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SUMMARY:Region J Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Region J Executive Members would like to invite you to our 4th Qtr. Region J Coalition Meeting on Wednesday\, December 13\, 2023 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Memorial Health Medical Education Auditorium – Building 300 * 4700 Waters Avenue * Savannah\, GA. If you are unable to attend\, please send a designee. \n\n\n\nIt is imperative that everyone please register separately for the meeting. Please use the link below to register.  \n\n\n\nRegister Now: https://training.gema.ga.gov/TRS/broadcastInvite.do?biCofId=58222 \n\n\n\n**** Lunch will be provided **** \n\n\n\nCall 404-617-1373 if you have questions or need assistance.
URL:https://regionj.org/event/region-j-quarterly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Memorial Health\, 4700 Waters Avenue\, Savannah\, GA\, 31405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T080000
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SUMMARY:National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference - 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference theme is “A Changing World: Opportunities for Transformation.” The conference will be held November 28 – 30\, 2023\, at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas\, NV. Attendees will benefit from advancing their individual and collective skill sets by participating sessions of content\, sharing best practices\, building partnerships\, and interacting with the latest technology and industry thought leaders in the Exhibit Hall. \n\n\n\nGet conference info: https://www.meshcoalition.org/nhcpc
URL:https://regionj.org/event/national-healthcare-coalition-preparedness-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino\, 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd.\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000
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SUMMARY:FLETC virtual training - Targeted Violence case study: 2019 attack on the virginia beach municipal center
DESCRIPTION:This course will be offered virtually at no cost by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). Click the link below to download a flyer with additional details and registration links.  \n\n\n\nView Event Flyer
URL:https://regionj.org/event/fletc-virtual-training-targeted-violence-case-study-2019-attack-on-the-virginia-beach-municipal-center/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20231030T154156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T154156Z
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SUMMARY:FLETC Virtual Training - Introduction to Threat Assessment and Threat Management for Targeted Violence prevention (part 2)
DESCRIPTION:This course will be offered virtually at no cost by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). Click the link below to download a flyer with additional details and registration links.  \n\n\n\nThis is part 2 of a 2-part series. The first event will be held on November 7\, 2023\, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nView Event Flyer
URL:https://regionj.org/event/fletc-virtual-training-introduction-to-threat-assessment-and-threat-management-for-targeted-violence-prevention-part-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T153000
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20231030T153956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T153956Z
UID:3449-1699363800-1699371000@regionj.org
SUMMARY:FLETC Virtual Training - Introduction to Threat Assessment and Threat Management for Targeted Violence prevention (part 1)
DESCRIPTION:This course will be offered virtually at no cost by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). Click the link below to download a flyer with additional details and registration links.  \n\n\n\nThis is part 1 of a 2-part series. The second event will be held on November 9\, 2023\, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nView Event Flyer
URL:https://regionj.org/event/fletc-virtual-training-introduction-to-threat-assessment-and-threat-management-for-targeted-violence-prevention-part-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20231005T142947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T142947Z
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SUMMARY:Respiratory Viruses (RSV and Influenza)
DESCRIPTION:The Emory University Serious Communicable Diseases ECHO Program is hosting a virtual session on RSV and influenza\, including an RSV case study. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nJohn Horton\, MD – Assistant Professor and Clinical Operations Director\, School of Medicine\, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology\, Emory University\n\n\n\nDavid Greenky\, MD\, FAAP – Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta\, Assistant Professor\, School of Medicine\, Division of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine\, Emory University\n\n\n\nTim Uyeki\, MD\, MPH\, MPP\, FAAP – Chief Medical Officer\, Influenza Division\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\n\n\n\nPragna Patel\, MD\, MPH\, DTM&H – Chief Medical Officer and Senior Science Advisor\, Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division\, Center for Disease Control and Prevention\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator:\n\n\n\n\nGavin Harris\, MD – Assistant Professor of Medicine and Serious Communicable Diseases Program (SCDP) Medical Director\, School of Medicine\, Divisions of Pulmonary\, Allergy\, Critical Care\, and Sleep Medicine & Infectious Diseases; Serious Communicable Diseases Program\, Emory University    \n\n\n\n\nRegistration for this session and an informational flyer are available at the links below.  \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Link\n\n\n\nDownload a Flyer
URL:https://regionj.org/event/respiratory-viruses-rsv-and-influenza/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T123000
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CREATED:20230803T182343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T150048Z
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SUMMARY:Region J Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Region J Executive Members would like to invite you to our 3rd Qtr. Region J Coalition Meeting on Wednesday\, September 20\, 2023 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Memorial Health Medical Education Auditorium – Building 300 * 4700 Waters Avenue * Savannah\, GA. If you are unable to attend\, please send a designee.\n\nIt is imperative that everyone please register separately for the meeting.\n\n**** Lunch will be provided ****\nRegistration link:\nhttps://training.gema.ga.gov/TRS/broadcastInvite.do?biCofId=57222\n\nCall 404-617-1373 if you have questions or need assistance.\n\nAlso\, we will conduct an “Impromptu Communication Drill” before the meeting.  We encourage you and (or) back up to participate in this exercise.
