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Collectively and individually, Naval Medical Readiness Training Unit (NMRTU) Everett staff were recently recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard.
The commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard presented the Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation to NMRTU Everett for their efforts as part of the 2021 Medical Mobilization Team.
Additionally, Chief Hospital Corpsman Steven D. Dreher and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Chad S. Singer each received letter(s) of commendation for their performances in support of the medical mobilization effort.
The team was responsible for supporting Coast Guard Port Security Unit (PSU) 313’s mobilization in conjunction with Operation Enduring Freedom from Feb. 1, to April 15, 2021.
NMRTU Everett teamed with Coast Guard Port Security Unit 313 Medical Division to provide timely – and needed - medical screening appointments for over 120 members for deployment. In just the five initial days of mobilization, the team completed 203 immunizations, 82 medical tests, 104 audiograms, 52 dental exams, 112 periodic health assessments, 122 pre-deployment health assessments, along with 20 referral appointments.
According to Cmdr. James W. Fitzgerald, U.S. Coast Guard commanding officer of PSU 313, NMRTU Everett staff, ‘demonstrated exceptional creativity, perseverance and unwavering devotion. They worked diligently to ensure members were medically ready for deployment. In addition, the thorough record reviews and examinations identified multiple members with conditions likely to become far more serious if not detected.’
The letters of commendation for Dreher and Singer noted they ‘consistently performed duties of an exemplary nature by coordinating the clinic’s efforts towards the medical mobilization of 120 Coast Guard members. In preparation for this event, (they) collected the necessary information and demographics, resulting in all members being registered in the clinic’s electronic health record – MHS GENESIS – system. Furthermore, (they) were critical in the preparation phase with leadership and expertise, serving as the liaison with multiple medical departments, and were vital to the success of the unit’s medical readiness by ordering diagnostic tests and reviewing results.’
Dreher and Singer also worked closely with providers to identify health conditions needing timely follow-ups, and prescribed precise medications so approximately 110 Coast Guard members were completely medical qualified for deployment. Their performance also ensured that over 50 Coast Guard members from additional, far-flung units who required additional qualifications also were handled in an opportune manner, which logistically allowed the unit to be able to use valuable time for training instead of traveling.
They are both authorized to wear the commandant’s letter of commendation ribbon bar.
NMRTU Everett is one of three branch health clinics of parent command, NMRTC Bremerton, with a trio of primary missions in support of the nation’s warfighters, past and present and their families; provide exceptional care anytime and anywhere, shape military medicine through training, mentoring and research, and prepare forces for deployment.
According to the team award citation: “The dedication, pride, and professionalism displayed by the 2021 Medical Mobilization team are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard.”
“Congratulations and thank you to our Everett team for the consistent, outstanding fleet support that earned them the award,” shared Capt. Shannon J. Johnson, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton commanding officer. “Applying a wealth of technical knowledge and exceptional planning, members from our Everett team conducted more than 600 hours of patient care, physical exams, and records reviews, resulting in the full medical readiness of Port Security Unit 313.”
PSU 313 is a deployable command with six transportable security boats – modified 25-foot fiberglass hull boats, known as piranha(s) – which can respond to any need for maintaining port security and supporting operational readiness throughout the world, as well as conducting security for homeland ports when necessary.
| Date Taken: | 05.11.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 05.12.2021 09:58 |
| Story ID: | 396196 |
| Location: | EVERETT, WASHINGTON, US |
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