| COVID-19 RRT responder availability |
Responders with higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness |
Recruit and virtually onboard new responders Have existing RRT responders take on multiple roles Assign higher risk responders to emergency coordination unit roles
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| Concerns for contracting the virus and/or being a carrier |
Strengthen administrative and safety RRT standard operating procedures (SOPs) Explain COVID-19 safety measures during RRT recruitment Provide COVID-19 resources to RRT responder’s families
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| COVID-19 RRT responder health, safety, and resiliency |
Deficient or nonexistent RRT safety monitoring protocols |
Expand pre-deployment processes to include COVID-19 safety considerations Assess proper personal protective equipment (PPE) use Implement COVID-19 health monitoring processes Deploy field safety experts
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| Disruption of routine responder stress mechanisms/networks |
Institute a resiliency program Facilitate communication and connection of returning responders Have mental health professionals participate in post-deployment debriefs
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| COVID-19 remote RRT operations |
Difficulty converting in-person RRT operational processes to remote platforms |
Procure necessary information technology (IT) infrastructure Adapt critical operation SOPs to remote COVID-19 environment Update pre-deployment and just-in-time (JIT) training processes Use remote platforms during the post-deployment period
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| COVID-19 RRT stigma |
Stigma targeting COVID-19 RRT responders |
Include information, tools, and trainings about COVID-19 stigma Engage with local stakeholders who can publicly support RRT responders and liaise with the community Conduct sensitization campaigns and provide communication materials to household members regarding RRT responders returning home
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