Colorado Volunteer MobilizerDecember 6, 2017 Are you a nurse interested in helping communities throughout Colorado, the country and internationally during emergencies? The Colorado Volunteer Mobilizer needs volunteers like you! Volunteers make a world of difference in emergency situations. After Hurricane Irma, there was a shortage of nurses. During emergencies it is crucial to have nurses prepared to volunteer with short notice. Nurses who were pre-registered and pre-qualified in the Colorado Volunteer Mobilizer were able to quickly respond and deploy where needed. These amazing men and women gave their time to others with just 5 days’ notice. The Colorado Volunteer Mobilizer is a database that provides a way for volunteers to register, track trainings, verify occupation information and activate during events such as fires, flooding or Emergency Management Compact Assistance requests. The CVM is housed at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in the office of Emergency Preparedness. Depending on the situation, nurses may be requested to provide a variety of services including providing vaccinations, drawing blood, and respiratory care, provide care in a shelter situation, and assist with a medical surge or completing health assessments. Some requests may require special skills such behavioral health or Spanish speaking. Nurses who register in the CVM will have the option to select an organization to belong to or choose the option of medical professional in their home county. Once registered you will need to take two online courses. The time commitment will depend on the organization selected or on the deployment. Thank you for considering joining the CVM. Please register on line at https://covolunteers.state.co.us or contact Koral O’Brien, [email protected] for additional information. |