About the Guardian
The Guardian of Public Health is a monthly newsletter from the Bureau of EMS, Trauma, and Preparedness (BETP) within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The Guardian aims to provide its readers with relevant content on topics that affect the public health of citizens and communities in Michigan. For questions or comments please contact Rachel Ruddock at ruddockr@michigan.gov.
National
Preparedness Month is Almost Here. Michigan Prepares Asks, “Do You Have a Plan?”
As September approaches, it’s time to start thinking about National
Preparedness Month. This year’s theme, “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your
Emergency Plan Today” encourages individuals, communities, and organizations to
focus on creating emergency plans to help them prepare for and recover from an
emergency or a disaster. To start planning, visit the Michigan Prepares website www.michigan.gov/prepares and click
on the “Preparedness Month” column.
MRC Volunteer Support
is Available for Seasonal Vaccinations
By Terri Adams, RN,
BSN, Manager, Outreach and Education
Section, MDHHS Division of Immunization, and Virginia Zimmerman, MA, MI
Volunteer Registry and Medical Reserve Corps State Coordinator, MDHHS Division
of Emergency Preparedness and Response (DEPR).
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network
of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their
communities. MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as
well as other community members without healthcare backgrounds. MRC units
engage these volunteers to strengthen public health, improve emergency response
capabilities, and build community resiliency. They frequently contribute to
community health activities that promote healthy habits.
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BETP Welcomes New EPC
in Detroit
The Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness (BETP) welcomes
Scott Browne as the new emergency preparedness coordinator (EPC) for the City
of Detroit. Scott brings with him many years of experience as a registered sanitarian and a registered environmental health specialist. Additionally, he’s
a Coast Guard veteran and a licensed professional investigator. Welcome, Scott!
BETP Welcomes New EPC
in Western U.P.
The Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness (BETP)
welcomes Stephanie Bliss as the new emergency preparedness coordinator (EPC)
for the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. Stephanie brings with her
years of experience in epidemiology and in managing state and national health
programs. Welcome, Stephanie!
Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning
Materials
The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) is promoting a summer-long traffic safety campaign called, Michigan
Summer of Safety. With the arrival of warmer weather, traffic increases
resulting in more traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths. Michigan Summer of
Safety is a reminder to all Michiganders to “take safety along for the ride” by
driving and boating sober, wearing helmets and reflective gear when biking and
riding motorcycles, and always wearing a seat belt.
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Variation in Health
Care Worker Removal of Personal Protective Equipment
Researchers in the American Journal of Infection Control evaluate healthcare worker
personal protective equipment (PPE) removal with the goal of identifying
procedural variation. Thirty healthcare workers were observed in October 2014 and
that data was compared with the PPE removal guidelines from the Centers for
Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The research reflected that only 13% of the healthcare workers observed
fully followed the CDC guidelines. Forty-three
percent removed their PPE in the correct order, however only 17% removed the
PPE in the correct order and disposed of it correctly. The researchers suggest
more training is needed.
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