Ebola Virus Disease Briefing for Virginia Hospitals
2022-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The Virginia Healthcare Emergency Management Program (VHEMP), in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Office of Emergency Preparedness and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA), is hosting a webinar on Nov. 18 at noon that will feature updates from VDH regarding the Ebola outbreak in Uganda, patient screening and monitoring, infection control, epidemiological risk factors, laboratory, and key resources.

2022 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference
2022-11-29 - 2022-12-03
Join us at the 2022 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference and become part of the RIPPLE EFFECT: Leveraging Local Successes for National Impact. By learning from the local-level triumphs and challenges of America’s healthcare coalitions, we can adapt these successes into long-term, dynamic solutions that will benefit fellow coalitions across the country. Although our Coalitions are each unique and diverse, as a whole we have the same ultimate purpose – to improve the health and safety of the communities we serve.
Professionals in emergency management, healthcare coalitions, volunteer organizations and all levels of government (federal, state and local) will benefit from advancing their individual and collective skill sets by participating in over 40 sessions of content, sharing best practices, building partnerships, and interacting with the latest technology and industry thought leaders in the Exhibit Hall.

Webinar: Polio Resurgence: Guidance for Health Care Workers
2023-01-11 12:00 - 13:00
Join NETEC Wednesday, January 11 at 12 p.m. EST for a live webinar, “Polio Resurgence: Guidance for Health Care Workers,” intended to help health care providers prepare for managing polio.
Polio has once again caught the attention of public health and health care officials after a case of vaccine-derived poliovirus was reported in New York this summer—the first case in the United States in 10 years.
In this webinar, experts share what you need to know about polio vaccines and CDC recommendations, patient management and post-polio syndrome, laboratory testing, and specimen handling and shipment.
SPEAKERS:
Jake Fray, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Point of Care Supervisor, Denver Health
Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, FAAP
Director, Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program,
Unity Point Health
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics,
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Continuing education credits will be provided for this activity. Participants will be asked to complete a post-webinar evaluation immediately following the webinar. We recommend accessing the webinar from a PC or Mac computer using the Chrome, Firefox, or Safari (Mac) web browser.

Drone Assessment and Response Tactics
2023-01-17 08:00 - 17:00
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is pleased to announce three opportunities to attend “Drone Assessment and Response Tactics” training presented by New Mexico Tech.
Course Description:
This course provides first responders and emergency managers with the knowledge and tools necessary to detect, identify, track, assess, respond and report UAS activity. Participants are presented with information on the current UAS terrorist and criminal threat, technology, and analog and electronic detection techniques. Participants are guided through demonstrations and exercises on the varying UAS types, their capabilities, and simulated threats involving Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

Training Dates & Locations:

January 17, 2023

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Crater Criminal Justice Academy
6130 County Drive
Disputanta , VA

See map: Google Maps

January 18, 2023

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy
3630 Lee Hill Drive
Fredericksburg , VA

See map: Google Maps

January 19, 2023

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy
45299 Research Place
Ashburn , VA

See map: Google Maps

Domestic Extremism and Violent Extremism Awareness
2023-01-23 12:00 - 16:00
Description
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), in partnership with the Virginia State Police, is pleased to announce Domestic Extremism and Violent Extremism Awareness training. Funding for this training is provided through the Department of Homeland Security’s Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant.

Training Dates & Locations:
January 23, 2023 to January 24, 2023
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Virginia State University
1 Hayden St
Petersburg , VA
See map: Google Maps

Mental Health Topics: Pathways for the Prevention of Violence
2023-01-24 08:30 - 16:30, 2023-02-15 08:30 - 16:30, 2023-03-29 08:30 - 16:30
DCJS, in collaboration with Safe & Sound Schools, is pleased to announce this two-day training across Virginia. This training is designed for participants to attend both days consecutively, however participants are able to attend only one day if schedules will not allow them to attend both.

