August 13, 2024
NRHA Webinar: Emergency Preparedness – The Benefits of a Comprehensive Plan, August 21
A robust emergency preparedness plan is fundamental for any rural healthcare provider, especially as the lessons learned from the COVID era are starting to fade. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your critical access hospital with life-saving knowledge from experts. This essential webinar will equip you with the knowledge you need to ensure the lights stay on and patients are safe regardless of the scenario.
Erik Thorsen, CEO of Columbia Memorial Hospital, and Ron Coulter, Life Safety & Physical Environment Specialist at Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), as they guide attendees through the core elements of an emergency preparedness plan.
Objectives:
- Learn to understand and apply the core components of emergency preparedness in a rural healthcare setting, including:
- Planning
- Procedures
- Communication
- Training
- Testing
- Learn the elements of a strong Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)
- Engaging with the local or state emergency planning commission
- Understanding vulnerabilities within your community
- Staying vigilant in the post-COVID era
- Gain a clear picture of how day-to-day decisions at the executive level affect emergency preparedness
- Establish the framework for practical and effective drills
Cost: Free
When: Wednesday, August 21, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT
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