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Juvare Webinar Series
April 24, 2024 During these sessions, a Juvare Subject Matter Expert will present a short webinar featuring a Juvare product. These sessions will include the following:
Don't worry if you miss the session, a recording will be uploaded at the end of each week. Reminder emails are sent out every 45 days. For further questions, please contact us at [email protected]. To Register for Webinars Healthcare and Public Health Planning for a Chemical Emergency Webinar Series April 30, 2024 In partnership with the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT), Association of Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Professionals (AHEPP), Interstate Disaster Medical Collaborative (IDMC), MedGlobal, Radiation Injury Treatment Network (RITN), and Region 4 Poison Control Center Collaborative (R4PC3), the Southern Regional Disaster Response System (SRDRS) invites you to attend their upcoming webinar, Vesicants and Irritants. This webinar is part #5 of a multi-part series on Healthcare and Public Health Planning for a Chemical Emergency. Keep an eye out for details on future webinars! Feel free to share this with other interested parties, and we look forward to seeing you on April 30 at 3:00 p.m. Registration and More Information Animal/Plant Health Joint Criminal-Epidemiological Investigations Course May 14-15, 2024, and May 16-17, 2024 The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), are pleased to announce two separate offerings of its Animal/Plant Health Joint Criminal Epidemiological Investigations Course in May 2024. This two-day training workshop aims to expand on the concepts and operational tools for: 1) joint law enforcement and animal-plant health agency investigational techniques 2) agricultural threat and intelligence briefings 3) application of operational case studies and field scenarios 4) the concepts of information sharing, joint interview, and hazardous materials (CBRN) crime scene investigations 5) Red Cell exercises. This course, which addresses the specific threats to animal-plant health and the pre-harvest phases of agricultural production, is based on the existing Public Health Criminal-Epidemiological Investigations Course developed and implemented by the FBI and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than a decade ago. Please refer to attached flyers for additional information.
National Disaster Life Support (NDLS) Course July 31, 2024 The NDLS course will be virtual and offered on MS Teams July 31, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is a competency-based, awareness-level course that prepares health professionals for the management of injuries and illness caused by disasters and public health emergencies. This will be the last Statewide BDLS course offered before the August 7 Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS) class. BDLS is a pre-requisite to take ADLS. To register please contact Judy Wheeler. Registration will open 30 days prior to the class. NDLS Upcoming Courses NNSS Counterterrorism Operations Support (CTOS) NNSS Counterterrorism Operations Support (CTOS) has recently announced the following web-based courses for first receiver/healthcare disciplines. The target audience includes state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT). The “First Receivers” include personnel in the following roles: clinicians (physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians’ assistants) and other hospital staff who have a role in receiving and treating contaminated victims (e.g., triage, decontamination, medical treatment, and security) and those whose roles support these functions (e.g., set up and patient tracking)”, according to OSHA’s Best Practices.
