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Sometimes the vocabulary surrounding emergency response, disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and government staffing can be tricky. If you’re wondering what the difference is between an emergency response team and an emergency support function, or are confused about what an Incident Command System is, check out our helpful glossary of terms designed to help you navigate the complex ins and outs of the emergency staffing process.

The goal of Emergency Management is to have a continuous cycle of planning and plan improvement in order to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from threatened or actual emergencies and disasters. It is risk-driven, comprehensive, flexible, and progressive. Read more about the 5 phases of emergency management with step by step guidelines and examples now!

Acting as a subcontractor to the Federal Government in 2021, Wellhart was given 72 hours to deploy 120 healthcare providers on the ground of an emergency intake center. Wellhart successfully delivered the nurse practitioners and physicians needed to provide 24-7 coverage, treating thousands of unaccompanied children who had crossed the US/Mexican border.

Wellhart’s expansive network and strong relationships with healthcare providers led to our ability to deliver 120 providers to staff an immediate client need in 2021. From October 2021 to March 2022, Wellhart continually staffed the clients’ openings across multiple locations with several varied provider types and specialties to treat Afghan refugees before their resettlement into their new communities.

While locum tenens humanitarian aid is fulfilling in the fact that you can feel good about the work you’re doing to help others, it’s not a universal match for every healthcare provider.

When emergency strikes, humanitarian aid is needed, or your medical facility has a gap in coverage, the fastest way to ensure medical needs are met is through the use of temporary staffing. In this guide we will explain what locum tenens staffing is, how the industry is growing, and how you can benefit from Wellhart’s vast network of medical providers. You will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, all designed to show you why using locum tenens physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dentists is the best solution for your needs.