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SUMMARY:Emerging Pathogens Preparedness and Response Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vhass.org/event/emerging-pathogens-preparedness-and-response-conference/
LOCATION:Meadowview Conference Resort and Convention Center\, 1901 Meadowview Parkway\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T120000
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SUMMARY:Updated MDRO Containment and Prevention Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Webinar will be on zoom; registration is not required.  Session will be recorded. \nhttps://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615239905?pwd=eko0L3JCZVBkSnRacDBEZDh0eDJOUT09 \nMeeting ID: 161 523 9905 \nPasscode: 684399
URL:https://vhass.org/event/updated-mdro-containment-and-prevention-guidance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T083000
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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-4/2023-04-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122150
CREATED:20230303T193050Z
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SUMMARY:MGT-341 Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Date and Location: \nApril 26-27\, 2023 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\nRaphine Volunteer Fire Company 2130 Raphine Rd.\, Raphine\, VA 24472 \nRegister: \nhttps://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=EU&C=MGT341&S=515
URL:https://vhass.org/event/mgt-341-disaster-preparedness-for-healthcare-organizations-within-the-community-infrastructure/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122150
CREATED:20230411T212949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T213058Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Program Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vhass.org/event/2023-kidney-community-emergency-response-kcer-program-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T080000
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SUMMARY:2023 Virginia Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nAgenda at a Glance:\n\nLeadership During A Crisis – Response to 1 October Las Vegas Mass Casualty\n\nSpeaker: Todd P. Sklamberg\n\n\nThe Need to Focus on Biopreparedness\n\nSpeaker: Syra Madad\, DHSc\, MSc\, MCP\, CHEP\n\n\nOperation Allies Welcome: 4 weeks\, 200 flights\, and 52\,000 evacuees\n\nSpeakers: Andrew Slater; Kristin Nickerson\n\n\nSupply Chain Management Beyond the Pandemic: Public and Private Sector Panel Discussion\n\nSpeakers: Angela McNally; James Moss MS; Jason Eaton\, PEM; Robert P. (Bob) Mauskapf\, MPA Colonel\, USMC (ret)\n\n\nDeveloping an Incident Response Team in the Coalition\n\nSpeaker: Melissa Harvey\, MSPH\, BSN\, RN\n\n\nRegulatory Response: Leveraging § 1135 Waivers and Executive Orders in a Disaster\n\n​​​​​​​Speaker: R. Brent Rawlings\, JD\, MHA\, FACHE\n\n\nApplying COVID-19 Lessons Learned to Future Emergencies: A Healthcare Leaders Perspective\n\n​​​​​​​Speakers: J. Stephen Jones\, MD\, FACS; Joel Bundy\, MD\, FACP\, CPE; Michael McDermott\, MD\, MBA\n\n\n\nACHE\nParticipants 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. \nIf you have any trouble registering an account or creating a new password\, please contact Tia Gray at tgray@vhha.com for immediate assistance. \nThe deadline for registration will be Friday\, April 14\, 2023. \n\n\n 
URL:https://vhass.org/event/2023-virginia-healthcare-emergency-preparedness-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T090000
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SUMMARY:ICS 400 – Advanced ICS (Chesapeake)
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: March 29-30\, 2023 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm \nWHERE: Public Safety Operations Center \n2130 S Military Hwy\, Chesapeake\, VA\, 23320\, 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-chesapeake/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122150
CREATED:20221208T173707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T173707Z
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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-3/2023-03-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T170000
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SUMMARY:ICS 400 – Advanced ICS (Roanoke)
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: March 29th-30th\, 2023 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm \nWHERE: Blue Hills 911 Center \n1830 Blue Hills Cir NE\, Roanoke\, VA 24012 \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 \nREGISTRACTION: 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.
URL:https://vhass.org/event/ics-400-advanced-ics-roanoke/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T163000
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SUMMARY:CBERS 2023 - Training Exercise Design for Community Partners
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\n8 Steps in Developing an Emergency Preparedness Training Exercise\nParticipate in a Table-Top Exercise\nSteps for Developing an After-Action Report\nVirginia Reporting Requirements for incidents or events that impact public health\n\nTarget Audience:  \n\nSchool Staff and Childcare Providers\nJail\, Prison\, and Detention Staff\nHospital Staff\nLong-Term Care Staff\nBehavioral Health Staff\nLaw Enforcement Personnel\nEmergency Management Planners\n\nThis free one-day training will be offered in 9 locations across Virginia. Click To Register for the CBERS Workshop   \nRichmond – March 28\, 2023\nAbingdon – April 11\, 2023\nRoanoke – April 13\, 2023\nWeyers Cave – April 18\, 2023\nChesapeake – May 10\, 2023\nNewport News – May 22\, 2023\nDinwiddie – May 4\, 2023\nFairfax – June 6\, 2023\nStafford – June 7\, 2023 \nFor More Information about CBERS: – Emergency Preparedness (virginia.gov) \nQuestions: Contact Adreania Tolliver adreania.tolliver@vdh.virginia.gov
URL:https://vhass.org/event/cbers-2023-training-exercise-design-for-community-partners/2023-03-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122150
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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
DTSTAMP:20260408T122150
CREATED:20230217T202831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T202831Z
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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:20260408T122150
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122151
CREATED:20230303T191844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T191844Z
UID:26678-1678363200-1678366800@vhass.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122151
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
DTSTAMP:20260408T122151
CREATED:20230217T202329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T202329Z
UID:26630-1678176000-1678293000@vhass.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122151
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122151
CREATED:20230217T200951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T200951Z
UID:26626-1677573000-1677690000@vhass.org
SUMMARY:G0205 – Recovery from Disaster: The Local Community Role (Gloucester)
DESCRIPTION:
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:20260408T122151
CREATED:20230217T200611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T200807Z
UID:26622-1677484800-1677601800@vhass.org
SUMMARY:ICS 400 – Advanced ICS (Woodbridge)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vhass.org/event/ics-400-advanced-ics-woodbridge/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122151
CREATED:20230120T201616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T202730Z
UID:26605-1677261600-1677418200@vhass.org
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:20260408T122151
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122151
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122151
CREATED:20221208T173605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T173605Z
UID:26349-1676449800-1676478600@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-2/2023-02-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122151
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:20260408T122151
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:20260408T122151
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122151
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122151
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122151
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T122151
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/
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