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SNOWY RANGE ASIST

Operational Guidelines




Network Goals


A. Provide a coordinating structure and body for CISM Teams in Albany County, Wyoming.

B. Provide a standardized protocol for Critical Incident Stress Interventions.

C. Determine standardized training for debriefers.

D. Provide a quality assurance mechanism for the debriefing process.

E. Collect data on the CISM process.

F. Provide continuing education offerings for debriefers.

G. Serve as a resource for CISM Teams in the developmental stages.

H. Evaluate and share information on the evolution of the CISM process.

Network Membership


A. The Snowy Range ASIST CISM Team Network consists of representatives of CISM Teams in Albany County.

B. Teams applying for regular membership must meet the following requirements:


1. The team must offer services to any requesting agency.

2. Team composition must include representatives from the broad range of emergency responders, i.e., EMS, fire service, law enforcement and dispatch.

3. A mental health professional must routinely be scheduled as debriefing team leader.

C. Specialty team membership is available for teams that function within the boundaries of their own service care organization.

1. Team membership should be representative of the occupational groups in the organization.

2. A mental health professional must be routinely scheduled as the debriefing team leader.

3. Specialty teams will be included in all Network membership activities.

4. Specialty teams will not be listed in the Network brochure since they are generally only used within their own organizational setting.

D. Membership in the Network is acquired by a written application process (see attachment). The application is reviewed by the entire Network membership.

E. Member Teams in the Network must be approved by 2/3 of the voting Network members.

F. Each Member Team shall designates two (2) respresentatives and one (1) alternate. Each Member Team will have two (2) votes.

G. The length of the term that representatives serve on the Network shall be determined by the individual Member Team.

H. Representation to the Network shall include at least two (2) mental health clinicians.

Network Structure


A. The representatives to the Network shall select a chairperson to serve for a two-year period. This individual will serve as the Snowy Range ASIST CISM Coordinator.

Committees shall be developed and designate, as necessary.

Network Meetings


A. The Snowy Range ASIST CISM Network shall meet monthly.

B. Meeting dates and times shall be established by the Network members.

Service Areas


A. Each Member Team shall identify its primary service area.

B. A brochure shall list all Network Team Members including their headquarters location and access phone numbers.

C. A clearing house phone number shall be listed in publications for those individuals who have questions on which Team to contact.

Training


A. All Member Teams shall follow the Network training outlines and schedules.

B. All member teams must receive training from an ICISF approved trainer. New/additional members must also receive training from an ICISF approved trainer.

C. New member team training shall be a 16-hour basic training program plus field ride-along time for clinicians.

D. New team members must complete the training session before being scheduled as active debriefing team members.

E. Instructors in the training programs shall be experienced CISM Team members and approved by ICISF as basdic trainers.

F. Team training will be scheduled annually to provide new member training.

G. The Network members will provide or assist Member Teams in providing continuing education offerings.

Quality Assurance


A. New Network Member Team applications shall be handled according to Section II.

B. Complaints or concerns not resolved at the local team level regarding any Member Teams may be referred to the Network membership.

C. A representative(s) or peer review board of the Network may be appointed to investigate a complaint or concern.

D. Findings from (C.) shall be referred to the Network membership for action.

E. Sanction may be indicated for, but not limited to, the following:

1. Failure to follow established protocol.

2. Failure to provide properly trained debriefers.

3. Violation of confidentiality.

Data Collection


A. Member Teams shall submit a current Team roster on an annual basis. All Member Teams will receive a copy of the rosters for informational purposes.

B. Data collection forms shall be submitted quarterly (see attached form). Data will include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Number of debriefings per month

2. Number of inservices per month

3. Number of individual referrals per month

4. Number of other services, i.e., on-scene response, demobilizations, defusings, etc.

5. Percentage of volunteer and paid organizations requesting debriefings.

Maintaining Network Membership


To maintain membership status in the Snowy Range ASIST CISM Network each member team must meet the following requirements:

1. Completion of an Annual Report to the Network. Report to be based on a calendar year and submitted to the network coordinator no later than March 1 each year. The report will contain minimal baseline information and will also serve as validation that the team remains active, responds appropriately to calls on a 24 hour/day basis, follows the Network Protocol and Operational Guidelines and training requirements, and provides the full range of interventions to emergency responders and healthcare providers.

2. Submission of a team roster annually attached to the Team Report.

3. Submission of data sheets to the program coordinator on a regular basis.

4. Attendance at a minimum of one Network meeting annually.

5. Phone contact with the Network coordinator, or another Network representative who will be attending the meeting, prior to at least 2 additional meetings.

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