Information for RAM volunteers
The Remote Area Medical Health Expedition (RAM) will take place at the Wise County Fairgrounds in Wise, Virginia on July 25-27, 2008. We anticipate that there will be approximately 3,000 people in need of services who will attend. I have listed below some of the information that you will need as a volunteer.
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When arriving at the RAM site, parking staff will direct you to the Volunteer Parking area. Proceed to the “Volunteer” registration to check in. We plan to use a bar coding system to track Volunteer hours so it is very important that you register before going “on duty”. Also, be sure to check out at the end of each day.
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You will need to bring proof of your professional licensure (M.D., D.O., DDS, R.N., N.P., P.A. etc.) if applicable. (This should not apply if you have already pre-registered with us.)
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You will need to bring your own tamper-proof prescription pads.
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Bring your own diagnostic equipment (otoscope/opthalmoscope, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, etc.). There will only be a limited number and kinds of diagnostic equipment so don’t count on your favorite instrument being available. Basic things like gloves and lubricant will be available.
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Wear your institutional I.D. badge.
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Food and cool drinks will be provided for all volunteers.
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Prepare for all kinds of weather: It may be cold in the early AM (jacket or sweater) and at that time of year, it will be HOT by afternoon. Although there is cover, rain is always a possibility so you might need rainwear to go back and forth between buildings, mobile units, etc.
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Bring some kind of bug deterrent.
* If you are helping with pre- and post- RAM set-up, clean-up, etc., please turn in those hours at the Volunteer Registration table at some point during the actual event or send them to Wendy Wampler, Frontier Health, 2532 4th Avenue East, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 (FAX 276-523-2527) immediately following the event. You can pick up a form to record those hours at the Volunteer Registration table during RAM.
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