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February 9, 2016
Holyoke, MA
 This course focuses on improving public health and healthcare agencies’ operational readiness. Participants will improve their ability to quickly and effectively transition from normal operations to emergency operations under an Incident Command System (ICS) structure, emphasizing the use of existing Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) to guide the overall response. The course is designed to engage participants in a hands-on learning environment, and consists of a fast-paced, 4-hour practical session involving a simulated scenario, based upon actual events, that stresses public health and healthcare systems.
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December 1 & 3, 2015
Online
 This two-part webinar series introduces foundational knowledge that will prepare personnel in healthcare settings for potential disaster situations that may be encountered in the course of their daily duties. Through an interactive webinar format, participants will learn to apply the RAIN algorithm (Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, and Notify) and take initial defensive response actions in response to a potential incident. The course reviews the spectrum of hazards and their corresponding threats, including natural disasters, terrorism, and chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive (CBRNE) agents. With its focus on healthcare personnel, the course concludes by presenting material on the topics of victim management and personal protective equipment (PPE).
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This Month in Public Health and Healthcare Preparedness
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 FEMA and partners released the 2nd Edition of the National Preparedness Goal. The National Preparedness Goal defines what it means for the whole community to be prepared for all types of disasters and emergencies, and the 2nd Edition incorporates critical edits identified through realworld events, lessons learned, and implementation of the National Preparedness System. Click here to view the document.
 The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS) resources are now available via the Homeland Security Digital Library (HSDL). Some of the most recent LLIS products include Hazard and Core Capability Trend Analyses, Grant Case Studies, and Lessons Learned and Innovative Practices. These resources, numbering almost 23,000 in total, can now be found by searching the LLIS section of the HSDL.
When Radiation Isn’t the Real Risk, published in The New York Times, reviews efforts to evaluate the aftermath of the nuclear accident at Fukishima. As discussed in the article, “no one has been killed or sickened by the radiation,” yet “1,600 people died from the stress of the evacuation.” Click here to read more.
The CDC influenza app makes it easier than ever for healthcare professionals to find the latest recommendations and updates on national flu activity, vaccination recommendations, diagnosis and treatment, and laboratory testing. You can also use the app to order official CDC-designed print products for posting in the workplace or distributing to patients.
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Continue Your Learning Online
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Visit our course catalog to access online training and our knowledge base to browse additional resources.
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The DelValle Institute has great partners in emergency preparedness trainings for public health and healthcare providers in Massachusetts, including:
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