US Public Health Service
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020 provides both the authority and funding for the establishment of the will provide trained and ready personnel to fill critical public health needs Applicants must meet same appointment requirements as Regular Corps.
Ready Reserve Corps
USPHS is part of ____ and overseen by _____
US dept of health and human services assistant secretary for health
the ____ & ____ provide operational command of USPHS
US surgeon general & deputy surgeon general
utilize our experience, skills, and networks to provide leadership within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and throughout the federal government.
lead public health programs and policy development
USPHS core values
leadership service integrity excellence lise with an s
· U.S. citizen · Less than 44 years of age · can be offset by up to 8 years of prior uniformed service · Ability to pass a physical health examination · Ability to pass a security background check · Qualifying degree from an accredited institution (varies depending on profession) · Current, unrestricted, and valid license to practice in one of the 50 States; Washington, DC; Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; U.S. Virgin Islands; or Guam
pharmacist officer required qualifications
· Pharmacy and Clinical Roles o Medication procurement and coordination of care o Dispensing, counseling, drug information o Immunizations, glucose screening, etc. o Monitor and titrate blood pressure medications and insulin · Leadership, Logistics, Administrative · Other Roles o Assisting other clinical personnel (e.g. dental assistant) o Maintain laboratory services (appropriate collection and storage of labs)
pharmacist officers roles in emergency & humanitarian responses
USPHS mission
protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of the nation
go where most do not go to provide care for vulnerable and underserved populations.
provide essential health services
respond quickly to natural disasters, disease outbreaks and global public health emergencies as well as serve on humanitarian missions.
serve on the frontline of public health emergencies
· _______ through USPHS Commissioned Corps Headquarters, is responsible for the coordination of readiness and deployment for: o Domestic and international operations o Teams and individuals o Humanitarian assistance o Disaster relief o Emergency response o Global training
the office of the surgeon general
Established in 1889, the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps is solely committed to protecting
the public's health
· More than 6,000 officers in 800 locations, all 50 states and numerous foreign assignments including the World Health Organization · Department of Health and Human Services o CDC, CMS, FDA, HRSA, IHS, NIH, SAMHSA · Department of Defense · Department of Homeland Security · U.S. Agency for International Development · Federal Bureau of Prisons · State Governments and Local Agencies
where USPHS works
First Dedicated Disaster Response Mission for the USPHS Commissioned Corps
20,000 Kosovo refugees
· Integrated federal response teams coordinated humanitarian response activities · These teams included: o > 2,000 USPHS CC officers § > 300 PHS CC pharmacists deployed in multiple roles o Hundreds of HHS, National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), and Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) team members · Partnerships with federal, territorial, state, county, city, local, community, and non-governmental organizations
2017 HHS/USPHS/NDMS/DMAT Humanitarian Mission Response
Expanded Public Health Service to Non-Physicians
Parker Act
o Meet basic requirements and basic education and training requirements o Meet height and weight standards, maintain physical fitness, and be medically qualified (if you have specific concerns about medical eligibility, please email [email protected]) o Commit to displaying respect for our country and service by wearing the USPHS uniform
candidates must
what USPHS does
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work at the forefront of medical challenges like COVID-19, cancer, and the opioid crisis.
advance innovation and science
· Opioids and Addiction · Tobacco Cessation and Prevention · Community Health and Economic Prosperity (Preventable chronic diseases and behavioral health issues) · Health and National Security (Wellness and obesity epidemic) · Oral Health · Emerging Public Health Threats (COVID-19, Ebola and Zika virus) Calls to Action (Science-based documents intended to stimulate action to urgent public health problems) Reports Developed from expertise of scientific, medical, and public health professionals nationwide Advisories (Public statements of recommendations on public health issues)
surgeon general's priorities