Training Dates & Locations:

January 24, 2023 to January 25, 2023

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Charlottesville , VA

See map: Google Maps

February 15, 2023 to February 16, 2023

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Fredericksburg , VA

See map: Google Maps

March 29, 2023 to March 30, 2023

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Charlotte/Mecklenburg , VA

See map: Google Maps

April 26, 2023 to April 27, 2023

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Winchester , VA

See map: Google Maps

May 24, 2023 to May 25, 2023

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Abingdon , VA

See map: Google Maps

VDSS/VCU 2023 Winter Conference - Creating a Safe and Caring Environment through Person-centered Dementia Practices
2023-01-25 10:00 - 12:00
What can person-centered care look like while working alongside individuals diagnosed with dementia? How can we strengthen our communication skills, both verbally and nonverbally, to create a safe and caring environment? What are current best practices when abuse or neglect is suspected? What happens if abuse or neglect occurs outside of our immediate scope of care?
Join the conversation, as speakers Regina Foster and Carey Raleigh explore these questions and more! Learn how to:

Strengthen your communication skills
Become a more informed mandated reporter
Familiarize yourself with common signs of abuse, neglect, and trauma
Implement these skills while maintaining a person-centered approach to care
Receive a certificate of attendance

IPC Training: One Behavior is Not Like the Other - Impact on Infection Control Practices
2023-02-01 14:00 - 15:00
Hosted by VDSS/VCU
Don’t miss this opportunity to interact once more with Dr. Andrew Heck and Mary Locklin in another installment of the IPC Training!

Trauma Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee
2023-02-02 08:00 - 09:00

EMS Emergency Management Committee
2023-02-02 09:00 - 10:00

Trauma Administrative and Governance Committee
2023-02-03 08:00 - 09:00

State EMS Advisory Board Meeting
2023-02-03 10:00 - 11:00

VHEMP Webinar Series – Radiation Emergency Assistance Center Training Site (REAC/TS)
2023-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 | GoToWebinar
Join us to learn from a world-renowned radiological/nuclear incident emergency medical response entity
The Virginia Healthcare Emergency Management Program (VHEMP), in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Office of Emergency Preparedness and
the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA), is hosting a webinar on Feb. 15 at noon that will feature Wayne Baxter, RN/Paramedic, REAC/TS, who will provide an
overview of the REAC/TS program – a U.S. Department of Energy asset and a leader in emergency medical response to radiological/nuclear incidents.

Ebola Update - Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center Webinar Series
2023-02-23 12:00 - 13:00
Ebola update hosted by VCU Health & the Virginia Department of Health

HCA Virginia’s RECHARGE CE Weekend for EMS Providers
2023-02-24 18:00 - 2023-02-26 13:30
A message from LeRon Lewis:
I’m excited to announce registration is NOW OPEN for HCA Virginia’s RECHARGE CE Weekend for EMS providers! We have sourced some of the top experts in their field to deliver dynamic presentations aimed to up-skill, motivate, and educate our local EMS providers! Click here to register!
With a wide range of courses and topics to choose from, there is plenty of opportunity for providers to earn continuing education hours towards Virginia and National Registry recertification requirements.
The link to the registration portal can be found HERE. Detailed information about the weekend, CE categories and conference speakers can be found in the Conference and Participant Guide.
There is no cost to EMS providers, however registration is Registration is required!
Lastly, I am incredibly sensitive to the dynamic nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, flu and respiratory illness season. With that in mind, participants will be required to adhere to all safety protocols which include temperature checks, use of hand sanitizer and limits on the number of participants in a classroom. Participants are also highly encouraged to wear a mask (although not required). Accordingly, once a presentation has reached its max capacity, registration for that session will close on the registration portal and no additional sign-ups permitted.
Registration will close on Monday, February 14 at noon. (Registration link https://forms.gle/UdJy7z9g6DLmnPcx7)
Myself and the Air Care Eagle Flight Team look forward to seeing you next month!
LeRon Lewis, RN, M.Ed.
TriCities Hospital
HCA Healthcare
411 W. Randolph Rd., Hopewell, VA. 23860
E LeRon.Lewis@hcahealthcare.com

ICS 400 – Advanced ICS (Woodbridge)
2023-02-27 08:00 - 2023-02-28 16:30

G0205 – Recovery from Disaster: The Local Community Role (Gloucester)
2023-02-28 08:30 - 2023-03-01 17:00

