Radiological Team
About the Radiological Team
The Radiological Specialty Team works to enhance preparedness and response capabilities for radiological and nuclear incidents across Region VII by providing education, training, patient management support, and access to regional and national resources. The team serves as a specialized resource when the technical demands or resource requirements of a radiological emergency exceed the capabilities of local healthcare, public health, or emergency response personnel. Its expertise includes supporting timely decision-making related to patient management, radiation dose assessment, patient transport, hazard mitigation, and radiological or nuclear terrorism incidents. The team also provides guidance on the storage and disposal of radiological materials, collaborates with Region 7 healthcare coalitions on radiation response planning and annex development, and coordinates access to specialized radiological resources and training opportunities. In addition, the team can deliver customized education for regional partners and deploy either on-site or virtually to support incident management, provide technical expertise, and offer just-in-time training during radiological emergencies.
Map of Region 7 RITN Hospitals
Angela Leek, PHD, CHP
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Integrated webinars from past years for ease of access directly on the RST website
Created overview video from an exercise in Council Bluffs, IA housed on the RST website.
Provided a train-the-trainer activity for 30 individuals using the Center for Disease Control “TEST game” format for Point of Dispensing and Community Reception Center planning at the Service Area 1A HCC Summit in Des Moines, IA.
Identified the R7 RITN hospitals and workplan needed to create a registry of all RSTs through an interactive map on the R7DHRE website.
Hosted the “This is a TEST: CRC Game” Webinar to enhance Community Readiness Center (CRC) readiness and improve stakeholder understanding of the needs for a CRC and overall population monitoring after a radiological incident.
Redesigned the RST landing page on the R7DHRE website; provided regional and healthcare centric training and information content from established national resources, including an online form for users to request direct support or training.
Continued collaboration with the R7 Radiological Operations Support Specialist (ROSS) programs to continue growth of SME cadre.
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Coordination with medical and emergency response personnel across FEMA Region VII regarding the use of Radiological Specialty Response Teams to assist state and federal response agencies in a radiological incident.
Support to Healthcare Coalitions (HCCs) in the development of the Radiation Annex to their HCC Response Plans, including the development of a risk assessment tool and annex template.
Coordination across FEMA Region VII to identify and catalog radiation protection and response assets available within Region VII.
Provide training webinars on radiological response and the specific aspects of healthcare and patient management during these incidents.
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NEBRASKA
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Radiological Health
(402) 471-2168 (M-F 8AM to 5 PM)
After hours - Nebraska State Patrol
(402) 479-4921
Ask to speak to the NEMA (Nebraska Emergency Management Agency) Duty Officer
R7DHRE Radiation Specialty Team Assets
UNMC Radiation Health Center at 1-402-559-5555
IOWA
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Radiation Emergency Response
(515) 725-4160 (24/7)
Alternate contact - Iowa State Patrol
(515) 323-4360
KANSAS
Kansas Division of Emergency Management
(785) 291-3333 (24/7)
Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Radiation Control Program will be notified
MISSOURI
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Emergency Coordination
(800) 392-0272 (24/7)
TEAM LEADS
Frank Rutar, MS, CHP, CHMM