Week of Events
Hazardous Materials Response Planning and Management
Hazardous Materials Response Planning and Management
Short Description An examination of the task organization, process, and procedures for tactical planning and management of a hazardous materials incident response. Addresses the organization, roles, and responsibilities of a Hazardous Materials Branch or Group and provides a detailed analysis of the five phases of the tactical response process to include assessment and analysis, planning, implementation, […]
Hazardous Materials Personal Protective Equipment Determination and Considerations
Hazardous Materials Personal Protective Equipment Determination and Considerations
Short Description A comprehensive examination of the requirements and considerations for determining appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for a hazardous materials response. Discusses the OSHA and NFPA categorization of hazardous materials PPE; factors in determining required PPE to stock on-hand based on community hazards and threats, and for a specific incident; determining chemical compatibility of […]
Mass Casualty Incident Response
Mass Casualty Incident Response
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 […]
VHASS Communications Drill – Medically Vulnerable Populations (Non-Hospital)
VHASS Communications Drill – Medically Vulnerable Populations (Non-Hospital)
The Regional Healthcare Coordination Center (RHCC) will be conducting a regional emergency communications drill with all healthcare organizations that serve medically vulnerable populations (Long Term Care, Dialysis, Hospice/Home Health, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, ICF/IID, etc.) on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm At 9AM on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 the RHCC will create a […]
Hazardous Materials Decontamination, Determination, and Operations
Hazardous Materials Decontamination, Determination, and Operations
Short Description A discussion of the capabilities, requirements, and considerations for determining appropriate decontamination methods and means for a hazardous materials response. Examines the types, methods, and application of decontamination; reviews responder decontamination procedures (emergency and technical); reviews patient decontamination procedures (self-care, mass, and technical); decontamination site selection considerations; and the evaluation of the effectiveness […]
Medical Surge Management
Medical Surge Management
Short Description Medical Surge Management – examines the process for medical management of the immediate response phase of a mass trauma event. Explores considerations and challenges of establishing triage and life-saving interventions at the scene, the transition of patients to healthcare facilities, and the prioritization and providing of emergency, life-saving treatment at a healthcare facility […]
Contact Tracing for Infectious Disease
Contact Tracing for Infectious Disease
Short Description Provides an examination of the importance of contact tracing in reducing the spread of an infectious disease in a population. Addresses the procedures and considerations for effectively conducting contact tracing and explores the public health actions taken as a result of contact tracing. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot […]
Federal, State, and Local Roles in Medical Emergency Response
Federal, State, and Local Roles in Medical Emergency Response
Short Description Federal, State, and Local Roles in Medical Emergency Response – explores the roles of local, state, and Federal governments and entities in supporting and enabling effective community-based response and recovery to a health or medical emergency. The instruction emphasizes the critical importance of multi-level coordination to optimize community health system response and recovery. […]
Barrier Precautions and Controls
Barrier Precautions and Controls
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: 10:00 AM September 21, […]
Hospital Incident Command System
Hospital Incident Command System
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, […]
Pathogens of Special Concern
Pathogens of Special Concern
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, […]
Healthcare Facility Preparedness
Healthcare Facility Preparedness
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, […]
Crisis Standards of Care and Treatment Decision-Making
Crisis Standards of Care and Treatment Decision-Making
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 […]