URL:https://regionj.org/event/region-j-quarterly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Memorial Health\, 4700 Waters Avenue\, Savannah\, GA\, 31405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T155213Z
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SUMMARY:Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, there has been growing concern that many of the most likely terrorist threats will involve “agents of opportunity” or materials that are readily available in most communities around the country. \nThis FREE one-day virtual course on August 30 will review the medical and psychological consequences of exposures to a variety of chemical materials. It will include practical information regarding scene safety for such agents as high potency fentanyl analogs\, inhaled irritants\, and much more. \nThis course is offered by the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) in partnership with the Region 4 Southern Regional Disaster Response System (SRDRS). \nTarget Audience \nThe information presented will be of interest to state & local first responders\, EMTs\, paramedics\, emergency nurses\, emergency physicians\, pharmacists\, emergency response coordinators\, public health officials\, public health professionals\, industrial hygienists and others involved with chemical terrorism preparedness and response. \nFREE Continuing Education Credits Available! * \n\nCME (Medical): 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits\nCNE (Nursing): 7 hours\nCPE (Pharmacy): 0.7 CEUs\nIACET CEU: 0.8 CEUs\nCECH (Health Educators): 8 Category I CE hours\, 8 advanced level CE hours\nAAVSB/RACE (Veterinary): 9 hours\nCPH: 3 credits\n\n*Conditions apply – please visit our website for more details. \nGet Information and Register
URL:https://regionj.org/event/chemical-agents-of-opportunity-for-terrorism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T163000
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CREATED:20230609T135518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T142423Z
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SUMMARY:Security Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:DHS CISA and Savannah will be hosting and presenting a day of briefings and training on various security topics. Starting the day will be an insider threat workshop where CISA staff will discuss the potential threats posed by insiders and ways you might mitigate the threats.\n\nFollowing that will be classes on the terrorist attack cycle and how to respond to suspicious behaviors presented by a CISA instructor using Office for Bombing Prevention materials. Both 1-hour courses are presented from the viewpoint of potential bombing attacks and will award those that attend and pass a quick test certificates through the Center for Domestic Preparedness and Continuing Education Units. When you sign-up using the instructions and your FEMA Student ID number (FEMA SID) on the following page you will be automatically registered for both courses.\n\nAfter those classes will be de-escalation training and an active shooter emergency planning overview presented by CISA staff. This is followed by a briefing on how to respond to an active shooter presented by the Savannah Police Department.\n\nClick the link below to download an event flyer with the agenda and registration information.\n\nEvent Agenda and Registration Instructions\n\nAny questions can be sent to CISA Protective Security Advisor Natasha Roman at\nnatasha.roman@hq.dhs.gov.
