UPDATE 10/09/2011

We are in the process of trying to clean up the website so please continue to have patience.

Our next on call month is November and  Desiree sent out a request for response. If you have not already done so please do so ASAP.

Our on call for 2012 will be Jan, April, July and October. Please put this on your calendar.

I would like to once again thank all the members that were able to make them selves available fo rthe September call out. Our next team meeting is  Nov. 17th.

 

Kim

 

UPDATE 2/8/2011
I sent out a few emails today pertaining to training. I also updated the training page with the current Honor roll and some basic stats. Everyone stay safe and warm and I'll post more as I receive it.

UPDATE 1/4/2011
I hope everyone enjoyed their Holiday Season and was able to spend time with family and friends. I would especially like to thank those members that took the time to make themselves available for our December on call. We also had a few additional requests of our team and once again we met the challenge.

Desiree' is putting the finishing touches on our February schedule which is due tomorrow. Once again we have a solid roster to deploy with. If you have not responded please do so ASAP. We need responses either way to confirm the message was rec'd.

Our goal for the upcoming year is to bring everyone up to speed on the Responder E-learn (thank you to those members who have assisted others), maintain the ability to fill our required rosters, and recruit additional clinical positions.

I will be announcing our 2010 Member of the year at the next mtg. on Jan 20th. Please be reminded that the calendar has been updated to reflect the upcoming mtgs.so you can plan in advance. We are still taking names of individuals looking to receive USERRA coverage to attend the Integrated Health Summit in May.

This will be a busy year and if we all particiapte the tasks will go fast.  I can't wait for the next challenge I know we're ready to take it on.

Lets have a Safe, Happy Healthy New Year!!!!

Kim


UPDATE 12/9/2010


I sent an email out to the team earlier today. If you did not receive it please drop me an email so I can verify your address.

I would like to wish everyone a Safe Happy Healthy Holiday Season. Because of all your support we have been able to move our team forward and I look forward to working with you in the future. 

At this point all deployable members should have their uniforms and ID's if this is not the case please contact Carol at 845-364-8923. All members in process will receive these items when they are cleared to deploy.

Our on call Months for 2011 are Feb, May, Aug and Nov.  Desiree' will be sending out requests in advance to confirm availabilty. Please keep in mind we are required to submit full rosters  for each month.



UPDATE 8/2/2010

We had an enjoyable time at the picnic on 7/18 and I would like to thank everyone that participated.


Desiree' is currently working on the September Roster and sent out a request for availability. Please respond quickly so we can meet our required deadline. She also requested some additional information that must be entered in the RMS system. Please be reminded we are required to submit a full roster to maintain our current status. We worked hard to get here now lets set the mark for the rest to beat.


I would also like to thank all those that stepped up and finished the Responder E-Learn sessions.


Our recruitment is moving forward. We have a tracking system that is helping us monitor new applicant status. We are still looking to recruit some more advanced level clinicians. Have anyone that might be interested send us an email at joindmatny4@aol.com


Thanks again now lets keep our eye on the storm season and be ready to go


Kim




UPDATE 7/12/2010

 

Long time no update sorry. I've been busy keeping up with work, HQ's demands and the picnic/training. We should have a nice turnout of about 50 for the picnic. I look forward to seeing everyone and will miss those that can not attend (I understand)

 

Our next mtg after the picnic is Thur Sept 16th. Our team is growing nice an steady but we could still use some clinicians. If anyone has a potential applicant please have them email joindmatny4@aol.com This system is working nicley and allows us to track the applicants through the process.

 

I just finished working on our mid year team report. We are progressing but need to catch up on a few items. I will be sending out some emails where needed to keep us on track. I would especially like to thank those that completed the 10 Responder E-Learn sessions currently available and those that started the process. I realize everyone has a busy schedule but these are required and it provides a reason to sit in the AC and stay cool.

 

Our AO Desiree' will be canvassing everyone in the next few weeks for our September on call month. Please be reminded we are required to roster a full team. Hopefully we'll have quiet season but we should all be ready to go if neeed.

 

If anyone has some questions I can answer or suggest a topic for the next update please email me.

 

As always Thank you for your time and effort we have a great team and I look forward to working with you. 

