ICS 300 – Intermediate ICS (Chesapeake)
2023-03-20 09:00 - 2023-03-22 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 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.

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 (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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Mental Health Topics: Pathways for the Prevention of Violence
2023-02-15 08:30 - 16:30, 2023-01-24 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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

Ebola Virus Disease Briefing for Virginia Hospitals
2022-11-18 12:00 - 13:00
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.

VHHA Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Carilion Clinic Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program
2022-11-17 12:00 - 13:00
On Thursday, Nov. 17 at noon, VHHA will host 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 focus of this webinar is on the Carilion Clinic Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program and will feature remarks from Dr. Anilla Del Fabbro, Carilion Clinic system director for emergency psychiatry, and Lisa Dishner, Carilion senior director of Nursing for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. Register for the webinar below.

2022 Updates to Enhanced Barrier Precautions for Nursing Homes
2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:00
During this webinar, staff from the Virginia Department of Health’s Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Program will review recent changes to recommendations for the implementation of enhanced barrier precautions in nursing homes.

Virginia Hospital COVID-19 Data Reporting and NHSN Transition Webinar
2022-11-15 12:00 - 13:00
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) will be hosting a webinar on Nov. 15 at noon that will feature updates from VDH, VHHA, HHS, and CDC on Hospital COVID-19 Data reporting and the transition to National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

VHEMP Webinar Series - National Weather Service Briefing on the 2022 - 2023 Winter Season
2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:00
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 briefing on Nov. 10 at noon featuring Eric Seymour, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS). The briefing will focus on the 2022 – 2023 winter weather outlook and available NWS resources to assist in readiness and response.

NETEC Influenza: 2022 Seasonal Update
2022-11-09 13:00 - 14:00
Join NETEC experts Wednesday, November 9 at 1 p.m. EST for a live webinar designed to help health care workers prepare for the 2022 #influenza season.
Participants will get an update on the current landscape of influenza in the United States and the predictions for this year’s #flu season. Expert panelists will also discuss available therapeutics to treat common symptoms and co-infections and infection prevention and control measures for the detection, isolation, and management of influenza patients in emergency departments and other points of entry.
Continuing education credits are available, and registration is free: http://ow.ly/v7Kq50LwN0w

CDC and CMS COVID-19 Infection Prevention & Control Recommendations Updates
2022-11-09 12:00 - 13:00
During this webinar, the VDH Healthcare-Associated Infections & Antimicrobial Resistance Program team in partnership with the VDH Office of Licensure and Certification and Virginia Department of Social Services, will review the latest COVID-19 infection prevention and control updates from CDC and CMS, with a focus on how they apply to nursing homes and long-term care facilities
