Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

SLOMRC supplements the resources of the local community emergency medical response system and augments staff shortages.  SLOMRC also supports public health needs throughout the year by assisting with community health promotion and education.

View a short Medical Reserve Corps promotional video on YouTube.
 

FAQs

SLOMRC is made up of practicing, retired, or otherwise employed healthcare professional such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, mental health professionals, dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians, physical therapists and more. Community members without medical training such as translators, sign language interpreters, social workers, administrators, and public relations professionals also play a vital role in SLOMRC.

During an emergency, local emergency service agencies, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations may not have the resources to care for an increased number of patients and may need to rely on healthcare volunteers for assistance. In order to be effective during times of emergencies, volunteers must be organized and trained to work in emergency situations.  The MRC is designed to provide the organizational structure and appropriate training to enable MRC members to volunteer their skills and expertise efficiently.  MRC members are also protected through California’s Disaster Worker Volunteer program for workers compensation benefits.
 

Email [email protected] for information on how to register for the San Luis Obispo County MRC. 

Public Health Emergency Preparedness
MRC Coordination
County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department
Emergency Preparedness Program
[email protected]
 

Reference

2023 MRC Medical Shelter Training Documents
MRC Volunteer Newsletters
MRC-Manual-v5-Jan-2019