Rapid Response TeamRapid Response TeamRRTRRT

DIS Moving Toward The FutureDIS Moving Toward The Future

Presented by: Kenneth MyersPresented by: Kenneth MyersDisease Intervention SpecialistDisease Intervention Specialist

CDC/Los Angeles County CDC/Los Angeles County STD Control ProgramSTD Control Program

RRT Flow ChartRRT Flow Chart

Jo ValentineSyphilis Elimination Coordinator

ATL,GA

David JohnsonTeam Leader ATL,GA

Mike CasselTeam LeaderNorth Carolina

Tony GerardLead Epidemiologist

Phil, PA.

Lena ChatmonLead Generalist

Orlando,Fla

Antoine ThompsonGeneralistNawlins,LA

Kenya TaylorIndianapolis, IN

Cherrie CouchDallas, TX

Kenneth MyersGeneralist

Los Angeles,CA

Brian RobinsonPhili,PA

Jerry HoltFayetteville,NC

Kimball CredleWinston-Salem,NC

Eric hunterChicago, IL

Tracy FordLead GeneralistRichmond,VA

Dr. Melanie TaylorMedical Epidemiologist

Los Angeles,CA

Randy JeffersonGeneralist

Phoenix,AZ

Katherine BrownPhoenix,AZ

Mike GranadoLos Angles,

Ca

Sandy Mattison

Bruce FurnessMedical Epidemiologist

Wash,DC

Andrew MitchSurveillance

Inianapolis,IN

Gerri WilliamsSurveillanceHouston,TX

Basic Deployment TeamBasic Deployment Team

GeneralistGeneralist

Lead Generalist

Surveillance

SurveillanceSurveillance

A look and see portionA look and see portion

Pre-Deployment and During DeploymentPre-Deployment and During Deployment

How does the Local System’s paper work travel How does the Local System’s paper work travel and how is it distributed to workers…..and how is it distributed to workers…..

Suggestions and Recommendations (if needed)Suggestions and Recommendations (if needed)

Work Closely with the LocalsWork Closely with the Locals

GeneralistGeneralist

Local staff

Planning/Meetings

Field Work

Team LeaderTeam Leader

Field Operations Manager

Go Between

ALL WISE

In Charge

Pack Your Bags – Duty callsPack Your Bags – Duty callsCleveland

Los Angeles

San Francisco

Dayton Ohio

Chicago

AtlantaMiami

Indianapolis

ColumbusOhio

Detroit

New Jersey

New Orleans

WhitesvilleNC

ME

What We DoWhat We Do

EvaluateEvaluate

Investigate/InterviewInvestigate/Interview

DemonstrateDemonstrate

MediateMediate

Motivate/ReferMotivate/Refer

AnalyzeAnalyze

AdaptAdapt

MentorMentor

PlanPlan

TrainTrain

FlexibleFlexible

TrainableTrainable

Open-mindedOpen-minded

Easily accessibleEasily accessible

MobileMobile

KnowledgeableKnowledgeable

Client-CenteredClient-Centered

Specific Program goalsSpecific Program goals

Culturally AwareCulturally Aware

Non-JudgmentalNon-Judgmental

What Are DIS Doing and What Do What Are DIS Doing and What Do We Plan To Do?We Plan To Do?

RRT Members and Nationwide DISRRT Members and Nationwide DIS

Deliver Meds in the FieldDeliver Meds in the FieldUtilize New technologyUtilize New technologyOrganize More Innovative Screening Sites and Organize More Innovative Screening Sites and

MethodsMethodsCross Train DIS for deployment for various crises Cross Train DIS for deployment for various crises

and health situationsand health situationsWork closer with and train local CBOs Work closer with and train local CBOs Improve our own overall skills as DISImprove our own overall skills as DIS

SummarySummary

InnovativeInnovative

FocusedFocused

ReadyReady

FlexibleFlexible

CommittedCommitted