 

 

 

UPDATE 6/7/201

 

e have all returned from the 2010 Summit where our Member of the Year Glen Kay MD was recognized, Congratulations once again!.There were many sessions and mandatory meetings to attend and I beleive we did well.

 

With the Summit over we need to move on and prepare for our team evaluation. I will be providing an update to HQ's on our status sometime in June or July they have not provided a date yet.  I know I sound like a broken record but we need everyone's help in bringing all members up to speed on the Responder E-Learn system. I would like to thank those members that have completed all sessions as well as those that started the process. A few of our members have also reached out to assist fellow team members in completing the sessions.

 

I will also be reaching out in the next few days to coordinate the Team picnic scheduled for July 18th at the Haverstraw Bay Park. If you have something you would like to contribute please let me know. I will be asking everyone to bring something. We also need an accurate head count so we know what we need. Please be reminded this is for you and your family.

 



 

UPDATE 5/22/2010

Thank you to all that attended our meeting Thursday night and those that let us know they couldn't  attend. We are still in need of advanced clinicians please direct all potential members to joindmatny4@aol.com. I also updated the honors role on our Training page. I would like to encourage all members that have access to go online and take some sessions if you have not already done so. Please drop me an email when you complete all 10 existing sessions so I can monitor the reports.

Our picnic is confirmed for Sunday July 18th at Haverstraw Bay Park noon - 4:00pm. I will be sending out more info soon.

We were able to provide our required roster minus one position. So far we have 9 members back filling CT1 and 1 with KY1. Please be reminded Desiree' will be canvassing in August for our September roster.

At this point everyone should have a uniforms. If this is not the case please email me with sizes provided from the size chart on the uniform page.
 

 

UPDATE 5/11/2010

 

 

 

Been a hectic few weeks but I wanted to provide a brief update and remind everyone our next scheduled mtg is next week Thurs 5/20 at 7:00 pm. We will be receiving a brief update on status as well as a Safety overview. I will also be asking some members that attended our FTX to share some thoughts and lessons learned.

 

 

 

There  was a slight change in Summit plans due to the selected hotel and city being under water. We are working on the reuired paperwork to change everyone over to the new Summit location in June.

 

 

 

We will also be welcoming some new members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATE 4/23/2010

 

 

 

We've been busy with alot of paperwork and follow up from the FTX. Our AAR was submitted and received. My next task is reviewing our submitted goals and objectives and preparing a report that will be submitted at the Summit. I am confident that everyones hard work will pay off.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

I will be reviewing the Responder E-Learn system next week to update our records. If you have completed all 10 sessions recently and your name is not listed on the Honor role under training drop me an email I have to wait until the next system update to catch recent course completions. At this point I would like to think everyone has completed a session.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

I have also confirmed our permit to use Haverstraw Bay Park for our next picnic. Please save Sunday July 18th from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm more info and directions will follow.  Please be reminded we encourage everyone to bring their family.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

We have several new members in the application process and look forward to their deployability. Please keep up the good work and refer any potential new member to www.joindmatny4.com so we can follow up and bring them on board.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 


 

 

 

UPDATE 4/13/2010

 

 

 

Well we're back and we did the team proud. Everyone gave 110% and we met the challenge.  I beleive we were the best team there. I'm sure the members will be sharing stories and experiences and I will attempt to post some photo's in the near future.

 

 

 


 

 

 

Our next mtg is scheduled for Thurs 5/20/10 at 7:00 pm

 

 

 

Our next on call months to roster is June please keep an eye out for Desiree's email requesting availability.

 

 

 


 

 

 

I'm working on a report to present at the upcoming Summit. One of our goals is to have all members active in Responder E-Learn while several of our members have accepted the challenge we still have a long way to go. I want to thank the members listed on the honor roll under training for taking the time tocomplete all available sessions. I will be sending out status emails to the rest of the team.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

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UPDATE 3/27/2010 -

 

 

 

We have almost completed another on call month and I want to thank all the members for your committment. Please be reminded that we will also need to roster for June, Sept and Dec. 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Our recruitment effort is still moving forward. I would like to send out a special thanks to our new members who are still in the process of becoming deployable. The process has experienced several delays due to the Haiti repsonses and thier patience is appreciated.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

We are still actively recruiting most clinical positions if you have anyone interested please have them contact us through joindmatny4@aol.com they should include their name, license/certification and phone number.  You can also refer them to look at the website for basic information.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Our next mtg is in May and I am working on securing the area for our July picnic/mtg. More info on July will follow

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Kim

 

 

 


 

 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 

 

UPDATE 3/11/2010 -

 

 

 

There are still limited resources in Haiti the majority are DMORT. They anticipate completing the detail by 3/31.