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Preparedness Lunch and Learn
March 19, 2024 The Preparedness Lunch and Learn series continues March 19, 2024, with a discussion on Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication. Throughout the Preparedness Lunch and Learn series topics will continue to build knowledge for emergency managers in hospitals and other healthcare facilities as well as healthcare coalitions, local health departments, and tribes. This series is the third Tuesday every month from 12:00p.m. - 1:00 p.m. For registration, visit MI-TRAIN, course ID # 1112624 for the entire series. NETEC Webinar Introduction to the 2024 Joint Commission Standards for Infection Control March 15, 2024 Join NETEC on March 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. for an exploration of the new infection control requirements established by the Joint Commission, the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Panelists will review key changes to the standards, which will go into effect July 1, 2024, and identify strategies for implementation and compliance. Resources and tools will be shared to empower organizations to help prepare for the new standards by July 2024. This webinar is for health care professionals who will implement and/or provide training on these new standards including, quality improvement teams, emergency managers, infection preventionists, hospital epidemiologists, educational specialists, nurse educators, and coordinators for physician education. Register for the Webinar FEMA- Resource Typing Library Tool (RTLT) Webinar March 13, 2024, or March 19, 2024 FEMA is hosting a 1-hour webinar on the Resource Typing Library Tool (RTLT), on March 13, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, and on March 19, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET. The webinar will cover the basic capabilities and functions of the RTLT and explore new functions recently added to the tool. Resource management is the cornerstone of preparing for and responding to incidents that require mutual aid among agencies and jurisdictions. RTLT is a web-based catalog and authoritative source for all FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) and National Qualification System (NQS) resource types. RTLT includes Resource Typing Definitions, Job Titles/Position Qualification Sheets, and Position Task Book Templates. RTLT presents these resources in a format that is easy to search and discover, empowering resource managers and users to plan for mutual aid efforts. The webinar will explain RTLT's role in the resource management process. Participants gain insights into updates, including the addition of skillsets, the resource typing calculator function, and how to access historic versions of entries. Participants will be able to ask questions at the end of the presentation. Register for March 13, 2024 Register for March 19, 2024 FBI Training Opportunities The FBI offers a wealth of training opportunities to federal, state, local, and international agencies and partners. FBI Training Opportunities Racial Equity Impact Assessment Toolkit A Racial Equity Impact Assessment (REIA) is a vital tool for analyzing how different racial and ethnic groups will likely be affected by a proposed action or decision. Use of an REIA, such as this one, minimizes unanticipated adverse consequences in a variety of contexts, including the analysis of proposed policies, institutional practices, programs, plans and budgetary decisions. It also provides the opportunity to prevent institutional racism and identify new options to remedy long-standing inequities. Assessment Guide Toolkit Preparedness Lunch and Learn
February 20, 2024 The Preparedness Lunch and Learn series continues February 20, 2024, with a discussion on emPOWER. Tools that can be used to understand vulnerable populations in communities and regions. Throughout the Preparedness Lunch and Learn series topics will continue to build knowledge for emergency managers in hospitals and other healthcare facilities as well as healthcare coalitions, local health departments, and tribes. This series is the third Tuesday every month from 12:00p.m. - 1:00 p.m. For registration, visit MI-TRAIN, course ID # 1112624 for the entire series. Noontime Nugget February 27, 2024 Please make sure you have the Noontime Nugget on your calendars for February 27, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The first session will be a deep dive into MI-TRAIN led by Kerry Chamberlain. Please make sure you have your computer available so you can "follow along at home". Contact Jessica Gould if you have questions or need the invitation sent. Please complete the survey linked below by Friday, February 23, 2024 to indicate if you will be attending this session, in order to ensure correct access to MI-TRAIN on the day of training. Noontime Nugget Attendance Survey 27th Annual Rural Health Conference April 25 and 26, 2024 The 27th Annual Michigan Rural Health Conference will take place Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26 at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant. This year's agenda is nearing the final stages, packed with dynamic presenters and programming, to deliver the best Rural Health Conference to date! View the draft agenda here. Register for the Event 2024 MI Special Pathogens Response Network (SPRN) Conference June 18, 2024 The 2024 Michigan Special Pathogens Response Network Conference will be held on June 18, 2024. This all day event will include training in the morning and an afternoon exercise for hospitals and EMS agencies. Save the Date for the 2024 MI SPRN Conference New Training Modules on MI-TRAIN Four new training modules have been added to MI-TRAIN:
