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Media Relations and Press Conferences

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Short Description Explains the Public Information Officer (PIO)’s responsibility to effectively plan for media reaction during routine as well as emergency situations, including how to contact local, regional, and national media outlets that can be instrumental in reaching the public with emergency information. Further explains how to prepare speakers for a press conference. Target Audience/Disciplines […]

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The Challenge of Financing Resiliency Webinar

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Join VCPC and the Riley Center for a discussion of innovative strategies and tools local governments can use to finance resilience projects. About this Event Building on funding and financing topics covered at recent Virginia Coastal Policy Center events, such as the May 2019 Resilience Funding Forum and the Fall 2019 Conference (The Three Ps […]

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Interpersonal Skills for Public Information Officers

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Short Description Provides the responder with an understanding of the dynamics of working with others and obtaining the best from other people. Discusses handling day-to-day relationships, self- awareness, interpersonal skills, motivation, conflict styles, and how to use this knowledge to perform the mission as a Public Information Officer (PIO). Further explains methods of recognizing and […]

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Communicating Effectively in an Emergency

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Short Description Addresses aspects associated with communicating with the public during emergencies. These aspects include the mapping of critical messages, debunking myths, and the needs of the media. The requirements of Public Information Officers (PIO) are also examined, along with the personnel and equipment they may need for the successful completion of their function. Target […]

NETEC Webinar: Keys to the Palliative Care Response During a Pandemic

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In this National Emerging Special Pathogen Training and Education Center webinar attendees will learn to explain the importance of having early discussions about advance directives during a pandemic and discuss developing a plan to use telemedicine to help with end of life decisions and virtual contact with patients in isolation. Register Here

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Writing Exercise

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Short Description Addresses different types and styles of written products use for public information. Participants practice writing a message map and a press release as practical application. 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 […]

Legal Issues in Public Information

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Short Description Addresses legal issues associated with public information and information release. By understanding laws such as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); open records and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the person in charge of managing public information can take precautions to protect his or her organization and act appropriately to […]

Emergency Management and the Public Information Officer

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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 […]

Public Information Functions

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Short Description Addresses the Joint Information System (JIS) and its working entity, the Joint Information Center (JIC), which is used during a unified response to an emergency or disaster. It further defines the roles and responsibilities of the members of the JIC and how each is related to reaching the public with vital emergency information […]

COVID-19: Optimizing Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies

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COVID-19: Optimizing Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies  Webinar Announcement There has been a large increase in the need for healthcare personal protective equipment (PPE) and specialty supplies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase in demand has led to shortages in PPE and changes in how PPE is used and optimized. ASPR TRACIE, in collaboration […]