FEMA Recovery Series (N. Chesterfield)
2023-03-06 12:30 - 2023-03-10 12:00
WHEN: March 6-10, 2023 (varying times)
WHERE: VDEM HQ’s (Blue Ridge and Chesapeake Training Rooms)
9711 Farrar Ct., N. Chesterfield, VA 23236
DETAILS: To Register: Click here http://covlc.virginia.gov and the deadline to register is February 24, 2022. Each training will need to be registered for individually, and you do not have to take them all.
RC0201 – Individual Assistance Workshop Series (March 6 at 12:30 p.m. to March 8 at noon).
This two-day workshop explores a wide range of FEMA Individual Assistance programs, procedures, and responsibilities to help state and local emergency management professionals plan, prepare, and put into action disaster recovery best-practices. Topics include disaster recovery centers; access and functional needs; preliminary damage assessments (PDA); temporary
housing; the Individual Assistance sequence of delivery, including Small Business Association (SBA) practices; disaster survivor assistance teams (DSAT); IA programs such as Crisis Counseling, Other Needs Assistance, and Disaster Case Management; secure data sharing policies (e.g. Routine Use Requests). Instruction for this workshop is provided by FEMA Region III Recovery experts.
Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment Training (March 8 at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)

This 1/2-day workshop describes the information needed by the Commonwealth to perform initial individual assistance damage assessments (IDAs) and by FEMA to perform joint individual assistance preliminary damage assessments (PDAs), roles and responsibilities, the degrees of damages, and how damage assessment information is collected.
Fire Management Assistance Grants Training (March 9 at 8 a.m. to noon)
More information for this training will be coming – not available for registration yet. This is simply a “hold the date” mention.
Virginia Department of Emergency Management Debris Overview (March 9 at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
This 1/2-day workshop describes the types of debris that can be found after an incident, tools for calculating quantity, the operation issues associated with debris removal, identification of responsible agencies, contracting debris removal, applicable environment restrictions, and more.
Public Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment Training (March 10 at 8 a.m. to noon)
This 1/2-day workshop describes the information needed by the Commonwealth to perform initial public assistance damage assessments (IDAs) and by FEMA to perform joint public assistance preliminary damage assessments (PDAs), essential information and documentation, debris impacts, and how damage assessment information is collected. Target Audience: Local government and state agency personnel, with roles and responsibilities related to disaster recovery and contracting.
Registration Instructions: Registration will be done electronically via the Commonwealth of
Virginia Learning Center at: https://covlc.virginia.gov/. Deadline to register is February 24, 2023

ICS 400 – Advanced ICS (Fairfax)
2023-03-07 08:00 - 2023-03-08 16:30
WHEN: March 7th-8th, 2023 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
WHERE: MPSTOC
4890 Alliance Dr, Fairfax, VA, 22030
DETAILS: This training is a 15-hour course that provides training on the advanced resource management provisions of the Incident Command System (ICS). Course topics include explaining the special management challenges of major incidents such as unified command, multi-agency coordination systems, and emergency operations centers, as well as explaining how Multi-Agency Coordination Systems (MACS) are established and interface with emergency operations centers.
PREREQUISITES: Applicants must submit document completion of all of the following prerequisites. Certs or transcript of: (Required) IS 100, IS 200, IS 700, and IS 800 and ICS 300. POC below
COURSE MANAGER: Tamara DelRosario, tamara.delrosario@vdem.virginia.gov, (804) 385-1503

ICS 400 – Advanced ICS (Winchester)
2023-03-07 08:00 - 2023-03-08 17:00
WHEN: March 7-8, 2023 from 8:00 am-5:00 pm
WHERE: Public Services Building
301 E Cork St, Winchester, VA, 22601
DESCRIPTION: This training is a 15-hour classroom course that provides training on the advanced resource management provisions of the Incident Command System (ICS). Course topics include explaining the special management challenges of major incidents such as unified command, multi-agency coordination systems, and emergency operations centers, as well as
explaining how Multi-Agency Coordination Systems (MACS) are established and interface with emergency operations centers.
PREREQUISITES: Applicants must document completion of all of the following prerequisites to be considered for enrollment.
Successful completion of accredited versions of: IS 100, IS 200, IS700, IS800 and ICS 300
Please email certificates to:
Tamara Del Rosario
Academic Support Technician
Tamara.delrosario@vdem.virginia.gov
Phone: 804-3851503
REGISTRATION: Registration is OPEN. To register, log-in to the Commonwealth of Virginia Learn Center:
https://covlc.virginia.gov/. When searching for this course in the VLC, use this keyword: ICS 400. If you need assistance, please contact the Help Desk at 804-3851503.
COURSE MANAGER: Tamara DelRosario

VHHA Behavioral Health Webinar Series Featuring CHKD, Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation
2023-03-09 12:00 - 13:00 | GoToWebinar
Join VHHA for the latest installment in a series of webinar briefings highlighting innovative, hospital-based behavioral health treatment programs established with state support to care for Virginians in need. The upcoming webinar will be held on Thursday, March 9 at noon and will focus on child and adolescent behavioral health treatment and feature Stephanie Osler, LCSW, Director of the Mental Health Service Line at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters; and Michelle Peterson, Executive Director of the Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation, a suicide prevention organization based in Hampton Roads.