Immediate Bed Availability Flyer COOP Flyer Crisis Standards of Care Flyer Lifecode Healthcare Training
Learn to save your pet’s life! Taking a Pet First Aid and CPR class can help you learn the signs and symptoms of a problem with your pet before it becomes serious. We offer Pet First Aid and CPR classes through Rockford Community Services, or you can sponsor a course at your facility. This course meets 2 consecutive weeks for 2 hours and students will receive a Pro Trainings Pet First Aid and CPR certification (valid for 2 years). This course is a fun and interactive way to learn about our pet’s anatomy and how to treat medical and traumatic emergencies until you can get to a veterinarian. Click Here for Schedules and Registration Information Assessing the Burden and Potential Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance March 4 & 5, 2024 The National Academies Forum on Microbial Threats will host a virtual public workshop to address the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Millions of infections and deaths are associated with AMR annually, including resistant bacterial infections that are the leading causes of neonatal mortality worldwide. But there is a critical need to fully understand and consider how to quantify the impact of AMR throughout medical practice and everyday life, from treating cancer to optimizing food production. Speakers will touch upon current clinical hindrances and economic burdens of AMR, data availability and analytical methods, and emerging scientific breakthroughs. Discussions will reflect on potential new strategies that incorporate these insights to reduce the burden of AMR. Learn more on the event page. Register February Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Office Hours: Updates from the SNS Office of Science February 28, 2024 Register today for the next monthly SNS Office Hours, scheduled for February 28 from 4-5 PM ET. This one-hour session features SNS health scientists who will provide the most recent SNS science updates and answer questions on SNS formulary topics. For more information or for questions, please contact the SNS Office of State, Local, Tribal, Territorial (SLTT) Preparedness at that same email address. Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) Classes
February 12, 2023 A BDLS course will be offered virtually on Microsoft Teams and is open to a statewide audience. It is designed to engage participants through interactive scenarios and group discussion. The goal is to teach a common lexicon, vocabulary and knowledge base. Pre-course work is required and can be found at https://register3.ndlsf.org/. Pre-approved MDHHS EMS CE credits, AMA Category 1 Physician, nursing and pharmacy CME credits are available. This course is grant funded through the MDHHS, Bureau of Emergency Preparedness, EMS and Systems of Care. For questions contact Judy Wheeler ([email protected]). Preparedness Lunch and Learn February 20, 2024 The Preparedness Lunch and Learn series continues February 20, 2024, with a discussion on emPOWER. Tools that can be used to understand vulnerable populations in communities and regions. Throughout the Preparedness Lunch and Learn series topics will continue to build knowledge for emergency managers in hospitals and other healthcare facilities as well as healthcare coalitions, local health departments, and tribes. This series is the third Tuesday every month from 12:00p.m. - 1:00 p.m. For registration, visit MI-TRAIN, course ID # 1112624 for the entire series. Preparedness Lunch and Learn Noontime Nugget - Reminder February 27, 2024 Please make sure you have the Noontime Nugget on your calendars for February 27, 2024 from noon to 1:00 p.m. The first session will be a deep dive into MI-TRAIN led by Kerry Chamberlain. Please make sure you have your computer available so you can 'follow along at home'. Contact Jessica Gould if you have questions or need the invitation sent. NEW MI-TRAIN Courses Available for the Healthcare Sector The Michigan Hospital Preparedness Program has been working diligently to develop training and education opportunities in MI-TRAIN for healthcare facilities across the spectrum of care. Below are the recently completed training programs available in MI-TRAIN. These training opportunities are recommended for HCCs, EPCs and tribes. Please share far and wide with HCC members.
Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) Classes
February 12, 2023 A BDLS course will be offered virtually on Microsoft Teams and is open to a statewide audience. It is designed to engage participants through interactive scenarios and group discussion. The goal is to teach a common lexicon, vocabulary and knowledge base. Pre-course work is required and can be found at https://register3.ndlsf.org/. Pre-approved MDHHS EMS CE credits, AMA Category 1 Physician, nursing and pharmacy CME credits are available. This course is grant funded through the MDHHS, Bureau of Emergency Preparedness, EMS and Systems of Care. For questions contact Judy Wheeler ([email protected]). HHS Home Test to Treat Program Expands Nationwide The federal government has expanded the Home Test to Treat program, a virtual community health program that offers free COVID-19 health services. Services available to eligible participants nationwide include at-home rapid tests, telehealth sessions, and at-home treatments. With its expansion, the Home Test to Treat program will now offer free testing, telehealth sessions, and treatment for both COVID-19 and for influenza (flu) A and B. It is the first public health program that includes home testing technology at such a scale for both COVID-19 and flu. Home Test to Treat, a collaboration among the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ASPR, and CDC, was launched as a pilot in select locations in 2023. FEMA Releases New Exercise Starter Kits January 31, 2024 Exercises help the whole community to prepare for disasters and emergencies by providing opportunities to shape planning, assess and validates capabilities, and address areas for improvement. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Exercise Division (NED) has developed ten new Exercise Starter Kits to support exercise practitioners and emergency managers at all levels of government, the private sector and nonprofit organizations as they plan, conduct, and evaluate their exercises. The ten new kits cover the following topics:
FEMA will host a series of webinars to discuss the new kits. All webinars will offer the same content. Registration is not required to attend. Visit FEMA’s Adobe Connect Room for the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) during one of the times listed below to participate:
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Coalition Connect February 15, 2024 The Coalition Connect meets are designed to allow healthcare coalitions from across Region V to discuss best practices, lessons learned and gives opportunities to work together and share ideas. Target Audience: Healthcare Coalition Coordinators and State level Hospital Preparedness Program staff. Teams login information coming soon. Save the Date Flyer Preparedness Lunch and Learn February 20, 2024 The Preparedness Lunch and Learn series continues February 20, 2024, with a discussion on emPOWER. Tools that can be used to understand vulnerable populations in communities and regions. Throughout the Preparedness Lunch and Learn series topics will continue to build knowledge for emergency managers in hospitals and other healthcare facilities as well as healthcare coalitions, local health departments, and tribes. This series is the third Tuesday every month from 12:00p.m. - 1:00 p.m. For registration, visit MI-TRAIN, course ID # 1112624 for the entire series. Click on the image for the full flyer! Preparedness Lunch and Learn Health Equity: A Native American Perspective Including Native American perspectives in discussions of health equity is essential to gaining a comprehensive understanding of health. As the cornerstone and fundamental concept in the healing sciences, health has been revered by cultures throughout human history as a precious asset, possessing intrinsic value for individuals and the communities to which they belong. Moreover, it serves as an instrumental resource for sustaining life. Health equity encompasses an evaluation of the fair or unfair health statuses among individuals, families, communities, or entire populations, including Native Americans. Historical injustices, such as forced relocation, loss of ancestral lands, and the impact of colonization, have had enduring effects on Native American health. These experiences contribute to contemporary health inequities within these communities. Moreover, the preservation of cultural practices and traditional healing methods plays a vital role in Native American health and well-being. Learn more on milbank.org. Request for Applications (RFA): Wastewater Surveillance Mentorship Program 2024 Cohort
Due by: February 5, 2024 Did you know January is National Mentoring Month? NACCHO, with support from the CDC, is releasing a timely Request for Applications (RFA) for four mentee sites and two mentor sites to participate in the 2024 Wastewater Surveillance Mentorship Program. LHDs with demonstrated experience in utilizing wastewater surveillance will be matched with LHDs in the early stages of developing a wastewater surveillance program that are looking for guidance, tools, and resources to meet their community's needs. Selected mentee sites will receive funding in the amount of up to $10,000 each, and selected mentor sites will receive up to $12,000. Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted via email to [email protected] no later than 11:59 PM ET on February 5. There will be an optional informational webinar on January 18 at 1:00 PM ET that will provide an overview of the RFA and answer any questions for potential applicants. Learn more and access the full RFA Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Web-Based Training ASPR has developed the HHS/ ASPR Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Web-Based Training to help public health officials, emergency managers, and social/human service providers learn how to address Access and Functional Needs (AFN) in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. This is great class to take yourself and to share with HCC partners. PDF fact sheet for more information To take the course FEMA Offers Exercise Support Through the National Exercise Program The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Exercise Program (NEP) is now accepting requests for exercise support. The NEP offers no-cost assistance to state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) jurisdictions for exercise design, development, execution and evaluation to validate capabilities across all mission areas. To be considered for the 2024 round of the NEP, applications must be submitted by Friday, March 1. Applications are open to all state, local, tribal and territorial governments. Instructions on how to submit a request for support are provided on FEMA’s National Exercise Program website. Throughout the month of January, FEMA will host webinars to discuss the exercise support process. All webinars will offer the same content. To view webinar dates and to register, visit FEMA’s webinar registration page. American Medical Association (AMA): How Tribal Medical Education Programs Could Solve the Rural Health Care Crisis In the latest episode of the AMA Update podcast, AMA takes a look at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s unique partnership with The Cherokee Nation. Natasha Bray, DO, dean of OSUCOM at the Cherokee Nation, joins to share how this innovative partnership came to life and the impact it’s expected to have in the local community. Dr. Bray details the unique clinical training students receive and why it’s important for physicians to truly understand the communities they serve. Listen to the full podcast episode from AMA. Preparedness Lunch and Learn
January 16, 2024 The Preparedness Lunch and Learn series continues with Pediatric Readiness on January 16, 2024, with a discussion on Hospital Mass Fatality Planning. Throughout the series topics will continue to build knowledge for emergency managers in hospitals and other healthcare facilities as well as healthcare coalitions, local health departments, tribes and others. This series is the third Tuesday every month from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. For registration, visit MI-TRAIN, course ID # 1112624 for the entire series. Click on the image for the full flyer! Preparedness Lunch and Learn Schedule December-March 2024 SNS to Host Monthly Informational Series on Preparedness Topics January 17, 2024 The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) will host a series of monthly SNS Office Hours starting in January 2024. These one-hour national calls for state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) partners will focus on topic areas to assist SNS MCM planners and their partners with enhancing SNS preparedness programs. The first SNS Office Hours, scheduled for 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday, January 17, will focus on the SNS CHEMPACK program. During this session, CHEMPACK subject matter experts will provide the most recent program updates and answer participant questions. To ensure maximum benefit from this session, participants are strongly encouraged to submit questions to [email protected] (subject: SNS Office Hours: CHEMPACK) by Wednesday, January 10. Register here for the January SNS Office Hours. Michigan Volunteer Registry Administrator Training January 25, 2024 National Disaster Life Support (NDLS) Classes February 12, 2024 The first statewide NDLS course of 2024, Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) will be offered virtually February 12, 2024, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Registration will open 30-days prior to the course. Please share this information with regional HCC partners. The following BDLS class will be April 5, 2024, starting at 8:00 a.m. and running until 12:00 p.m. For registration information or questions please contact Judy Wheeler at [email protected]). Annual Hazard Vulnerability Assessment Information As each coalition begins to work on the annual hazard vulnerability assessment (HVA) for their region, with a focus on healthcare, HPP would like to share some potential resources. The annual HVA is due into the CAT on June 30, 2024. Michigan Hazard Mitigation Plan Medical Surge Capacity Capability - Hazard Vulnerability Assessments for HCCs 2019 National Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) Methodology 2024 Michigan Communicable Disease Surveillance and Reporting Changes The updated 2024 Reportable Diseases in Michigan list is now available. This is Michigan's official list of mandatory reportable communicable disease conditions as described by the Michigan Communicable Disease Rules [Public Act 368 of 1978, 333.5111]. The Rules require MDHHS to annually review, update, and publish the list on the Department's website. The list is available in two formats:
