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Establish a national reference group to provide oversight of psychosocial framework, as required. District health boards (regional and local levels) Ensure well-developed Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) structure, including the provision for psychosocial support. Establish local teams and ensure relationships are in place to provide for psychosocial support in an emergency. Ensure local plans identify vulnerable clients/groups. Ensure plans include strategies to manage changes in demand over recovery period years). Services (including primary health organisations) need to be prepared for fluctuations in demand (not simply for increased service) following an emergency. Establish the psychosocial support sub-function within CIMS structure. Provide immediate response as required. Coordinate the response of other/support agencies. Develop medium to long-term recovery plans with other/support agencies. Adapt services to support recovery as required. Organisation Readiness Response Recovery New Zealand Red Cross (national and regional levels) Provide training and support for response teams (19 volunteer response teams with training in psychological first aid). Psychosocial recovery training available for individuals, agencies and communities working in recovery. Support for people bereaved in an emergency. Participate in outreach assessments and psychological first aid, including referral for individuals needing further support as required. Provide psychosocial recovery public information sessions. Contribute to public messaging. Provide additional psychological first aid training as required. Provide ongoing local support as required including training, particularly for psychological first aid.
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