URL:https://regionj.org/event/security-awareness-training/
LOCATION:Savannah Civic Center\, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T235959
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SUMMARY:Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents
DESCRIPTION:MGT-348 — PER-233\nDHS/FEMA-funded course \nAugust 10 & 11\, 2023\nBacon County EOC\n120 East 4th Street\nAlma\, GA \nClick here to register \nCourse Description: \nThis course is designed for personnel from any professional background who may become part of a community response to a bombing event. This interactive\, instructor-facilitated program employs case studies and research-based information designed to enhance medical preparedness for and response to blast effects. Breakout sessions address considerations and concerns specific both to medical responders and emergency planners. \nStudents are encouraged to ask questions and to create a to-do list of items they don’t have the answers to\, so they have a list of tasks to address when they return to their jurisdiction. \nTopics \n\nTerrorism target identification\nTypes of terrorism\nExplosive characteristics and behaviors\nHomemade explosives\nPre-attack indicators\nBlast injuries types and treatment\nMass casualty triage\nPre- and post-detonation response\nPlanning considerations\nCommand considerations\nUnderstanding local/state/federal resources\nCase studies\nIntegrated tabletop exercise\n\nSuggested Audience \nDisciplines include\, but are not limited to: \n\nFire Services\nLaw Enforcement (federal\, state\, local\, county)\nSWAT team members\nTactical Medics\nEmergency Medical Services (EMS)\nHospital personnel\nPhysicians\nNurses\nEmergency management organizations\nEmergency managers and planners\nEmergency planners\nCity\, county\, state\, and federal medical\nCounty Medical\nState Medical\nFederal Medical\nPrivate Industry\nCommunity Emergency Response Teams (CERT)\nDispatchers\nMedical Reserve Corps
URL:https://regionj.org/event/medical-preparedness-and-response-for-bombing-incidents/
LOCATION:Bacon County EOC\, 120 East 4th Street\, Alma\, GA\, 31510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T140000
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CREATED:20230621T124326Z
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SUMMARY:Georgia Disaster Behavioral Health Field Response Training
DESCRIPTION:Helping Those Who Help: Delivering Field Response Training that Creates Impact \nThe Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is offering this free training which covers the following topics: \n\nShort segment on the National Incident Management System\nThe biology of stress and its impact on behavior\nInitial disaster mental health response\nNeeds assessment and the FEMA Crisis Counseling Program\nInformation on psychological first aid interventions\nTriage assessment and referral\nSelf-care.\n\nTarget audience:\nPublic Health Workers\, Clinical Staff\, Facilities Management\, First Responders \nEvents: \n\nThursday\, June 29\, 2023\nThursday\, July 27\, 2023\n10:00am – 12:00pm\nVirtual (Microsoft Teams\n\n*Please click on the date above that you would like to register for. You are only required to attend one offering. \nContact Kalie Burke\, with questions: 404-416-2829 or Kalie.Burke@dbhdd.ga.gov. \nPurpose\nTo provide basic information and skills that prepare disaster behavioral health responders to meet the practical and emotional needs of disaster survivors and the people who come to their aid. \nObjectives \n\nTo identify the fundamental principles of the emergency response structure\nTo compare standard mental health treatment with disaster mental health response\nTo discuss the processes and interventions appropriate for disaster mental health response\nTo construct a personal system of disaster self-care\nTo practice skills learned through participation in a simulation event
URL:https://regionj.org/event/georgia-disaster-behavioral-health-field-response-training-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
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SUMMARY:Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Class
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta\, in coordination with Emory University and the G7 Preparedness grant\, will be hosting a 2-day pediatric disaster preparedness class on July 26th and 27th at Children’s (1791 Tullie Circle\, Ashrae Building\, Classroom 1A). This training covers national-level pediatric disaster training focused on emergency management\, public health\, clinical preparedness\, and resiliency and recovery. Upon completion of the course\, participants will recognize components necessary to developing a comprehensive community and facility plan designed to improve pediatric clinical and post disaster resilience. \nCME\, CNE\, and EMS CEUs will be available of for any participant seeing continuing education credits. \nTo register\, visit the following link:\nhttps://cpd.education.bcm.edu/content/g7-pediatric-preparedness-atlanta \nDownload event flyer
URL:https://regionj.org/event/pediatric-disaster-preparedness-class/
