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Annotation:This module provides in-depth resources to help healthcare facilities create emergency preparedness plans. Training modules for staff and volunteers are included, as well as tools to help facilities recruit points of dispensing (POD) partners. A best practices guide and marketing plan are provided. Additionally, sample drills and a round table discussion guide are included to facilitate plan testing....[See more] [See less]
Annotation:Points of dispensing (PODs) are sites that serve as medication distribution points during an emergency. This module offers training materials for open POD partners, which serve the general public. Training materials are designed to help partners create an open POD plan, as well as activate and deactivate open PODs. Materials include training modules and accompanying voiced transcripts; a sample open POD plan; all necessary paperwork and forms for use in a POD; sample just-in-time training materials; Job Action Sheets; and planning, activation, and deactivation checklists to give guidance throughout the process....[See more] [See less]
Annotation:Points of dispensing (PODs) are sites that serve as medication distribution points during an emergency. Closed PODs are held at private businesses or organizations meant to serve a specific population. This training module has been designed to help closed POD partners create a plan, as well as activate and deactivate their closed PODs. The module provides training videos and accompanying written transcripts for closed POD partners. Other resources include a sample closed POD plan; all necessary paperwork and forms for use in your POD; sample just-in-time training slides; Job Action Sheets; and planning, activation, and deactivation checklists to give guidance throughout the process....[See more] [See less]
Annotation:This module offers resources on becoming a volunteer at a point of dispensing (POD)site. Training modules are provided to help prospective volunteers prepare for positions at a POD. These trainings offer an overview of disasters and the role of public health in emergencies, and they address the roles volunteers serve during emergencies. They also go into details and training specifics for roles of volunteers at both open and closed POD sites....[See more] [See less]