Staffing Considerations
•Licensing and credentialing
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•Training and ability
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•Liability
–“Good Samaritan” laws
–“Tort Claims Act” if exists
–“Federal Volunteer Protection Act”
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•Workers’ compensation
–Injury, death
–Smallpox issues
Speaking Points
•Importance of planning for staff in the event of an emergency

Narrative
   On 9/11, thousands of medical professionals showed up to offer support, and there was no quick way to verify people’s credentials.  Perhaps you could derive a system of pre-event credentialing, that would be marked by giving qualified people a sticker to put on their driver’s license.

   A lot of work of this nature is occurring at the state level.  It’s valuable to talk to someone in your state to see what they’re doing for credentialing, liability, and workers’ compensation as they relate to emergency response.  People who are assisting will want to know about these issues, and it’s good to know what the practices are in your state.