MRC state, territory and tribal nations, representative organizations for next generation - the recipient, pennsylvania department of health, supports this two-year medical reserve corps (MRC) sttrong…

MRC state, territory and tribal nations, representative organizations for next generation - the recipient, pennsylvania department of health, supports this two-year medical reserve corps (MRC) sttrong project in collaboration with regional and local MRC units and health care coalitions throughout pennsylvania. The goal of the project is to expand and enhance MRC capabilities throughout pennsylvania through efforts focusing on recruitment of new volunteers and retention of current volunteers, recruitment of new MRC units, and increased and enhanced training opportunities for current and future volunteers. The objectives are 1) to conduct both statewide and targeted regional recruitment efforts to raise awareness for the MRC program, its relevance, needs, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth for volunteers; 2) to leverage healthcare coalitions and other regional partners to recruit and develop new MRC units in underserved areas where no MRC units exist, and; 3) to increase and enhance training and professional development opportunities through new training offerings and provision of supplies to ensure pennsylvania's MRC capabilities and responses are ready for new and evolving situations. The outcomes are 1) to increase overall volunteer count in pennsylvania by 10%, 2) to add 2 to 3 new regional MRC units in underserved areas of the state, and 3) to have every volunteer in pennsylvania complete at least 1 newly offered or created training as a result of this project. The products of from this project are: 1) quarterly progress reports; 2) annual report; 3) final report, including evaluation results; 4) library of new trainings.