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SUMMARY:ICS 300 – Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (Chesapeake)
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: March 20-22\, 2023 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm \nWHERE: Public Safety Operations Center \n2130 S Military Hwy\, Chesapeake\, VA\, 23320\, USA \nDETAILS: 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. \nPrerequisites: IS-/ICS: 100\, 200\, 700\, and 800 \nTarget 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. \nPRE-REQUISITES: Certifications may be turned in on the first day of class unless contacted by Instructor or Course Manager. \nIndividuals 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. \nCOURSE MANAGER: Tamara DelRosario\, tamara.delrosario@vdem.virginia.gov\, (804) 385-1503
URL:https://vhass.org/event/ics-300-intermediate-ics-for-expanding-incidents-chesapeake/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T170000
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SUMMARY:ICS 300 – Intermediate ICS (Chesapeake)
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: March 20-22\, 2023 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm \nWHERE: Public Safety Operations Center \n2130 S Military Hwy\, Chesapeake\, VA\, 23320\, USA \nDETAILS: 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. \nPrerequisites: IS-/ICS: 100\, 200\, 700\, and 800 \nTarget 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. \nPRE-REQUISITES: Certifications may be turned in on the first day of class unless contacted by Instructor or Course Manager. \nIndividuals 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
URL:https://vhass.org/event/ics-300-intermediate-ics-chesapeake/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230217T203552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T203552Z
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SUMMARY:ICS 400 – Advanced ICS (Chesterfield)
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: March 20-21\, 2023 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm \nWHERE: Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center \n6610 Public Safety Way\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, USA \nDESCRIPTION: 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. \nPREQUISITES: Applicants must document completion of all of the following prerequisites to be considered for enrollment. \n– Successful completion of accredited versions of: IS 100\, IS 200\, IS700\, IS800 and ICS 300. \nPlease email certificates to: \nTamara Del Rosario \nAcademic Support Technician \nTamara.delrosario@vdem.virginia.gov \nPhone: 804-3851503 \nREGISTRATION: 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.
URL:https://vhass.org/event/ics-400-advanced-ics-chesterfield-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230303T191844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T191844Z
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SUMMARY:VHHA Behavioral Health Webinar Series Featuring CHKD\, Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vhass.org/event/vhha-behavioral-health-webinar-series-featuring-chkd-sarah-michelle-peterson-foundation/
LOCATION:GoToWebinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230217T202607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T202607Z
UID:26632-1678176000-1678294800@vhass.org
SUMMARY:ICS 400 – Advanced ICS (Winchester)
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: March 7-8\, 2023 from 8:00 am-5:00 pm \nWHERE: Public Services Building\n301 E Cork St\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601 \nDESCRIPTION: 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\nexplaining how Multi-Agency Coordination Systems (MACS) are established and interface with emergency operations centers. \nPREREQUISITES: Applicants must document completion of all of the following prerequisites to be considered for enrollment.\nSuccessful completion of accredited versions of: IS 100\, IS 200\, IS700\, IS800 and ICS 300 \nPlease email certificates to:\nTamara Del Rosario\nAcademic Support Technician\nTamara.delrosario@vdem.virginia.gov\nPhone: 804-3851503 \nREGISTRATION: Registration is OPEN. To register\, log-in to the Commonwealth of Virginia Learn Center:\nhttps://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. \nCOURSE MANAGER: Tamara DelRosario
URL:https://vhass.org/event/ics-400-advanced-ics-winchester/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T163000
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CREATED:20230217T202329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T202329Z
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SUMMARY:ICS 400 – Advanced ICS (Fairfax)