 

 

 

Chile has not made a formal request to HHS for DMAT .

 

 

 

They are watching the Red River Floods out west so we will continue to monitor. We are on call until 3/31.

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

We are still collecting names for our FTX. The majority of our members have responded. If you have not please do so now as we are short a few members. So those that responded with a no if there are any changes in your ability to attend please let us know. We will be graded on the excercise so it is important we have a good showing. I am confident that the members scheduled to go will do us proud but it would be nice to distribute the work load over a full contingent. Send availabilty to leoned@co.rockland.ny.us

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

I also would request all members  to participate in the Responder E-Learn system. Directions to access the system can be found under training. Currently we have 26  of the potential 76 members participating. Of the 26, 15 have completed all sessions currently available. I will be posting an Honor Roll under our training area listing the members who have completed all sessions available.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

UPDATE 3/7/2010 - Still working on FTX Roster

 

 

 

We are still working on filling our roster for the FTX scheduled 4/5-11. Please contact Desiree at leoned@co.rockland.ny.us if you have not already done so.  This will be USERRA covered and once we are able to submit our roster letters for employers will be generated. We're not sure how often we will have the opportunity to particpate as there are limited trainings and over 60 teams. We are one of six selected for this one. It is also fully funded and housing will be dormatory style. From what I under stand it is a private room and two rooms share one bathroom (alot nicer than a tent or the ground). This training also gives us the chance to work together and discover our stengths and weakness's.

 

 

 


 

 

 

Also of importance is a reminder of our next team meeting scheduled for 7:00 pm Thurs 3/18 at the Fire Training Center in Pomona. Please contact dmatny4@aol.com if you are unable to attend.

 

 

 


 

 

 

Thank you as always for everyone's effort. We have come a long way in a short time. I look forward to working with everyone.

 

 

 


 

 

 

Kim

 

 

 

UPDATE 3/3/2010  Request for Training Roster for April

 

 

 

There are a few topics in todays update

 

 

 

Haiti -  They continue to reduce response to Haiti. DMORT is still active with a minimum Force Protection attachment. The nightly call is being reduced from 7 days a week to 3 starting tonight.

 

 

 


 

 

 

Chile - Still no formal request for resources from the teams. This continues to be monitored and equipment staged.

 

 

 


 

 

 

Uniforms - We are still seeking a response from some members on uniform inventory. If you have not responded please do so ASAP.

 

 

 

I have added some information to the Uniform section on name tapes please review.

 

 

 


 

 

 

Training -  We have been requested to participate in the April Regional FTX in Anniston, Alabama. We must submit a roster to be vetted ASAP. The training will take place April 5-11, 2010. Travel days will be 4/5 and 4/11.  We are one of six teams selected and I encourage everyone to particiapte in this valuable excercise. It will be USERRA covered but the letters can not be generated until we submit a roster and it is cleared. You will receive airfare, transportation, per diem and salary. If you are available please email leoned@co.rockland.ny.us ASAP. Only emails sent to this address will be considered. We do not have any control over the dates

 

 

 


 

 

 

I will be submitting the roster for members attending the Summit not covered under the mandatory positions on Fri 3/5. If you will be attending and would like a USERRA  letter please email me by noon on 3/5 lippesk@co.rockland.ny.us

 

 

 


 

 

 

Reminder our next mtg will be Thurs 3/18 at 7:00 p.m.  We will be taking team photos of members present. We will also be reviewing information for the FTX and any current updates on our response potentials.

 

 

 


 

 

 

Thanks again for your continued support. I look forward to working with everyone at the FTX.