For questions regarding reportable diseases, please contact the MDHHS Communicable Disease Division at 517-335-8165. 2024 Michigan Communicable Disease Surveillance and Reporting Changes ACMT & AACT Joint Position Statement: Nalmefene Should Not Replace Naloxone as the Primary Opioid Antidote at This Time Please see the attached joint statement regarding the newly FDA approved intranasal opioid overdose reversal medications, OPVEE and Indivior (both nalmefene) from the American College of Medical Toxicology and American Academy of Clinical Toxicology. The intent of the paper is to critically evaluate the recent approval of nalmefene as an opioid antagonist for overdose reversal, focusing on potential risks and the need for further research. To do so, a literature review and analysis of expert opinions from physicians, pharmacists, toxicologists, and poison information specialists was conducted. Concerns were identified regarding nalmefene's potential for causing prolonged and severe withdrawal symptoms due to its extended duration of action, compared to the established standard, naloxone. The purported efficacy of nalmefene against synthetic opioids lacked robust clinical evidence in real-world overdose settings. The limited data on its safety and effectiveness in actual overdose patients raised concerns about untoward consequences. Further, the anticipated need for prolonged hospital observation due to nalmefene's slower action profile could exacerbate resource limitations in healthcare systems. The authors concluded that “the potential benefits of nalmefene over naloxone (greater opioid receptor affinity, longer duration action) carry risk of causing harm. These benefits, if present, should be demonstrated in the clinical environment, balanced with the risks, and compared to naloxone prior to broad adoption of nalmefene.” ACMT & AACT Joint Position Statement: Nalmefene Should Not Replace Naloxone as the Primary Opioid Antidote at This Time FDA: Safely Using Hand Sanitizer If soap and water are not available, CDC recommends using alcohol-based hand sanitizers containing of at least 60% alcohol to help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Learn more about how to safely use hand sanitizer in a recently updated guide from the FDA. CISA Resources to Help Schools Strengthen Security and Build Resilience
Schools provide the foundation for our nation’s future success and are an essential component of our everyday lives, providing services to millions of children, families, and communities across the country. K-12 schools are also part of our nation’s critical infrastructure. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of students, educators, and staff, schools must be aware of risks and threats, create and implement actionable security plans, and be able to withstand and recover from incidents. This month marks Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, an annual effort led by CISA focused on educating and engaging all levels of government, infrastructure owners and operators, and the American public about the vital role critical infrastructure plays in the nation’s wellbeing and why it is important to strengthen critical infrastructure security and resilience. Recently we have witnessed increased frequency and intensity of threats and hazards facing our critical infrastructure, from natural disasters to targeted violence to cyberattacks. This year, CISA asks everyone, including the education community, to Resolve to be Resilient by preparing for and investing in resilience today, so we can withstand or recover quickly in the event of an incident tomorrow. Learn more on cisa.gov. Reminder: COVID-19 Reporting Due into CAAMP Due January 12, 2024 Data collection is currently under way for the third year of HPP Cooperative Agreement COVID-19 Supplemental Funding. Data collection is taking place in the Cooperative Agreement Accountability and Management Platform (CAAMP). Instructions for accessing CAAMP and completing the online performance measure forms were sent to recipients on Tuesday, October 31 from the HPP CAAMP Support email ([email protected]). Note that recipients and sub-recipients are required to report regardless of whether they spent funding during the period of performance from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Any questions can be directed to the HPP CAAMP Support email ([email protected]) with Jessica, Amber and Capt. Duane Wagner, Field Project Officer (FPO) copied. Chemical Emergency Surge Annex Templates Budget Period 5 has a particular focus on chemical incident planning, training and exercise. The coalitions need to complete a Chemical Annex and Exercise before June 30, 2024. Below is the Chemical Emergency Surge Annex planning and exercise resources as provided by ASPR TRACIE. Chemical Surge Annex Tabletop Exercise Template Link to the Healthcare Coalition Chemical Emergency Surge Annex Template 2024 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference ~ Call for Presentations Submit By: February 9, 2024 The National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference is looking for presentations for the 2024 conference. Presentations should align with the conference theme: Visions of Progress: Sustainable Strategies for Emergency Preparedness and Resilience. Specifically, healthcare coalition leaders who can share what's working in their community through presentations with tangible takeaways that will equip colleagues to integrate new techniques, develop best practices and increase overall effectiveness. Sessions which highlight effective solutions in rural and frontier communities are in high demand by conference attendees. Submit Presentation RISC 2.0 Toolkit Has Finally Been Launched