LOCATION:Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta\, 1791 Tullie Circle\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20230522T123613Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid for Military\, Veterans\, and Their Families
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid for Military\, Veterans\, and their Families is an evidence-based and early intervention training program developed for adults to learn how to assist and support members of their community who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. This training specifically addresses the relevance of mental health to military culture\, information on risk factors such as mental and physical trauma faced by many service members and their families\, how to break down stigma and how to reach out to those who suffer in silence and are reluctant to seek help. \nThere are multiple opportunities for these specific groups to become trained in Mental Health First Aid. The course dates are: \n\nJune 20 (Athens\, GA)\nJune 22 (Tifton\, GA)\nJuly 11 (Athens\, GA)\nJuly 13 (Tifton\, GA)\n\nThis course will be offered in person and training will be approximately 7.5 hours in duration. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. The course is free. \nClick here to register: \nhttps://www.farmandranchstress.com/training
URL:https://regionj.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-for-military-veterans-and-their-families-3/
LOCATION:Tifton\, GA\, Tifton\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20230522T123523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T123523Z
UID:1394-1689033600-1689119999@regionj.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid for Military\, Veterans\, and Their Families
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid for Military\, Veterans\, and their Families is an evidence-based and early intervention training program developed for adults to learn how to assist and support members of their community who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. This training specifically addresses the relevance of mental health to military culture\, information on risk factors such as mental and physical trauma faced by many service members and their families\, how to break down stigma and how to reach out to those who suffer in silence and are reluctant to seek help. \nThere are multiple opportunities for these specific groups to become trained in Mental Health First Aid. The course dates are: \n\nJune 20 (Athens\, GA)\nJune 22 (Tifton\, GA)\nJuly 11 (Athens\, GA)\nJuly 13 (Tifton\, GA)\n\nThis course will be offered in person and training will be approximately 7.5 hours in duration. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. The course is free. \nClick here to register: \nhttps://www.farmandranchstress.com/training
URL:https://regionj.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-for-military-veterans-and-their-families-2/
LOCATION:Athens\, GA\, Athens\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20230622T124631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T124631Z
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SUMMARY:ECHO Program: A Case of Candida Auris
DESCRIPTION:The goal of Emory University’s Serious Communicable Diseases ECHO program is to provide evidence based resources to medical professionals to treat patients with special pathogens and to mitigate the spread of disease. \nThis session will enable medical professionals to understand the current state\, ongoing surveillance measures\, infection prevention approaches\, and public health implications of\nC. Auris. \nClick here to register \nAnyone interfacing with patients\, including physicians\, nurses\, pharmacists\, hospital administrators\, etc.\, is welcome to attend. Participants may receive no cost CME/CNE for this activity. \nFacilitator: \nGavin Harris\, MD – Emory University School of Medicine\, Divisions of Pulmonary\, Allergy\, Critical Care\, and Sleep Medicine & Infectious Diseases; Serious Communicable Diseases Program \nPresenters/Panelists: \n\nMeghan Lyman\, MD – Medical Officer\, Mycotic Diseases Branch\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\nMinh-Hong Nguyen\, MD – Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases\, Director of Antimicrobial Management Program\, Department of Infectious Diseases\, University of Pittsburgh\nLucy S. Witt\, MD\, MPH\, MSc – Fellow\, Department of Infectious Diseases\, Emory University
URL:https://regionj.org/event/echo-program-a-case-of-candida-auris/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20230621T124211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T124211Z
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SUMMARY:Georgia Disaster Behavioral Health Field Response Training
