backgrounds may differ, Maryland Responders have at least one thing in common — they share the desire to help those in need. In Garrett County, everyone has a role to play in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies.
We are in the process of looking for volunteers for several upcoming flu clinics and COVID-19 drive through testing sites. If you have the time and desire to volunteer please go to the MD Responds Website and sign up by Aug 15th, 2020 to be called upon for future clinics https://mdresponds.health.maryland.gov/index.php
If you have already registered, completed all of the required trainings, and are ready to sign up for the next local event, visit:
https://bit.ly/GCMREAugust2020
If you are a Maryland State Employee, you do not need to register for Maryland Responds to volunteer for upcoming events.
What is the Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps?
The Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a community-based, civilian, volunteer program that helps build the public health infrastructure and response capabilities of communities in Maryland. Maryland Responds is composed of dedicated Responders who stand ready to volunteer their skills, expertise and time to support ongoing public health initiatives and to assist during emergencies. Maryland Responds, previously known as the Maryland Professional Volunteer Corps, is administered by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH)
Who are Maryland Responders?
Maryland Responders are dedicated volunteers who stand ready to respond to the public health needs of our community. Whether it’s responding to a natural disaster or helping community members prepare for flu season, Maryland Responders are Ready for Anything. Maryland Responders include medical and public health professionals, such as physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians and epidemiologists. Many other non-medical community members also support the Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps, such as interpreters, chaplains, office workers, and legal advisors. Everyone has a role in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies! Click HERE to view occupation categories.
Who should register for Maryland Responds?
Membership is open to anyone over 18 years of age who is interested in promoting public health and assisting in the event of an emergency. Whether you are an actively licensed health care professional, student, retired health professional or someone with an interest in volunteering during emergencies, you are encouraged to register. Because many health personnel will already be committed to a role during an emergency, there is a need to recruit non-medical personnel who can assist health professionals during emergency responses.
What is my Responder profile?
Your Responder profile refers to the online profile you created when you registered with the Maryland Responds Registry. It stores all of your contact information as well as your training and deployment records. Once you have completed the initial registration process, you will be able to log in to your account to update your information at any time using your username and password. Log into your Responder profile here: https://mdresponds.health.maryland.gov/
What type of information do I need to provide in my Responder profile?
When you register, you will be asked to read and consent to the terms of service agreement and then will be asked to provide information specific to you and your skills. This information will be used for establishing your emergency credentialing level (ECL) which determines how your skills can best be used when needed.
Do I have to respond to all events if I am enrolled in Maryland Responds?
No. You will be contacted when there is a volunteer operation and you will have the opportunity to volunteer or sit that event out.
Contact: Garrett County Personal Health Unit – 301-334-7770
Contact: [email protected]
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