The Risk Identification and Site Criticality (RISC) Toolkit is an objective, data-driven all-hazards risk assessment that can be used by public and private organizations within the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector to inform emergency preparedness planning, risk management activities, and resource investments. The RISC Toolkit provides owners/operators in the HPH Sector with nationally recognized standards-based evaluation criteria in an easy-to-follow, guided format. The RISC Toolkit contains three self-assessment modules. These allow users to identify external threats and internal hazards specific to their site by using objective national-level data; assess the vulnerability of their site based on industry standards and guidance; and evaluate the criticality of and consequences to their site in the event of an incident. The RISC Toolkit compares multiple facilities across systems, coalitions, and regions to identify dependencies and interdependencies in a consistent and repeatable method to help create a more resilient healthcare system. For more information on the Risk Identification and Site Criticality (RISC) Toolkit Administration Opens Additional Ordering for COVID-19 Tests The Biden-Harris Administration and ASPR are committed to ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 tests, especially ahead of the holidays. Beginning November 20, ASPR is refreshing ordering on COVIDTests.gov for every U.S. household to order additional tests at no charge. Households that ordered this fall can order four more tests, and those that have not ordered this fall can submit two orders for a total of eight tests. Providing over four million free COVID-19 tests per week directly to long-term care facilities, schools, community health centers, and food banks. To date, ASPR has distributed over 1.6 billion free COVID-19 tests to the American people through our testing programs, with a focus on access for at-risk populations. Your ongoing assistance in reaching the broadest population throughout the country with information about the availability of additional free tests. More information on these efforts and a digital toolkit to share through your social media avenues is available at covidtests.gov. Preparedness Lunch and Learn December 19, 2023 The Preparedness Lunch and Learn series continues with Pediatric Readiness on December 19, 2023. Topics will continue to build knowledge for emergency managers in hospitals and other healthcare facilities as well as coalitions, local health departments, tribes and others. This series is the third Tuesday every month from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. For registration, visit MI-TRAIN, course ID # 1112624 for the entire series. Region 5 Hazard Mitigation Announces Webinar Series Click here for scheduled webinars The FEMA Region 5 Hazard Mitigation branch is currently running their Fall Webinar and Office Hours series. Webinars dive deep into specific topics relating to grant applications and are hosted by our subject matter specialists. Upcoming webinars include Project Scoping & Phased Projects, Benefit Cost Analysis, Equity Tools & Non Disaster Narrative Basics, and BRIC Quantitative & Qualitative Overview. Office Hours take on a more informal structure and are open sessions for questions related to HMA's grant programs and applications. They begin with a short presentation and move into an open Q&A forum. HMA specialists are online to answer all your questions! Federal Emergency Mangement Agency (FEMA) Launches First-Ever #WinterReady Campaign, urges the Nation to Get Prepared for Extreme Cold and Winter Weather“ Harsh winters are not only a concern for states in the far north - blizzards, extreme cold and the damage to our critical infrastructure that these conditions can cause today threaten every community, everywhere across our nation,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “An ounce of prevention today is worth a pound of cure tomorrow. The #WinterReady Campaign, thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will make resources available to help our entire country stand more resilient, more secure, and more prepared in the face of the cold months ahead. I strongly urge every community to take advantage of these resources - including and especially those who have not faced these weather-related challenges before.” Read the full press release from FEMA. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Unveils New "Shields Ready" Campaign to Promote Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience DHS, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and FEMA launched the new “Shields Ready” campaign to encourage the critical infrastructure community to focus on strengthening resilience. Resilience is the ability to prepare for, adapt to, withstand and rapidly recover from disruptions caused by changing conditions. The new campaign was unveiled during a joint press conference at the Port of Long Beach, alongside speakers from the Long Beach, California, community and members of the U.S. Coast Guard. Read the full press release from FEMA. |
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