Short Description Hospital Incident Command System – introduction to the National Incident Management System and the National Response Framework and explores the Hospital Incident Command System as a methodology for effectively applying the incident command system in a healthcare environment. The Hospital Incident Command System is discussed as it pertains to improving emergency management planning, […]

Short Description A discussion of characteristics and patient management considerations for pathogens of special concern based on transmissibility and mortality. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot my SID Number) Students must register and bring a copy of their SID number to class. Register Here September 4, 2020: 4:00 PM September 21, […]

Short Description V8 Healthcare Facility Preparedness – examines the requirements and considerations for preparing a community and associated healthcare facilities to capably respond to and recover from a health or medical emergency. The instruction explores topics such as effective coordination, communication, and establishment of a common operating picture; understandings and agreements with relevant private sector, […]

The Center for Domestic Preparedness now has Virtual Instructor-Led Training available. These online sessions are 1-2 hours long and require attendees to submit an on-line application. Submission for these sessions will close 2 days prior to the delivery to allow time for class management and for providing additional instructions to registered students. The session will […]

Short Description A discussion of the critical processes, procedures, and considerations for safely managing a highly infectious disease patient in a healthcare facility. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot my SID Number) Students must register and bring a copy of their SID number to class. Register Here September 9, 2020: 10:00 […]

Training will cover the following topics: Topic: Pending To join via webinar: Meeting link Meeting number: 735 681 511 Password: VHASS_training Host key: 904685

Short Description A discussion of infectious disease patient management processes for effectively receiving patients who are self-presenting, transported by EMS, or transferred from a community health provider. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot my SID Number) Students must register and bring a copy of their SID number to class. Register Here […]

Short Description Addresses the responsibilities of the Public Information Officer and the media’s role in disseminating public information during emergencies to include crisis and emergency risk communication planning. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot my SID Number) Students must register and bring a copy of their SID number to class. Register […]

Short Description Provides the responder with an overview of the national emergency response system, which includes the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), and the relationship between these systems. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot my SID Number) Students must register and bring a copy of their […]

Short Description Addresses risk, crisis, and Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) messages, the public’s perception of risk, and key components of content and delivery of a crisis and emergency risk message. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot my SID Number) Students must register and bring a copy of their SID […]