Dear fellow Hanoverians:<\/p>\n
Given the anticipated demand for H1N1 shots at this Saturday’s clinic, the
\nBoard of Health respectfully requests volunteer assistance, as follows:<\/p>\n
Please respond to health@hanover-ma.gov by Thursday, November 12th @ 4:00
\np.m.<\/p>\n
As mentioned in a previous e-mail, the Board of Health, in conjunction with
\nthe Hanover Visiting Nurse and the Hanover Public Schools, has scheduled the
\nfirst in a series of H1N1 Clinics, Saturday, November 14th, from 11:00 a.m.
\n– 3:00 p.m. at Hanover High School.<\/p>\n
There are many, many areas in which the BOH could use your help, including:<\/p>\n
Nurses – Needed in a variety of areas:<\/p>\n
1. Vaccinators<\/p>\n
2. Vaccination recorders – these will work in
\npairs<\/p>\n
3. Educators<\/p>\n
4. Vaccine inventory<\/p>\n
5. To pre-fill syringes<\/p>\n
Nurses – will be provided with information concerning their
\nprofessional liability protection as <\/p>\n
well as copies of the Model Standing Orders, signed by the
\nBoard of Health’s physician of record, <\/p>\n
which provide the standards for H1N1 vaccination.<\/p>\n
Support Staff – Needed in a variety of areas:<\/p>\n
1. Screeners<\/p>\n
2. Greeters<\/p>\n
3. Runners<\/p>\n
4. Registration<\/p>\n
This is the first in a series of Clinics, and the need for help will remain
\nconstant. Whatever amount of time you can give to this effort will be
\nappreciated, whether you can assist now or at a later clinic.<\/p>\n
If you are willing and able to help, it would mean arriving between 9:30
\na.m. and 10:00 a.m. to received orientation in the position you are working.
\nWalkie Talkie instructions will be provided by Hanover’s Emergency Agency
\nfor those positions requiring communication with other areas of the Clinic.<\/p>\n
Food, water and soft drinks will be provided and be available throughout the
\nday.<\/p>\n
If you can help, please respond to
\nhealth@hanover-ma.gov before Thursday, Nov. 12 by 4:00 p.m. Indicate your
\nhours of availability and preferred duty. Schedules will be determined to
\nensure smooth clinic flow and will be available Saturday morning. Nurses
\nmust show their Massachusetts Nursing license. You do not need to devote
\nyour entire day, any hours you can give will contribute to the success of
\nthe day.<\/p>\n
Thank you in advance and I will look forward to working with you,<\/p>\n
Nancy Funder, RN<\/p>\n
Public Health Nurse<\/p>\n
For "Around Town on the Web",<\/p>\n
Cathy H-B<\/p>\n
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