Procedural changes as a result of Community Phlebotomy
Process before plan implementation Procedure for change Process after plan implementation
Confusion over who to contact for initial approval for response activation Consultation with technical director and appropriate managers Incorporation of a flow chart detailing chain of command and notification process
Phone numbers of phlebotomy team unavailable or inaccurate Consultation with staff involved in previous responses Current telephone lists of response team volunteers (lists updated biannually)
Time wasted in assembling equipment Development of a supply list and process for acquisition Dedicated community phlebotomy response kit assembled and stored in central meeting locations
Undefined information concerning the overall response process Identification of areas of weakness Briefing of volunteers at central meeting location
    Contact with response site representatives before arrival at the response site