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: March 7th-8th\, 2023 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm \nWHERE: MPSTOC \n4890 Alliance Dr\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030 \nDETAILS: 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. \nPREREQUISITES: 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 \nCOURSE MANAGER: Tamara DelRosario\, tamara.delrosario@vdem.virginia.gov\, (804) 385-1503
URL:https://vhass.org/event/ics-400-advanced-ics-fairfax/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230217T201301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T201301Z
UID:26628-1678105800-1678449600@vhass.org
SUMMARY:FEMA Recovery Series (N. Chesterfield)
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: March 6-10\, 2023 (varying times) \nWHERE: VDEM HQ’s (Blue Ridge and Chesapeake Training Rooms)\n9711 Farrar Ct.\, N. Chesterfield\, VA 23236 \nDETAILS: 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. \nRC0201 – Individual Assistance Workshop Series (March 6 at 12:30 p.m. to March 8 at noon). \nThis 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\nhousing; 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. \nIndividual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment Training (March 8 at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)\n \nThis 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. \nFire Management Assistance Grants Training (March 9 at 8 a.m. to noon) \nMore information for this training will be coming – not available for registration yet. This is simply a “hold the date” mention. \nVirginia Department of Emergency Management Debris Overview (March 9 at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) \nThis 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. \nPublic Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment Training (March 10 at 8 a.m. to noon) \nThis 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.\nRegistration Instructions: Registration will be done electronically via the Commonwealth of\nVirginia Learning Center at: https://covlc.virginia.gov/. Deadline to register is February 24\, 2023
URL:https://vhass.org/event/fema-recovery-series-n-chesterfield/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230217T200951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T200951Z
UID:26626-1677573000-1677690000@vhass.org
SUMMARY:G0205 – Recovery from Disaster: The Local Community Role (Gloucester)
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URL:https://vhass.org/event/g0205-recovery-from-disaster-the-local-community-role-gloucester/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230217T200611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T200807Z
UID:26622-1677484800-1677601800@vhass.org
SUMMARY:ICS 400 – Advanced ICS (Woodbridge)
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URL:https://vhass.org/event/ics-400-advanced-ics-woodbridge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230120T201616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T202730Z
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SUMMARY:HCA Virginia’s RECHARGE CE Weekend for EMS Providers
DESCRIPTION:A message from LeRon Lewis: \nI’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! \nWith 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. \nThe 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. \nThere is no cost to EMS providers\, however registration is Registration is required! \nLastly\, 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. \nRegistration will close on Monday\, February 14 at noon. (Registration link https://forms.gle/UdJy7z9g6DLmnPcx7)  \nMyself and the Air Care Eagle Flight Team look forward to seeing you next month! \nLeRon Lewis\, RN\, M.Ed. \nTriCities Hospital \nHCA Healthcare \n411 W. Randolph Rd.\, Hopewell\, VA. 23860 \nE LeRon.Lewis@hcahealthcare.com \n 
URL:https://vhass.org/event/hca-virginias-recharge-ce-weekend-for-ems-providers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230221T200933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T201127Z
UID:26649-1677153600-1677157200@vhass.org
SUMMARY:Ebola Update - Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Ebola update hosted by VCU Health & the Virginia Department of Health
URL:https://vhass.org/event/ebola-update-virginia-infection-prevention-training-center-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230202T191346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T191533Z
UID:26611-1676462400-1676466000@vhass.org
SUMMARY:VHEMP Webinar Series – Radiation Emergency Assistance Center Training Site (REAC/TS)
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn from a world-renowned radiological/nuclear incident emergency medical response entity \nThe Virginia Healthcare Emergency Management Program (VHEMP)\, in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Office of Emergency Preparedness and\nthe 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\noverview of the REAC/TS program – a U.S. Department of Energy asset and a leader in emergency medical response to radiological/nuclear incidents.