ICS 400 – Advanced ICS (Chesterfield)
2023-03-20 08:00 - 2023-03-21 17:00
WHEN: March 20-21, 2023 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
WHERE: Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center
6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, USA
DESCRIPTION: This training is a 15-hour classroom course that provides training on the advanced resource management provisions of the Incident Command System (ICS). Course topics include explaining the special management challenges of major incidents such as unified command, multi-agency coordination systems, and emergency operations centers, as well as explaining how Multi-Agency Coordination Systems (MACS) are established and interface with emergency operations centers.
PREQUISITES: Applicants must document completion of all of the following prerequisites to be considered for enrollment.
– Successful completion of accredited versions of: IS 100, IS 200, IS700, IS800 and ICS 300.
Please email certificates to:
Tamara Del Rosario
Academic Support Technician
Tamara.delrosario@vdem.virginia.gov
Phone: 804-3851503
REGISTRATION: Registration is OPEN. To register, log-in to the Commonwealth of Virginia Learn Center: https://covlc.virginia.gov/. When searching for this course in the VLC, use this keyword: ICS 400. If you need assistance, please contact the Help Desk at 804-385-1503.

ICS 300 – Intermediate ICS (Chesapeake)
2023-03-20 09:00 - 2023-03-22 17:00
WHEN: March 20-22, 2023 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
WHERE: Public Safety Operations Center
2130 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA, 23320, USA
DETAILS: This 21-hour course outlines how the NIMS Command and Coordination component supports the management of expanding incidents as well as describes the incident management processes as prescribed by ICS. This course has a threaded activity that will give students the opportunity to practice implementing the incident management process and create an Incident Action Plan (IAP) for a simulated expanding incident.
Prerequisites: IS-/ICS: 100, 200, 700, and 800
Target Audience: The target audience for this course is individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incidents. This includes Command and General Staff positions as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions that may be activated during an expanding incident that typically extend into multiple Operational Periods.
PRE-REQUISITES: Certifications may be turned in on the first day of class unless contacted by Instructor or Course Manager.
Individuals who need an accommodation of a functional or access need to attend the training should contact VDEM or the instructor at least two weeks prior to course start. Please go to https://covlc.virginia.gov/ to register for this course. COURSE MANAGER: Tamara DelRosario, tamara.delrosario@vdem.virginia.gov, (804) 385-1503

ICS 300 – Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (Chesapeake)
2023-03-20 09:00 - 2023-03-22 17:00

CBERS 2023 - Training Exercise Design for Community Partners
2023-03-28 08:00 - 16:30
Did your facility feel unprepared to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic? Do you wish your facility had the opportunity to practice or talk through what you would do in an infectious disease outbreak scenario? If so, don’t get caught off guard again. The Virginia Department of Health along with VHHA, VDOE, and VDOC will be conducting the Community-Based Emergency Response Seminar (CBERS) this Spring 2023 throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Join us and our community partners as we come together and learn the fundamentals of designing a training exercise. Exercises are designed to engage team members by working together to manage a response to an emergency. This year’s topic Emergency Preparedness Training Exercise Design for Community Partners will include:

8 Steps in Developing an Emergency Preparedness Training Exercise
Participate in a Table-Top Exercise
Steps for Developing an After-Action Report
Virginia Reporting Requirements for incidents or events that impact public health

Target Audience:

School Staff and Childcare Providers
Jail, Prison, and Detention Staff
Hospital Staff
Long-Term Care Staff
Behavioral Health Staff
Law Enforcement Personnel
Emergency Management Planners

This free one-day training will be offered in 9 locations across Virginia. Click To Register for the CBERS Workshop
Richmond – March 28, 2023
Abingdon – April 11, 2023
Roanoke – April 13, 2023
Weyers Cave – April 18, 2023
Chesapeake – May 10, 2023
Newport News – May 22, 2023
Dinwiddie – May 4, 2023
Fairfax – June 6, 2023
Stafford – June 7, 2023
For More Information about CBERS: – Emergency Preparedness (virginia.gov)
Questions: Contact Adreania Tolliver adreania.tolliver@vdh.virginia.gov

