January 9, 2026
Hospital Preparedness Academy 2026 – Nine-part Virtual Series, Starts February 10
The Hospital Preparedness Academy is a comprehensive training series designed to build the capabilities of hospital emergency preparedness professionals across all phases of emergency management. Through nine targeted sessions, participants will explore regulatory frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, planning tools, clinical and infrastructure considerations, technology systems and collaborative strategies.
Series Objectives
By the end of the Hospital Preparedness Academy, participants will be able to:
- Understand and apply key regulatory requirements and foundational components of hospital emergency preparedness programs,
- Develop and implement core emergency management plans, including risk assessments, emergency operations, communications and continuity of operations, and
- Integrate clinical preparedness, technology tools, infrastructure resilience, collaborative relationships and responder wellness strategies into hospital emergency planning and response.
Audience:
Early to mid-career hospital emergency preparedness professionals and staff on hospital emergency management committees.
Agenda
- Tuesday, February 10 – Preparedness Fundamentals: Regulations and Understanding Risks as the Foundation to Your Program
- Tuesday, February 17 – Emergency Operations Plan: Building a Framework
- Tuesday, February 24 – Developing a Hospital Emergency Communications Plan
- Tuesday, March 3 – Technology Tools and Systems for Emergency Communication and Coordination
- Tuesday, March 10 – Continuity of Operations: Sustaining Essential Services During and After Emergencies
- Tuesday, March 17 – Infrastructure Resilience in Hospital Emergency Management: Systems, Standards and Sustainability
- Tuesday, March 24 – Clinical Preparedness: Special Considerations and Threats
- Tuesday, March 31 – Collaborating with Community Partners and Taking Care of Your Responders
- Tuesday, April 17 – Emerging Threats in Hospital Preparedness
Cost:
$395 MHA Members
$495 Non-MHA Members
NOTE: this virtual event is eligible for the use of the MHA Health Institute Coupon
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