URL:https://vhass.org/event/vhemp-webinar-series-radiation-emergency-assistance-center-training-site-reacts/
LOCATION:GoToWebinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Healthcare Emergency Management Program":MAILTO:mmarry@vhha.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20221208T173605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T173605Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Topics: Pathways for the Prevention of Violence
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \n\nTraining Dates & Locations:\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 24\, 2023 to January 25\, 2023\n\n\n\n8:30 am to 4:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nCharlottesville \, VA\n\nSee map: Google Maps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 15\, 2023 to February 16\, 2023\n\n\n\n8:30 am to 4:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFredericksburg \, VA\n\nSee map: Google Maps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 29\, 2023 to March 30\, 2023\n\n\n\n8:30 am to 4:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nCharlotte/Mecklenburg \, VA\n\nSee map: Google Maps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 26\, 2023 to April 27\, 2023\n\n\n\n8:30 am to 4:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nWinchester \, VA\n\nSee map: Google Maps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay 24\, 2023 to May 25\, 2023\n\n\n\n8:30 am to 4:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nAbingdon \, VA\n\nSee map: Google Maps
URL:https://vhass.org/event/mental-health-topics-pathways-for-the-prevention-of-violence-2/2023-02-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230113T214025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T214025Z
UID:26563-1675418400-1675422000@vhass.org
SUMMARY:State EMS Advisory Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vhass.org/event/state-ems-advisory-board-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230113T213838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T213838Z
UID:26561-1675411200-1675414800@vhass.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Administrative and Governance Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vhass.org/event/trauma-administrative-and-governance-committee/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230113T213731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T213731Z
UID:26559-1675328400-1675332000@vhass.org
SUMMARY:EMS Emergency Management Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vhass.org/event/ems-emergency-management-committee/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230113T213526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T213526Z
UID:26557-1675324800-1675328400@vhass.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vhass.org/event/trauma-emergency-preparedness-and-response-committee/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230120T200734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T200734Z
UID:26603-1675260000-1675263600@vhass.org
SUMMARY:IPC Training: One Behavior is Not Like the Other - Impact on Infection Control Practices
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by VDSS/VCU \nDon’t miss this opportunity to interact once more with Dr. Andrew Heck and Mary Locklin in another installment of the IPC Training! \n 
URL:https://vhass.org/event/ipc-training-one-behavior-is-not-like-the-other-impact-on-infection-control-practices/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230120T200433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T200433Z
UID:26601-1674640800-1674648000@vhass.org
SUMMARY:VDSS/VCU 2023 Winter Conference - Creating a Safe and Caring Environment through Person-centered Dementia Practices
DESCRIPTION: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? \nJoin the conversation\, as speakers Regina Foster and Carey Raleigh explore these questions and more! Learn how to: \n\nStrengthen your communication skills\nBecome a more informed mandated reporter\nFamiliarize yourself with common signs of abuse\, neglect\, and trauma\nImplement these skills while maintaining a person-centered approach to care\nReceive a certificate of attendance
URL:https://vhass.org/event/vdss-vcu-2023-winter-conference-creating-a-safe-and-caring-environment-through-person-centered-dementia-practices/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20221208T173215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T173215Z
UID:26346-1674549000-1674577800@vhass.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Topics: Pathways for the Prevention of Violence
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \n\nTraining Dates & Locations:\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 24\, 2023 to January 25\, 2023\n\n\n\n8:30 am to 4:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nCharlottesville \, VA\n\nSee map: Google Maps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 15\, 2023 to February 16\, 2023\n\n\n\n8:30 am to 4:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFredericksburg \, VA\n\nSee map: Google Maps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 29\, 2023 to March 30\, 2023\n\n\n\n8:30 am to 4:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nCharlotte/Mecklenburg \, VA\n\nSee map: Google Maps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 26\, 2023 to April 27\, 2023\n\n\n\n8:30 am to 4:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nWinchester \, VA\n\nSee map: Google Maps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay 24\, 2023 to May 25\, 2023\n\n\n\n8:30 am to 4:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nAbingdon \, VA\n\nSee map: Google Maps
URL:https://vhass.org/event/mental-health-topics-pathways-for-the-prevention-of-violence/2023-01-24/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20221208T144137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T172740Z