ICS 400 – Advanced ICS (Roanoke)
2023-03-29 08:00 - 2023-03-30 17:00
WHEN: March 29th-30th, 2023 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
WHERE: Blue Hills 911 Center
1830 Blue Hills Cir NE, Roanoke, VA 24012
DETAILS: This training is a 15-hour course that provides training on the advanced resource management provisions of the Incident Command System (ICS). Course topics include explaining the special management challenges of major incidents such as unified command, multi-agency coordination systems, and emergency operations centers, as well as explaining how Multi-Agency Coordination Systems (MACS) are established and interface with emergency operations centers.
PREREQUISITES: Applicants must submit document completion of all of the following prerequisites. Certs or transcript of: (Required) IS 100, IS 200, IS 700, and IS 800 and ICS 300. POC below
REGISTRACTION: Registration is OPEN and will most likely fill fast. To register, log-in to the Commonwealth of Virginia Learn Center: https://covlc.virginia.gov/. When searching for this course in the VLC, use this keyword: ICS 400. If you need assistance, please contact your Academic Support Tech, Tamara 804.358.1503 – tamara.delrosario@vdem.virginia.gov or the Help Desk at lmshelp@vdem.virginia.gov.

ICS 400 – Advanced ICS (Chesapeake)
2023-03-29 09:00 - 2023-03-30 17:00
WHEN: March 29-30, 2023 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
WHERE: Public Safety Operations Center
2130 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA, 23320, USA
DESCRIPTION: This training is a 15-hour classroom course that provides training on the advanced resource management provisions of the Incident Command System (ICS). Course topics include explaining the special management challenges of major incidents such as unified command, multi-agency coordination systems, and emergency operations centers, as well as explaining how Multi-Agency Coordination Systems (MACS) are established and interface with emergency operations centers.
PREQUISITES: Applicants must document completion of all of the following prerequisites to be considered for enrollment.
– Successful completion of accredited versions of: IS 100, IS 200, IS700, IS800 and ICS 300.
Please email certificates to:
Tamara Del Rosario
Academic Support Technician
Tamara.delrosario@vdem.virginia.gov
Phone: 804-3851503
REGISTRATION: Registration is OPEN. To register, log-in to the Commonwealth of Virginia Learn Center: https://covlc.virginia.gov/. When searching for this course in the VLC, use this keyword: ICS 400. If you need assistance, please contact the Help Desk at 804-385-1503.

2023 Virginia Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Summit
2023-04-19 08:00 - 16:00
The 2023 Virginia Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Summit is the premier industry conference attracting over 250 healthcare attendees from across the Commonwealth at The Westin Richmond, located between Downtown Richmond and Short Pump, on April 19, 2023. It provides an excellent opportunity to network with representatives from Virginia hospitals and health systems, healthcare coalitions, public health, healthcare organizations, and emergency management.

Agenda at a Glance:

Leadership During A Crisis – Response to 1 October Las Vegas Mass Casualty

Speaker: Todd P. Sklamberg

The Need to Focus on Biopreparedness

Speaker: Syra Madad, DHSc, MSc, MCP, CHEP

Operation Allies Welcome: 4 weeks, 200 flights, and 52,000 evacuees

Speakers: Andrew Slater; Kristin Nickerson

Supply Chain Management Beyond the Pandemic: Public and Private Sector Panel Discussion

Speakers: Angela McNally; James Moss MS; Jason Eaton, PEM; Robert P. (Bob) Mauskapf, MPA Colonel, USMC (ret)

Developing an Incident Response Team in the Coalition

Speaker: Melissa Harvey, MSPH, BSN, RN

Regulatory Response: Leveraging § 1135 Waivers and Executive Orders in a Disaster

​​​​​​​Speaker: R. Brent Rawlings, JD, MHA, FACHE

Applying COVID-19 Lessons Learned to Future Emergencies: A Healthcare Leaders Perspective

​​​​​​​Speakers: J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS; Joel Bundy, MD, FACP, CPE; Michael McDermott, MD, MBA

ACHE
Participants may earn up to 4.5 ACHE Qualified Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation.
If you have any trouble registering an account or creating a new password, please contact Tia Gray at tgray@vhha.com for immediate assistance.
The deadline for registration will be Friday, April 14, 2023.