 

 

 

Kim

 

 

 


 

 

 

EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE & TEAM UPDATES - March 1st 2010

 

 

 

As mentioned in previous communications I will be utilizing the team site more for updates

 

 

 

As I am sure you are aware Chile and the Pacific is now on the radar. There is a significant potential for aftershocks and Tsunamis.  Chile has made requests for international assistance but it has yet to be fully defined.   While no official request has been made we will continue to monitor our potential for a mission. They have now expanded the nightly call to include updates on this situation.

 

 

 

With our on call month starting tomorrow Mon March 1st, I am requesting all members that have made themselves available please keep us up to date with any changes in your status. Those that were not available please update us if your status changed.

 

 

 

We had several members in various stages of obtaining a passport or renewing. If you have recently received it please let us know. Also if you have recently renewed any licenses or certifications please forward a copy so your file can be updated.

 

 

 

I continue monitoring the nightly calls regarding Haiti. At this time they are winding down and transitioning existing sites to NGO’s DMORT continues to function and they have been able to identify and return citizen remains.

 

 

 

Thank you to all members that provided their uniform information to Carol as requested. If you have not responded please do so now. If you're on call and in need of a uniform please make the arrangements ASAP.

 

 

 

Our recruitment efforts are working but we are still in need of Respiratory Therapist/Technicians. If you have anyone in mind please have them email joindmatny4@aol.com.  Also visit Commander's Corner for recrutment info,

 

 

 

We will have some training opportunities coming up in the future. As soon as I have more information or confirmed dates I will reach out to everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commander Kim Lippes

 

 

 


  

 

 

 

DMAT NY4 Member of The Year Announcement: Dr. Glen Kay "Dr. K"

 

 

 

It is with great pleasure and honor that DMAT NY4 presents:

 

 

 

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Glen Kay, MD as DMAT NY4 Team Member of the Year and receiving this honor with a strong majority of votes from fellow team members.

 

 

 


 

 

 

Dr. Kay has displayed a level of dedication, professionalism and service to the team above and beyond the call of duty.  Dr. Kay has take on duties and responsibilities for team readiness throughout the year during team rotation months, between rotations and during planning for drills and trainings.  NY4's growth and elevation to Full NDMS Operational Status is directly related to Dr. Kay's  involvement in NY4 activities.  In addition, Dr. Kay has been a resource to team leadership whenever asked, taking time from his private practice to lend his espertise and time.    We thank him for his dedication and invite him to receive this prestgious award  with other NDMS recipients at the 2010 Integrated Health Summit as a guest of our team.  Congrats " Dr. K" and Thanks !  We could not have done it without  you.  Thank you to all the NY4 members who took the time to vote and honor a fellow deserving member.

 

 

 


Registration: Integrated Health Summit - Nashville, TN

 

 

 

 Unfortunately, this event will not be funded for team members.  HSS is directly funding only limited command personnel that are mandated to take HHS training at the conference.  However, the good news is that HHS has authorized Federal USERRA coverage for non-funded participants who attend.  Please read below if you would like to attend:

 

 

 


  • Registration fees would be covered by the individual but would be at the member discounted rate of $150.00.

  • Names must be submitted to lippesk@co.rockland.ny.us by March 1 to secure USERRA letters

  • Team members who are not NDMS funded (attending on their own) may register now by going to: www.integratedtrainingsummit.org and click the “Registration” tab to begin the registration process

 

 

 


  • When registering, Non-funded members select “NDMS Non Supported Team Employee” to receive the $150 HHS registration rate

  • Supported and Non Supported personnel will be asked to show their federal ID onsite at registration to confirm registration type for the discounted fee.

  • YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE FIRST TO GET THE GROUP DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATE. 

  • For information regarding available hotels please visit click here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Reminders:

 

 

 


  • Please monitor and respond to emails

  • Please acknowledge calls from the Rockland County/DMAT Alert Notification System by following the instructions

  • Send any change of contact information to Desiree' Leone. Click for change of info form

  • If you have not applied for a passport please do as soon as possible

  • Please make suggestions on how we can improve this site.  Let us know what else would be helpful to members



 

 

 

HAITI & Deployment Resources

 

 

 

In addition to the teams.ndms.gov website here are other resource links: