Upcoming Events

Dec
10
to Dec 12
In-Person Event

National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference

National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference

December 10-12, 2024 | Orlando, FL

The 2024 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference will be held on December 10-12, 2024 in Orlando, FL and will and discover Visions of Progress: Sustainable Strategies for Emergency Preparedness and Resilience. 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.

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Nov
13
Virtual Event, Region 7 DHRE

R7DHRE Preparedness Webinar: The Mendon AMTRAK Crash: Lessons for the Rural Response System

R7DHRE Preparedness Webinar

The Mendon AMTRACK Crash: Lessons For the Rural Response System

Nov. 13 | 1pm CST | ZOOM


When a passenger train derailed in rural northwest Missouri, a coordinated EMS and fire response was essential to taking care of the injured. Unique elements of the rural location both aided in and hampered response efforts. This presentation will cover successes as well as lessons learned.

Objectives

  • Know the events of the 2022 Mendon AMTRAK Derailment

  • Apply principles of Mass Casualty Response to the Rural EMS setting

  • Understand unique benefits and limitations of an MCI in a rural location

  • Understand the role of the Rural EMS Medical Director in a Mass Casualty Event

  • Adopt lessons learned back to their agency for implementation

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Oct
22
Virtual Event

ABLS Webinar: Radiological Disaster Response in the U.S.

Webinar: Radiological Disaster Response in the U.S.

Register now for this webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 2:00 PM CT hosted by Advanced Burn Life Support. Experts Dr. Mark Ervin (Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site - REAC/TS), Cullen Case (Radiation Injury Treatment Network - RITN), and Carl Flores (ABA Disaster Committee Chair) will discuss U.S. radiological disaster response and be moderated by Dr. Jeffrey Carter.  

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Sep
19
Virtual Event

Behind the Mask: Fundamentals of Device and Process Rounding

Behind the Mask:

Fundamentals of Device and Process Rounding

UNMC’s GCHS’ National Infection Control Strengthening (NICS) team’s "Behind the Mask" Webinar Series aims to Analyze the fundamental components of a robust Infection Prevention and Control Program, Interpret guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practice literature for a successful application to the infection prevention program, Utilize identified strategies to incorporate best practice into Infection Prevention programs, Integrate Infection Prevention program data to target prevention and improvement strategies, and Combine knowledge acquired to enhance collaboration and teamwork within the healthcare system. The webinars are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 12pm CST.

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Sep
14

CERT Rodeo

CERT Rodeo

September 14 | 8am | Marshalltown, IA

Experience the ultimate CERT Rodeo! Morning classroom presentations provide essential knowledge on disaster preparedness. Then, get ready for an action-packed afternoon of intense exercise drills.

* Hands on training the participants will be able to choose what they want to do based on their interest and their ability to participate.

* Search and Rescue (this will be outdoors, weather permitting) and will require mobility of the participants.

*Stop the Bleed and Situation Awareness (this will be indoors and be to anyone what wants to participant, no matter their abilities).

* Tabletop Simulated Disaster Drill (this will be indoors and be to anyone that wants to participate, no matter their abilities).

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Sep
11
to Sep 13
In-Person Event, Region 8 RDHRS

MPRDHRS AHLS Provider/ Instructor Course

AHLS Provider/Instructor Course

The Mountain Plains Regional Disaster Health Response System (MPRDHRS) is hosting an Advanced Hazmat Life Support (AHLS) Provider/Instructor Course at the  Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness (ICDP) (West Valley, UT) from September 11-13, 2024. The 2-day Provider course provides healthcare professionals comprehensive training in treating patients exposed to hazardous materials. In addition to the 2-day course, there is a half-day course offered for healthcare professionals who would like to become instructors. Course capacity is limited and we encourage early registration. The cost of course fees and materials will be covered by the MPRDHRS grant for eligible registrants in HHS Region VIII (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah).

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Aug
20
Region 7 DHRE, In-Person Event

CERT Basic Training

CERT Basic Training

Lincoln, NE

Aug 20, 22, 27, 29 (18:00 - 21:00) and 31 (08:00 – 17:00).

Attendees must attend each date listed above.

CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training covers basic skills that are important to know in a disaster when emergency services are not available. With training and practice, and by working as a team, you will be able to protect yourself and maximize your capability to help for the greatest number of people after a disaster.