DESCRIPTION:Helping Those Who Help: Delivering Field Response Training that Creates Impact \nThe Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is offering this free training which covers the following topics: \n\nShort segment on the National Incident Management System\nThe biology of stress and its impact on behavior\nInitial disaster mental health response\nNeeds assessment and the FEMA Crisis Counseling Program\nInformation on psychological first aid interventions\nTriage assessment and referral\nSelf-care.\n\nTarget audience:\nPublic Health Workers\, Clinical Staff\, Facilities Management\, First Responders \nEvents: \n\nThursday\, June 29\, 2023\nThursday\, July 27\, 2023\n10:00am – 12:00pm\nVirtual (Microsoft Teams\n\n*Please click on the date above that you would like to register for. You are only required to attend one offering. \nContact Kalie Burke\, with questions: 404-416-2829 or Kalie.Burke@dbhdd.ga.gov. \nPurpose\nTo provide basic information and skills that prepare disaster behavioral health responders to meet the practical and emotional needs of disaster survivors and the people who come to their aid. \nObjectives \n\nTo identify the fundamental principles of the emergency response structure\nTo compare standard mental health treatment with disaster mental health response\nTo discuss the processes and interventions appropriate for disaster mental health response\nTo construct a personal system of disaster self-care\nTo practice skills learned through participation in a simulation event
URL:https://regionj.org/event/georgia-disaster-behavioral-health-field-response-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20230531T123112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T123120Z
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SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness: CMS and TJC Compliance Requirements
DESCRIPTION:This 2-hour webinar is free to GHA members and $295 for non-members. The webinar includes 2 contact hours for nursing home administrators and 2 qualified education hours for ACHE. \n–> Click to Register \nSpeaker \nLaura A. Dixon\, BS\, JD\, RN\, CPHRM \nCourse Curriculum \nThe COVID-19 pandemic and multiple natural and man-made disasters over the past few years have required hospitals to activate their emergency preparedness plans. In anticipation of patient injuries due to such disasters\, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revised the Conditions of Participation for hospitals in 2020. \nThis webinar will cover CMS regulations for a facility regarding emergency preparedness with the recent updates to include emerging infectious diseases. All covered facilities are required to have a written program to address the various natural and man-made emergencies that may impact delivery of care and patient safety. This program will cover the required elements for compliance with CMS regulations\, including mandatory testing and training of all personnel.  There will also be a brief discussion of references and resources from The Joint Commission. \nContinuing Education Credits \nThe Georgia Hospital Association Research & Education Foundation is an approved provider of nursing home administrator credits as a professional trade association in long term care under Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 393-13-.02\, (1) (a).  Approved for 2 contact hours. \nBy attending the webinar CMS Regulatory Requirements for Emergency Preparedness Programs and TJC Compliance offered by Georgia Hospital Association\, participants may earn up to 2 ACHE Qualified Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation. Attendees who wish to have the hours applied toward ACHE Qualified Education credit must self-report their participation by logging into their MyACHE account and selecting ACHE Qualified Education Credit. \nContact Information \nIf you need assistance with registration\, please contact the education department at education@gha.org or 770-249-4529.
URL:https://regionj.org/event/emergency-preparedness-cms-and-tjc-compliance-requirements/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
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UID:1643-1687910400-1688169599@regionj.org
SUMMARY:NIMS ICS 300 - Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
DESCRIPTION:Glynn County EMA is partnering with FLETC and will be hosting (in-person) sessions for NIMS ICS 300 and 400. \nNIMS ICS 300 – Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS 300-HM) -3 day course\nStudents MUST have COMPLETED: IS-100c.\, IS-200c\, IS-700b and IS-800c\, and G-191\, to be able to take ICS 300 \nThis 24-hour (3 days) course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100c. and ICS 200c. courses. \nIndividuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident\, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated\, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods. \nDATES: \n\nWEDNESDAY\, June 28\, 2023 8:00AM-5:00PM\nTHURSDAY\, June 29\, 2023 8:00AM-5:00PM\nFRIDAY\, June 30\, 2023 8:00AM-5:00PM\n\nUse this link for ICS 300: https://www.cognitoforms.com/glynncountyboardofcommissioners/emaics300classregistrationjune28th29thand30th \nLOCATION: COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA @ the Correll Building (Bldg 18)\, Room 102 \nSee also – NIMS ICS 400 Course \n  \nQuestions? Call 912-269-5725.
