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Title: DISASTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH


1
DISASTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
  • Part of Maines Response
  • Before, During
  • After

2
The Case for Disaster Behavioral Health
  • Local Response Immediate
  • Trained Volunteers
  • Special Populations Focus

3
FEMA Natl Response Framework
  • Populations whose members may have additional
    needs before, during and after an incident in
    functional areas including but not limited to
  • maintaining independence, communication,
    transportation, supervision or medical care.

4
PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID (PFA)
  • Model(s) used to help others in times of stess
  • Stress Reactions
  • Victims and Disaster Workers

5
STRESS REACTIONS
  • Feelings, emotional states
  • Thinking, expression of thoughts
  • Physical effects
  • Behaviors
  • Spirituality

6
Tools
  • Psychological First Aid
  • Flexibility
  • Compassion
  • Patience
  • Listening
  • Promote Calm
  • Allow Ventilation
  • Provide Support
  • Problem-Solve

7
Rapid DBH Triage The Next Level Mass Casualty
Events
  • Rapid identification of high risk sub populations
    in near real time
  • PsySTART Psychological Simple Triage and Rapid
    Tx
  • Incident Mgt Strategy (NIMS)

8
Ft. Kent Flooding 08
9
RESPONSE INFLUENCES
  • Immediacy!!!
  • Disaster Characteristics
  • What, When, Who, Where

10
PFA Tasks
  • Making a connection engagement
  • Promoting safety
  • Being kind, calm, compassionate
  • Meeting basic needs
  • Listening validating feelings
  • Giving realistic assurance
  • Encouraging good coping

11
Tasks contd --
  • Helping people connect
  • Giving accurate and timely info
  • Making a referral to a DMH worker
  • Ending the conversation
  • Taking care of yourself

12
Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Core Action 1 Contact and Engagement Core
Action 2 Safety and Comfort Core Action 3
Stabilization Core Action 4 Information
Gathering Core Action 5 Practical
Assistance Core Action 6 Connection and Social
Supports Core
Action 7 Information and Coping Core Action 8
Linkage with Collaborative Services
13
PFA Basic Principles
  • Encourage Goal-Oriented Behaviors
  • Promote Connectedness
  • Instill Hope
  • Use Support Network
  • Re-establish Routines

14
Let Them Tell Their Story
15
Center for Disease Control Prevention Office
of Emergency Health Preparedness Disaster
Behavioral Health Team
  • Broad base of volunteers
  • County-by-county EOC presence
  • Two-day training curriculum
  • IS-100 (ICS) IS-700 (NIMS)
  • Background checks
  • Credentials to respond
  • Health Alert Network notification
  • Annual drills and exercises
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