[EVHC] TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

 
From: "Eastern Virginia Healthcare CoalitionListserv" <evhc@PROTECTED>
Subject: [EVHC] TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Date: April 7th 2025
Hello all,

We have many spots available, please register now! The course names, description, time, location but most importantly, REGISTRATION is available below. Flyers are attached above, please divvy them out to your hospital staff. 

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  • MGT-319 TEEX CLASS- MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES: POINT OF DISPENSING (POD), PLANNING, AND RESPONSE

    The course is on April 8-9 at Portsmouth Social Services Bld 1701 High Street, Portsmouth Virginia 23704. It will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., please arrive on time.  There will be CE credits given to nurses, physicians and EMS. Class size is limited to 30 students. 
    This training course is to enhance jurisdiction preparedness and emergency response efforts by providing the knowledge of how to exercise and revise a plan that utilizes an all-hazards, whole community approach toward a medical countermeasures event. Assists with coordination of planning, training and responding to a Medical Countermeasure (MCM) response for a public health incident.
     
    The link to register: 


VHHA Summit
Register now for the 2025 Virginia Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Summit! The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association is hosting the 2025 Virginia Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Summit on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at The Westin-Richmond 6631 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230. 
 
 Our speakers, sponsors and support organizations will provide the Virginia healthcare community the opportunity to discuss and strengthen the Commonwealth’s preparedness for threats to the healthcare delivery system including severe weather, active aggressor incidents, crisis standards of care, and special pathogens response.
The link to register: https://my.vhha.com/events/s/community-event?id=a1YPP00000693BJ2AY 

CHEC 1 & 2 Class Information 
All 3 days of training will be held at: Sentara-Williamsburg: Graves Conference Room, 1st Floor 100 Sentara Circle Williamsburg, VA 23188. Participants will receive a Student Manual at time of check-in for each class.
Basic CHEC Course, April 22nd-23rd, 2025:    
https://register3.ndlsf.org/course/view.php?id=3664  
Enrollment Key:  EVHC425   (Same key for BOTH courses)
Course will run from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm each day.  (Check-in begins at 8:00 am) Please register for both classes.

This course provides students with an introduction to emergency management principles, key components and regulations of emergency preparedness and response programs. Upon completion of the Certified Healthcare Emergency Coordinator (CHEC) Basic course, healthcare emergency coordinators (HECs) will be able to demonstrate the ability to make critical decisions needed to reduce the potential threats to life and property using an “all hazards” approach to disaster management.
 
Advanced CHEC Course, April 24th, 2025:  
 https://register3.ndlsf.org/course/view.php?id=3665     
Enrollment Key:  EVHC425  (Same key for BOTH courses)
Course runs from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. (Check-in begins at 8:00 am)

The course will provide healthcare emergency coordinators with an in-depth guide detailing plan basics, plan development, annexes and appendices to plans, implementation of plans, evaluating plans for quality, and exercising a plan.


PEMS MOULAGE CLASS 

There will be a Basic Moulage Course offered at PEMS on April 30th and May 1st from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m. The address is: 6876 Main Street Gloucester, Virginia 23061. There is not a charge for the course and students only need to register for one day. 
This course is an interactive hands-on in which the attendees will learn how to apply makeup and other appliques which indicate various patient conditions such as shock, burns, traumatic injuries (gunshots, cuts, abrasions), etc. Add realism to your training scenarios by learning these basic moulage techniques.
This course is intended for those who teach EMS skills, emergency management personnel who conduct exercises, and hospital personnel who provide training.  Class size is limited to 16 students per day. Students who take this course may be called upon to assist with the application moulage to victim/actors for functional exercises or training scenarios.
 
The link to register: https://form.jotform.com/250093641270046 
 
For more information, please refer to the attached flyer or email Steve Pincus at spincus@PROTECTED .

Healthcare Organizations Emergency Preparedness Seminar (HOEPS)
Healthcare Organizations Emergency Preparedness Seminar (HOEPS) will be on May 13th at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel and May14th at the Holiday Inn Newport News- Hampton from 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. All Medically Vulnerable Populations welcomed!!
Reminder: The agenda is the same on both days, you will only need to attend one day.
The topics are going to include: Cybersecurity, Evacuation, Infection Prevention, Workplace Communication and Turnover, and more! The agenda will be sent to those that register. Please feel free to pass this along to any of your coworkers that may be interested in attending.
Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/250434593727058 
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ben Cibock (bcibock@PROTECTED) or Abigail Cohen (acohen@PROTECTED).
 
MGT 312: Senior Officials Workshop for All-Hazards Preparedness
This workshop will be held on May 13th 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and will be held at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, 777 Waterside Dr. Norfolk, VA 23510.
For my hospital emergency managers, this class is highly recommended for all C-Suite members in hospitals, please pass this information along. For my city emergency managers, please pass this up to the highest level. There is a pre-test required. 

This workshop provides an interactive forum to better understand the roles and responsibilities of community leaders as related to all-hazard disaster preparedness, to share proven strategies and best practices, and to enhance coordination among whole of community partners.
Participants will be introduced to a basic understanding of planning operational coordination and public information and warning through lecture and group discussions.  The participant will have the opportunity to work through a customized tabletop exercise focused on the strategic objectives faced by senior leaders.  The final activity of the class is the development of an action plan to improve the preparedness posture of the community/organization.

