NETEC Town Hall: Preparing Frontline Healthcare Workers for Ebola
2022-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join NETEC experts on Thursday, October 20 at 12pm EDT for a live town hall event designed to help frontline health care workers prepare for an Ebola incident.
Participants will have an opportunity to ask our experts questions about the current Ebola outbreak, IPC and PPE considerations, lab safety precautions, transport, training, and preparedness needs for frontline workers.

Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar
2022-10-20 09:00 - 11:00
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), CISA Region 3 (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia) invites you to join a two-hour security webinar to enhance your organization’s resilience in case of an active shooter incident.
Preparing employees for a potential active shooter event is an integral component of an organization’s incident response planning. Because active shooter incidents are unpredictable and evolve quickly, preparing for and knowing what to do in an active shooter situation can be the difference between life and death. Every second counts.
THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE

Melioidosis in the United States: What Clinicians Need to Know Following Newly Discovered Endemicity
2022-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2022/callinfo_101322.asp
Overview
The causative bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei (B. pseudomallei) was recently found in soil and water in the southern United States. This bacterium causes a rare and serious disease called melioidosis. During this COCA Call, presenters will provide updates on the new and evolving epidemiology of melioidosis in the United States and discuss what clinicians need to know to prevent, diagnose, and treat melioidosis. They will also address what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is doing to learn more about melioidosis in the United States.

Presenters
Julia Petras, MSPH, BSN, RN
Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer
Bacterial Special Pathogens Branch
Division of High-Consequence Pathogens & Pathology
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Caroline A. Schrodt, MD, MSPH
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Public Health Service
Bacterial Special Pathogens Branch
Division of High-Consequence Pathogens & Pathology
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Diagnosis of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever & Other Rickettsial Tickborne Diseases
2022-04-27 12:00 - 13:00

CBERS 2022 MENTAL HEALTH & THE RIPPLING EFFECTS OF COVID-19
2022-04-06 13:00 - 15:00
The Virginia Department of Health Office of Emergency Preparedness partnered with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Development Services, and Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association to conduct a virtual Community Based Emergency Response Seminar (CBERS) in April 2022. This year’s topic will be Mental Health Wellness and the Rippling Effects of COVID-19. Please join us as we discussed the different mental health issues that can affect us as we tackle responding and caring for others during this pandemic. Participants will learn about the various types of stress caused by providing care to others during COVID, the difference between burnout and compassion fatigue, self-care, and coping strategies.
Target Audience: General Public Workers, Healthcare Workers, Emergency Management Workers, Disaster Shelter Workers, EMS/Fire Workers, Law Enforcement, Local Health Districts, VDH Staff, Clergy, Educators, Volunteers, Contractors, and Retail Workers- Anyone working during COVID-19 and feel they have been affected by the pandemic.
For more information: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-preparedness/cbers-2022-mental-health-the-rippling-effects-of-covid-19/ or contact Adreania Tolliver at adreania.tolliver@vdh.virginia.gov.

Healthcare Facility Cyberterrorism Response Planning
2022-02-09 12:00 - 13:00
The Virginia Healthcare Emergency Management Program, in conjunction with the
Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and the Virginia
Hospital & Healthcare Association, will host an upcoming webinar featuring Craig DeAtley,
PA-C, Director of the Institute for Public Health Emergency Readiness at MedStar
Washington Hospital Center. DeAtley will provide insight and takeaways on developing and
updating organizational response plans related to cyberterrorism.

Winter Weather Preparedness & Response Panel Discussion
2021-11-17 12:00 - 13:00
Wednesday – November 17, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – The Virginia Healthcare Emergency Management Program, in cooperation with the Office of Emergency Preparedness of the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association, will host a panel of speakers who will provide first-hand insight on responding to a winter weather emergency and the lessons learned. The panel includes Charlotte Sibold, Executive Director of Sunnyside Presbyterian Home and Yessi Cubillo, Regional Emergency Preparedness Coordinator of Renal Networks 3, 4, and 5.
Please register using the following link https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6359956105150004239. We are excited about the opportunity to make this content available to you, and we will continue developing valuable webinar opportunities to bring to you in the future.

VDH Lunch and Learn for Vaccine Providers
2021-11-05 12:00 - 13:00
VDH offering Lunch and Learn sessions for Vaccine Providers to hear the latest information and answer questions of VDH Vaccine Task Force members.
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Waffle House Emergency Preparedness - Hurricane Preparedness & Lessons Learned
2021-07-12 12:00 - 14:00
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The Virginia Healthcare Emergency Management Program, in cooperation with the Office of Emergency Preparedness of the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association, will be hosting our featured speaker, Larry Sigler, Director of Food Safety, Waffle House Inc. Mr. Sigler will present on Waffle House Emergency Preparedness, Hurricane Preparedness, and Lessons Learned.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Virginia Hurricane Preparedness Communication Exercise
2021-06-03 09:00 - 17:00
The Virginia Healthcare Emergency Management Program, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association, will be conducting a state-wide communication exercise in preparation for the 2021 hurricane season.

2020 Public Health and Healthcare Preparedness Academy
2020-03-23 - 2020-03-24 | Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center, 710 S Main St., Harrisonburg, VA, 22801

2019 Ebola Virus & Emerging Infectious Disease Summit
2019-10-28 08:30 - 14:30 | Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa – Short Pump, 12042 W Broad St., Richmond, VA, 23233, United States

2019 Public Health and Healthcare Preparedness Academy
2019-03-19 - 2019-03-22 | The Founders Inn & Spa, 5641 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464, United States

2018 Ebola Virus & Emerging Infectious Disease Summit
2018-11-19 08:00 - 16:00 | Winchester Medical Center Conference Center, 1888 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA, 22601, United States

VDEM & NSPA Emergency Management Summit
2018-11-01 09:00 - 15:30 | Vinton War Memorial, 814 East Washington Avenue, Vinton, 24179, United States
As emergencies and disasters are becoming more complex, the need for collaboration across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions is crucial. The Near Southwest Preparedness Alliance (NSPA) is partnering with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) to bring together local governments, state agencies, non-profit and non-governmental organizations, hospitals, healthcare organizations and institutes of higher education for a regional emergency management summit. This inaugural event will be held on November 1, 2018, from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. at the Vinton War Memorial.

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Christmas Holiday
2017-12-25 08:00 - 2017-12-26 17:00
Our office will be closed
