Offered the 3rd Wednesday of every month, the Emergency Preparedness webinars will discuss key areas for a successful Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP), followed by a Q&A. These short, 45-minute presentations will cover up-to-date information/resources and areas of focus included in a comprehensive EPP. These webinars are hosted by HSAG, in partnership with the California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF), Arizona Coalition for Healthcare Emergency Response (AzCHER), California Hospital Association (CHA), California Long-Term Care Ombudsman, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), local health departments, the California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM), and others.
Register for the full Emergency Preparedness Planning Series
February 15–October 18, 2023 (Sessions 1–9)
3rd Wednesday of the month, 3–3:45 p.m. PT
bit.ly/epp-series
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | Past Event
Understand the who, what, why, how, and when of the Hazard Vulnerability Assessment.
PowerPoint Presentation Available Here.
Event Recording Available Here.
Speakers
- Yvette Barajas, Health Planning Specialist III, SNF Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, County of Santa Clara, Public Health Department
- Jason Belden, Director of Emergency Preparedness and Physical Plant Services, California Association of Health Facilities
- Marina Zamarron, MPA, Healthcare/Hospital Preparedness Program and Coalition Coordinator, Health Program Specialist III, County of Santa Clara, Public Health Department
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | Past Event
Learn about HICS/NHICS concepts and features, along with understanding the roles and relationship of the incident management team.
PowerPoint Presentation Available Here.
Speakers
- Jamie Beauvais, Central Region Manager, Statewide Training and Exercise Manager, Arizona Coalition for Healthcare Emergency Response, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association
- Jason Belden, Director of Emergency Preparedness and Physical Plant Services, California Association of Health Facilities
- Mary Massey, BSN,PHN, MA, VP Emergency Management, California Hospital Association
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | Past Event
Learn about QSO-21-15-ALL and how emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) can be incorporated into your emergency preparedness plan. Utilize an EID self-assessment checklist to identify SNF EID strengths and opportunities for further focus.
PowerPoint Presentation Available Here.
Event Recording Available Here.
Speakers
- Nate Gilmore, Branch Chief, Field Operations, California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality
- Karen Schindler, PT, Senior Clinical Improvement Advisor, Health Services Advisory Group
- Margaret Turner, M.Ed., FAPIC, CIC, PHN, RN, Rapid Response HAI IP, California Department of Public Health
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | Past Event
Learn about Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and the role they play during an evacuation. Hear first-hand lessons learned and best practices from both nursing home and hospital leadership who had to orchestrate resident/patient evacuations.
PowerPoint Presentation Available Here.
Event Recording Available Here.
Speakers
- Jason Belden, Director of Emergency Preparedness and Physical Plant Services, California Association of Health Facilities
- Ryan Dickerson, MHA, Executive Director, Northern California, Providence Health and Services
- Stephanie Meeks, MBA, CHEP, HACP, Emergency Management & Regulatory Compliance Manager, Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 3 p.m. PT
Webinar online link: https://hsagonline.webex.com/weblink/register/rcbd20173c2f67e3223c745d27be1a663
Event number: 2450 885 8118
Call in phone #: 1.415.655.0003
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 3 p.m. EPT
Webinar online link:
https://hsagonline.webex.com/weblink/register/rc65c7740a26019ca0723a74eef4251b9
Event number: 2463 963 9225
Call in phone #: 1.415.655.0003
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | 3 p.m. PT
Webinar online link: https://hsagonline.webex.com/weblink/register/r51b86fd904de991ff6e848b3a2f64e74
Event number: 2456 700 4237
Call in phone #: 1.415.655.0003
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 3 p.m. PT
Webinar online link:
https://hsagonline.webex.com/weblink/register/rc277578bd151b0cf18634c59a6f5533e
Event number: 2467 529 7334
Call in phone #: 1.415.655.0003
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 3 p.m. PT
Webinar online link:
https://hsagonline.webex.com/weblink/register/r2eac870de7f199cda711c5b0e3a4efd8
Event number: 2452 045 0206
Call in phone #: 1.415.655.0003