UID:26328-1674475200-1674489600@vhass.org
SUMMARY:Domestic Extremism and Violent Extremism Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe 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. \n  \nTraining Dates & Locations:\nJanuary 23\, 2023 to January 24\, 2023 \n12:00 pm to 5:00 pm \nVirginia State University \n1 Hayden St \nPetersburg \, VA \nSee map: Google Maps
URL:https://vhass.org/event/domestic-extremism-and-violent-extremism-awareness/2023-01-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20221208T172549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T172549Z
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SUMMARY:Drone Assessment and Response Tactics
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCourse Description:\nThis 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). \n\nTraining Dates & Locations:\n\n\n\nJanuary 17\, 2023\n\n\n8:00 am to 5:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nCrater Criminal Justice Academy \n6130 County Drive\nDisputanta \, VA\n\nSee map: Google Maps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 18\, 2023\n\n\n8:00 am to 5:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nRappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy \n3630 Lee Hill Drive\nFredericksburg \, VA\n\nSee map: Google Maps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 19\, 2023\n\n\n8:00 am to 5:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nNorthern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy \n45299 Research Place\nAshburn \, VA\n\nSee map: Google Maps
URL:https://vhass.org/event/drone-assessment-and-response-tactics/2023-01-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20230106T165806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T165806Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Polio Resurgence: Guidance for Health Care Workers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPolio 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. \nIn 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. \nSPEAKERS:\nJake Fray\, MLS(ASCP)^CM\nPoint of Care Supervisor\, Denver Health \nAshlesha Kaushik\, MD\, FAAP\nDirector\, Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program\,\nUnity Point Health\nClinical Assistant Professor\, Department of Pediatrics\,\nUniversity of Iowa Carver College of Medicine \nCONTINUING EDUCATION:\nContinuing 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.
URL:https://vhass.org/event/webinar-polio-resurgence-guidance-for-health-care-workers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221204
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20221026T173628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T173628Z
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SUMMARY:2022 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProfessionals 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.
URL:https://vhass.org/event/2022-national-healthcare-coalition-preparedness-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20221107T202732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T202732Z
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SUMMARY:Ebola Virus Disease Briefing for Virginia Hospitals
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vhass.org/event/ebola-virus-disease-briefing-for-virginia-hospitals/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Healthcare Emergency Management Program":MAILTO:mmarry@vhha.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20221110T173552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T173619Z
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SUMMARY:VHHA Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Carilion Clinic Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vhass.org/event/vhha-behavioral-health-webinar-series-carilion-clinic-comprehensive-psychiatric-emergency-program/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20221017T175618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T175618Z
UID:26253-1668600000-1668603600@vhass.org
SUMMARY:2022 Updates to Enhanced Barrier Precautions for Nursing Homes
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vhass.org/event/2022-updates-to-enhanced-barrier-precautions-for-nursing-homes/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20221110T144711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T144711Z
UID:26316-1668513600-1668517200@vhass.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Hospital COVID-19 Data Reporting and NHSN Transition Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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).
URL:https://vhass.org/event/virginia-hospital-covid-19-data-reporting-and-nhsn-transition-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20221102T145433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T145900Z
UID:26294-1668081600-1668085200@vhass.org
SUMMARY:VHEMP Webinar Series - National Weather Service Briefing on the 2022 - 2023 Winter Season
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://vhass.org/event/vhemp-webinar-series-national-weather-service-briefing-on-the-2022-2023-winter-season/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Healthcare Emergency Management Program":MAILTO:mmarry@vhha.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T155754
CREATED:20221107T223358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T223358Z
UID:26311-1667998800-1668002400@vhass.org
SUMMARY:NETEC Influenza: 2022 Seasonal Update
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants 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. \nContinuing education credits are available\, and registration is free: http://ow.ly/v7Kq50LwN0w
URL:https://vhass.org/event/netec-influenza-2022-seasonal-update/
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