Colorado MRC-sttrong FY24-25 - the primary focus of our proposed project is to build and strengthen the medical reserve corps (MRC) units in colorado communities through completed deliverables,…

Colorado MRC-sttrong FY24-25 - the primary focus of our proposed project is to build and strengthen the medical reserve corps (MRC) units in colorado communities through completed deliverables, funding for the MRC unit coordinators and the purchase of supplies. The goal is to provide financial support, technical assistance and the state MRC coordinators support to assist the MRC units of colorado to prepare for public health emergencies, such as a disease outbreak and natural disaster. To achieve this goal, we will work on several key activities, including: training: the medical reserve corps units will provide comprehensive training to their MRC volunteers to prepare them to respond to emergencies and other public health activities. This will include training on emergency preparedness, disaster response, infection control, and other relevant topics. The medical reserve corps units will provide training to the community members. This will assist with recruiting volunteers with diverse skills and backgrounds, including healthcare professionals, retired healthcare workers, students in healthcare-related fields, and community members interested in supporting public health. Presentations: the medical reserve corps units will provide presentations to community members. Which will allow collaboration with local healthcare providers, emergency management agencies, and other community organizations to strengthen thier response capacity and build strong partnerships that can support their MRC unit. Exercise and drills: the medical reserve corps units in the next two years will conduct two exercises. A tabletop exercise walking through plans, testing communication and building relationships. Year two will be a functional exercise to identify strengths and weaknesses, improving communication skills, testing equipment and supplies and strengthening relationships. Evaluation and sustainability: we will regularly evaluate our program's effectiveness and sustainability to ensure that we are meeting the needs of communities and achieving the goals. The MRC units will work to build a sustainable program that can continue to support thier community's public health needs for years to come. Our proposed project will make a significant contribution to the health and well-being of colorado communities by establishing robust and sustainable MRC units. With strong medical reserve corps units and volunteer base, colorado will be better prepared to respond to emergencies and support the overall health of their community.