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Aug
15
Virtual Event

Behind the Mask: Fundamentals of Infection Prevention Program Rounding

Behind the Mask:

Fundamentals of Infection Prevention Program Rounding

UNMC’s GCHS’ National Infection Control Strengthening (NICS) team’s "Behind the Mask" Webinar Series aims to Analyze the fundamental components of a robust Infection Prevention and Control Program, Interpret guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practice literature for a successful application to the infection prevention program, Utilize identified strategies to incorporate best practice into Infection Prevention programs, Integrate Infection Prevention program data to target prevention and improvement strategies, and Combine knowledge acquired to enhance collaboration and teamwork within the healthcare system. The webinars are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 12pm CST.

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Aug
13

R7DHRE H5N1 (Avian Influenza) Situation Report

R7DHRE H5N1 (Avian Influenza) Situation Report

Tuesday, Aug 13th | 10am CST | ZOOM

Join the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem for a situation report on current efforts around the H5N1, Avian Influenza outbreak. In this webinar we will discuss:

-The current H5N1 risk status.

-The growing concern from experts around the current H5N1 outbreak.

-How the UK and other nations have raised pandemic alert levels, and what US hospitals and health systems should do to respond.

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Aug
12
to Aug 15

Radiological Operations Support Specialist (ROSS) Course

Radiological Operations Support Specialist (ROSS) Course

The course will be held at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

  • The course will run from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day.

  • This is a FEMA sponsored course, so there is no registration fee.

  • You will need a FEMA SID to attend the course. You can get one here if you do not have one.

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Jul
30
to Aug 1

Achieving Data Quality and Integrity in Clinical Trials Involving High Consequence Pathogens — Clinical Course

Achieving Data Quality and Integrity in Clinical Trials Involving High Consequence Pathogens — Clinical Course

In-Person (3 days) & Virtual (2 days) | July 30-Aug 1

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security and the FDA-University of Texas Medical Branch Collaborative Program are hosting the FDA-sponsored “Achieving Data Quality and Integrity in Clinical Trials Involving High Consequence Pathogens” clinical course from July 30-August 1, 2024. There are no fees associated with course attendance, and the event is in-person and virtual. However, seating for in-person attendance is limited.

This three day (two days for virtual attendees) interactive course allows participants to enhance knowledge and integrate practical considerations for the planning and operation of clinical research protocols involving medical countermeasures for high consequence pathogens. Course participants acquire knowledge through innovative learning platforms and problem-based scenarios that help identify and mitigate barriers to data quality and integrity in domestic and international barrier environments.

Day 3 of the course (for in-person attendees only) will focus on Workplace Risk Assessments, Donning and Doffing of high level PPE, Waste Management, and Simulation Exercises in Mock Barrier Environment. These activities will take place at UNMC’s Training, Simulation, and Quarantine Center (TSQC). The Training, Simulation, and Quarantine Center provides a 6-bed high-fidelity simulated biocontainment unit training center, emergency operations center, laboratory, multipurpose room for incident management and skills training, and is the only federally-funded, 20-bed National Quarantine Unit (NQU) in the United States.

This course is submitted for Continuing Education credits for nurses and quality assurance professionals. Details will be posted closer to course dates and more information can be found on the event webpage.

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Jul
18
Virtual Event

Behind the Mask: FUndamentals of a Successful SSI Prevention Program

Behind the Mask:

Fundamentals of a Successful SSI Prevention Program

UNMC’s GCHS’ National Infection Control Strengthening (NICS) team’s "Behind the Mask" Webinar Series aims to Analyze the fundamental components of a robust Infection Prevention and Control Program, Interpret guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practice literature for a successful application to the infection prevention program, Utilize identified strategies to incorporate best practice into Infection Prevention programs, Integrate Infection Prevention program data to target prevention and improvement strategies, and Combine knowledge acquired to enhance collaboration and teamwork within the healthcare system. The webinars are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 12pm CST.

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Jun
20
Virtual Event

Behind the Mask: Fundamentals of a Successful IPC Surveillance Program Part 2

Behind the Mask:

Fundamentals of a Successful IPC Surveillance Program Part 2

UNMC’s GCHS’ National Infection Control Strengthening (NICS) team’s "Behind the Mask" Webinar Series aims to Analyze the fundamental components of a robust Infection Prevention and Control Program, Interpret guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practice literature for a successful application to the infection prevention program, Utilize identified strategies to incorporate best practice into Infection Prevention programs, Integrate Infection Prevention program data to target prevention and improvement strategies, and Combine knowledge acquired to enhance collaboration and teamwork within the healthcare system. The webinars are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 12pm CST.

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