Recommended Training 
IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS-800. D.: National Response Framework, An Introduction

Registration link: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT312&S=671 
 
MGT-341 TEEX CLASS: Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Orgs within the Community Infrastructure

Please make sure that you are registering for the correct class. The City of Virginia Beach is hosting the exact same class outside of TEMS Expo on May 12-13.
This class is being held during TEMS Expo on May 13-14 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. in Norfolk, Virginia at Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, 777 Waterside Dr., Norfolk, VA 23510.
Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infrastructure brings together individuals from the healthcare community who are responsible for ensuring the resiliency of healthcare services during high consequence or catastrophic events with a jurisdiction. Through a focus of preparedness processes and activities, this course provides an opportunity for participants to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to help them ensure the sustainability of their resources, facilities, and organizations during all types of disasters.
The link to register: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=EU&C=MGT341&S=634 

Tidewater EMS EXPO
Ever since the cancellation of the Virginia EMS Symposium, there has been an increased demand for something to fill the void and provide a means to get away from virtual learning.
Come join the Tidewater Healthcare Expos’ 16th year!! The Tidewater EMS Council is eager to highlight a solution that meets this need. For decades, the Council has been holding an EMS Expo – first in Suffolk, and then in Chesapeake.  And now we are most eager to announce big changes to our program!
Mark your calendars for May 13-18, 2025, where we are gathering great presenters from across the United States, calling in incredible exhibitors, and holding the Tidewater Healthcare Expo at the Sheraton Hotel located in beautiful downtown Norfolk on the shores of the Elizabeth River.
Are you looking for an interactive way to get your CEU’s this cycle?         
What classes are being offered?                                                          
   https://www.tidewaterems.org/expo/sessions 
Hospital Centric Sessions Include: 
- MGT 312: Senior Officials Workshop on May 13th from 8:00- 3:30 at the Sheraton Norfolk (any other details find above)
-MGT 341: Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Orgs within Community Infrastructure on May 13th & 14th from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (any other details find above) 
-Advanced Burn Life Support on May 13th from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 
-Advanced Hazards Life Support on May 13th and 14th from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
-Trauma Nursing Core Course on May 13th and 14th from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
 
Where do you register?                                                                                 
   https://www.tidewaterems.org/expo 
 
Where is it?               
   Sheraton Waterside, 777 Waterside Dr, Norfolk VA
   https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/orfsi-sheraton-norfolk-waterside-hotel/overview/Directions OR https://lists.vaems.org/dada/mail.cgi/r/temslist/810993845742/tidewater/vaems.org/ 
 
**If you tried to attend the Virginia Fire Rescue Conference in February, we are offering a special discount of $150.
**Please email David Keeler at dkeeler@PROTECTED along with your registration receipt to claim this amazing offer.

Community-Based Emergency Response Seminar (CBERS)
VDH in collaboration with VDEM, DGS, and DEQ developed this year's Community-Based Emergency Response Seminar (CBERS). This year’s topic is Chemical Mass Casualty Incident Tabletop Exercise. The locations are down below, but it will be from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. with lunch included.
The purpose of the 2025 Community-Based Emergency Response Seminar (CBERS) is to bring together Public Health, Emergency Management, Laboratories, Environmental programs, Healthcare Coalitions, State Emergency Response Commission, Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), Public Safety and other partners Responsible for coordinating response and recovery efforts to a Chemical Mass Casualty Incident. This training is free and open to all applicable partners.
Objectives:
Discuss risks, hazards, and threats and the capabilities to assess the health needs of the population in response to a Chemical Mass Casualty Incident.
Discuss strategies to distribute, dispense, or administer Medical Countermeasures to the public in response to a Chemical Mass Casualty Incident.
Examine and discuss agency roles in response to a Chemical Mass Casualty Event.
Assess multi-agency coordination in response to a Chemical Mass Casualty Event in accordance with existing plans, policies, and procedures.
Discuss initial actions for the recovery phase of the locality in response to a Chemical Mass Casualty event.
Locations:
Richmond- March 12th
Abingdon- April 1st
Roanoke-April 3rd
Fairfax- April 8th
Culpeper-April 10th
Dinwiddie- May 2nd
Weyers Cave- May 13th
Chesapeake- May 19th
Newport News- May 20th
Registration:
TRAIN Course ID# VDH: CBERS 2025 - TRAIN Virginia - an affiliate of the TRAIN Learning Network powered by the Public Health Foundation https://www.train.org/virginia/course/1125962/live-event 
Note: All attendees must register. *If you do NOT have a TRAIN account, please see the attachment for instructions to create an account or click the link to view the tutorial To Create a TRAIN Account. https://www.train.org/tutorials/ 
More Information: CBERS 2025: Chemical Mass Casualty with Water Impact – Emergency Preparedness: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-preparedness/emergency-preparedness/cbers-2025-chemical-mass-casualty-with-water-impact/ 
 
PER 211: Medical Management of Chem, Bio, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Events
This class is scheduled on July 29th & 30th, 2025, in PEMS at 6876 Main Street Gloucester Virginia 23061. It will be from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
What if a catastrophic event occurs? Will you be ready? Will you need a special level of protection? Is decontamination necessary? Do you have the right medications? This course answers these questions and more as you learn how to distinguish between different agents of concern that could be used in an incident. A combination of facilitated discussions, small-group exercises, human patient simulator hands-on scenarios, and traditional classroom discussions are used to present the topics. The multi-discipline make-up of the participants helps to strengthen information sharing, communications, and medical surge capabilities.

The link to register: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=PER211&S=1272 


Any questions, please email acohen@PROTECTED!




Abigail Cohen (She/Her/Hers)
Training and Exercise Coordinator

E-mail: acohen@PROTECTED

Cell: 757-771-0926 

Office Extension: 325

Toll Free: 844-757-TEMS (8367) I Fax: 757-963-2325

 RHCC Activation: 844-757-7422


Eastern Virginia Healthcare Coalition

Tidewater EMS Council, Inc.

1104 Madison Plaza, Ste 101, Chesapeake, VA 23320


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