Clallam County Launches Project SAFER for First Responders

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  Clallam County has launched Project SAFER“Project SAFER was an awesome opportunity for our community to bring together students and families with collaborative agencies. For me I saw an environment rich with a homecoming event that brought people closer. I would love to be a part of this continued tradition. - Gary Fraser, Assistant Director Special Services, OESD114I am most excited for the collaboration with the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office and the creation of the Project SAFER Response Form. It is such a brilliant idea to give the option to families to create a profile of the disabled individual so first responders are able to pull up their information and understand how to respond and communicate with them immediately. - Jen Mackey, Special Education Teacher, Sequim High SchoolWhat an incredible event. Bringing a community together to this magnitude was amazing. Giving the community a chance to interact with the county stake holders, county providers and first responders lend great learning moments for all of us. Very well done to all involved. - Steven Hughes, Regional Manager Morningside Visit the Project SAFER Facebook Page.”
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  Project SAFER is a new initiative to improve emergency response interactions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)“Project SAFER (Special Assistance For Emergency Response) will strive to improve encounters between community members who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and members of our police, fire and emergency personnel.”
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  The program allows families and care providers to create HIPAA-compliant profiles“These forms will be stored in a First Responder database in accordance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This federal law protects sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge. First Responders will be able to access this information to better assist people.”
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  The profiles detail communication preferences and approach strategies for first responders“Individuals, families, care providers, and community partners will collaborate to ensure inclusive and secure emergency interactions by supplying First Responders with details regarding approach preferences, communication needs, and strategies.”
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  The Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services offers a Project SAFER Response Form“Project SAFER Response FormIf you would prefer, you can print form.These forms will be stored in a First Responder database in accordance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This federal law protects sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge. First Responders will be able to access this information to better assist people. The form may be completed online, mailed, or delivered to Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services Public Health.”
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  The Project SAFER Response Form can be completed online“The form may be completed online, mailed, or delivered to Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services Public Health.”
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  The Project SAFER Response Form can be completed by mail“The form may be completed online, mailed, or delivered to Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services Public Health.”
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  The Project SAFER Response Form can be completed in person at 111 E 3rd Street in Port AngelesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  First responders will be able to access this information to better assist individuals during emergency situations“First Responders will be able to access this information to better assist people.”
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  The initiative was praised by local educators and community leaders“I am most excited for the collaboration with the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office and the creation of the Project SAFER Response Form. It is such a brilliant idea to give the option to families to create a profile of the disabled individual so first responders are able to pull up their information and understand how to respond and communicate with them immediately. - Jen Mackey, Special Education Teacher, Sequim High SchoolWhat an incredible event. Bringing a community together to this magnitude was amazing. Giving the community a chance to interact with the county stake holders, county providers and first responders lend great learning moments for all of us. Very well done to all involved. - Steven Hughes, Regional Manager Morningside”
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  The initiative is described as a collaborative effort that enhances safety for all parties involved“Project SAFER (Special Assistance For Emergency Response) will strive to improve encounters between community members who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and members of our police, fire and emergency personnel. Individuals, families, care providers, and community partners will collaborate to ensure inclusive and secure emergency interactions by supplying First Responders with details regarding approach preferences, communication needs, and strategies. This initiative aims to enhance safety for all parties involved.”