Medical Needs Sheltering

Course Description:

This course introduces specific topics and outlines criteria related to the establishment of medical needs sheltering. The Medical Needs Sheltering course was originally developed for the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) State Medical Needs Shelter (SMNS) team members as part of their annual training. The course provides an overview of policies and procedures related to how an SMNS operates, shelter staff roles and responsibilities, the types of residents admitted to the shelter, and existing SMNS resources in Mississippi. The course curriculum also addresses staff preparation, activation, deployment, demobilization, and other logistical considerations during an event.

Target Audience

The Medical Needs Sheltering course was originally developed for the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) State Medical Needs Shelter (SMNS) team members as part of their annual training.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe a State Medical Needs Shelter (SMNS)
  • Differentiate the duties and job responsibilities of staff members that make up a SMNS
  • Understand how a SMNS operates during activation, facility setup, triage and admissions, and deactivation
  • Identify the appropriate forms that are used in a SMNS
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 Participation/CE
    Tulane Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) awards 1.50 hour(s) of credit for completing Medical Needs Sheltering
Course opens: 
10/20/2021
Course expires: 
01/01/2040
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
5

Latricia Ratcliffe, Instructor

Latricia Ratcliffe, RN

Latricia Ratcliffe, RN, State Medical Needs Shelter Coordinator, with the MSDH (MSDH), Office of Emergency Planning and Response (OEPR), works in collaboration with partnering agencies and a team of staff to maintain a state of readiness of the Medical Needs Shelter Program. Latricia joined OEPR in January 2018 and continues to engage in improvement strategies for the SMNS program.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 Participation/CE
    Tulane Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) awards 1.50 hour(s) of credit for completing Medical Needs Sheltering

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Required Hardware/software

System Settings 
This course is designed to work most effectively if your computer and internet connection meet certain minimal requirements. This course can be accessed using a Windows 10 PC or a Mac with High Sierra1, Mojave, or Catalina. Pop-up blockers should be disabled when viewing the course. Internet Explorer 11 (for Windows 10), or the current version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari (for Windows 10 and or Mac) is required. Many of our courses require Java and JavaScript enabled. 

Links to External Websites   
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Internet Connection Speed 
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