Disaster Preparedness The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing

Alert: Call for Volunteers

A call up process for volunteers is necessary to mobilize an appropriate response. Following are the responsible parties who are involved in the call for volunteers.

Dean’s Office

Call from Emergency Operations Center of UT to Dean’s Office. Dean determines extent of participation.

Operations Chair

At the request of the Dean or her designee, in coordination with Planning chair, compose announcement requesting nursing resource volunteers.
Send the announcement via email to all faculty, RN staff, upper division undergraduate students and graduate students. The Office of Student Affairs will send the announcement.

In addition, an announcement will be posted on the SON Disaster Preparedness web site home page.

The Operations Chair or designee will assign volunteers to appropriate settings, dates/times as requested by the City of Austin.

Operations/Planning Chair

Coordinates and conducts Just in Time training with the City/UT.

Planning Team

Keep Dean informed

Commander Team Office of Student Affairs (receptionist or assigned staff)

Maintain simple log of volunteers and contact information. Report as requested to Operations Chair. Coordinates with UT Campus.

Logistics Team

Arrange for Security badges, Personal Protective Equipment.