Consider region-wide capacity, especially the agencies responsible for welfare services sub-functions. Capacity review Review welfare services agency workplans or operational plans to ensure consistency, and an integrated approach to welfare in the region. Formally update contact list at each WCG meeting. Develop an activation schedule that describes the size and scope of Welfare function possible emergencies, and the appropriate level of welfare activation. activation schedule This will include guidelines about how often WCG and local welfare committees should be convened. Develop a training matrix that identifies the type and nature of training required, and indicate which individuals or teams have completed each item. Training and Ensure (as appropriate) that WCG members have completed CDEM participation in EMIS and welfare registration training. exercises Ensure that welfare services planning, activation and delivery is included in annual CDEM Group-wide exercises. Local welfare committees may have more frequent exercises (full or desk top). Develop Terms of Reference for the WCG. Roles and responsibilities Develop Terms of Reference for local welfare committees. Review and update the CDEM Group Welfare Plan. Review and update of key documents Review and update local welfare arrangements. Develop an annual key activity calendar that includes meetings, Activity calendar training, exercises, and reviews.
Capacity review Consider region-wide capacity, especially the agencies responsible for welfare services sub-functions. Review welfare services agency workplans or operational plans to ensure consistency, and an integrated approach to welfare in the region. Welfare function activation schedule Formally update contact list at each WCG meeting. Develop an activation schedule that describes the size and scope of possible emergencies, and the appropriate level of welfare activation. This will include guidelines about how often WCG and local welfare committees should be convened. Training and participation in exercises Develop a training matrix that identifies the type and nature of training required, and indicate which individuals or teams have completed each item. Ensure (as appropriate) that WCG members have completed CDEM EMIS and welfare registration training. Ensure that welfare services planning, activation and delivery is included in annual CDEM Group-wide exercises. Local welfare committees may have more frequent exercises (full or desk top). Roles and responsibilities Develop Terms of Reference for the WCG. Develop Terms of Reference for local welfare committees. Review and update of key documents Review and update the CDEM Group Welfare Plan. Review and update local welfare arrangements. Activity calendar Develop an annual key activity calendar that includes meetings, training, exercises, and reviews.
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