URL:https://regionj.org/event/nims-ics-300-intermediate-ics-for-expanding-incidents/
LOCATION:College of Coastal Georgia\, 3879 Altama Ave\, Brunswick\, GA\, 31520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20230530T153331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T181457Z
UID:1641-1687420800-1687453200@regionj.org
SUMMARY:G-191\, Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center Interface Course
DESCRIPTION:The G191 is an 8-hour (1 Day) course to enable the students to develop an effective interface between the Incident Command/Unified Command and the Emergency Operations Center by applying National Incident Management System principles. \nThe course provides an opportunity for emergency management and response personnel to begin developing an Incident Command System (ICS)/Emergency Operations Center (EOC) interface for their communities. The course reviews ICS and EOC characteristics\, responsibilities and functions and depends heavily on activities and group discussions to formulate an interface. \nAll participants must have a FEMA SID# before the start of this course. To obtain a FEMA SID go to https://cdp/dhs.gov/FEMASID/\nIS courses can be completed at http://training.fema.gov/IS/ \nREQUIRED STUDENT PREREQUISITES Prior to enrolling in G191\, students must complete \n•IS-0100 C. An Introduction to the Incident Command System\,\n•IS-0200 C. Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response or the IS-2200 Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions\n•IS-0700 B. An Introduction to the National Incident Management System\n•IS-0800 D. National Response Framework (NRF)\, An Introduction \nDATE:\nTHURSDAY\, June 22\, 2023\, 8:00AM-5:00PM\nUse this link to register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/glynncountyboardofcommissioners/emags191classregistrationjune22nd \nLOCATION: COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA @ the Correll Building (Bldg 18)\, Room 102 \nPlease call 912-269-5725 with questions.
URL:https://regionj.org/event/g-191-incident-command-system-emergency-operations-center-interface-course-2/
LOCATION:College of Coastal Georgia\, 3879 Altama Ave\, Brunswick\, GA\, 31520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20230522T123410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T123410Z
UID:1391-1687392000-1687478399@regionj.org
SUMMARY:Military Health First Aid for Military\, Veterans\, and Their Families
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid for Military\, Veterans\, and their Families is an evidence-based and early intervention training program developed for adults to learn how to assist and support members of their community who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. This training specifically addresses the relevance of mental health to military culture\, information on risk factors such as mental and physical trauma faced by many service members and their families\, how to break down stigma and how to reach out to those who suffer in silence and are reluctant to seek help. \nThere are multiple opportunities for these specific groups to become trained in Mental Health First Aid. The course dates are: \n\nJune 20 (Athens\, GA)\nJune 22 (Tifton\, GA)\nJuly 11 (Athens\, GA)\nJuly 13 (Tifton\, GA)\n\nThis course will be offered in person and training will be approximately 7.5 hours in duration. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. The course is free. \nClick here to register: \nhttps://www.farmandranchstress.com/training
URL:https://regionj.org/event/military-health-first-aid-for-military-veterans-and-their-families/
LOCATION:Tifton\, GA\, Tifton\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20230522T123221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T123221Z
UID:1387-1687219200-1687305599@regionj.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid for Military\, Veterans\, and Their Families
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid for Military\, Veterans\, and their Families is an evidence-based and early intervention training program developed for adults to learn how to assist and support members of their community who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. This training specifically addresses the relevance of mental health to military culture\, information on risk factors such as mental and physical trauma faced by many service members and their families\, how to break down stigma and how to reach out to those who suffer in silence and are reluctant to seek help. \nThere are multiple opportunities for these specific groups to become trained in Mental Health First Aid. The course dates are: \n\nJune 20 (Athens\, GA)\nJune 22 (Tifton\, GA)\nJuly 11 (Athens\, GA)\nJuly 13 (Tifton\, GA)\n\nThis course will be offered in person and training will be approximately 7.5 hours in duration. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. The course is free. \nClick here to register: \nhttps://www.farmandranchstress.com/training
URL:https://regionj.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-for-military-veterans-and-their-families/
LOCATION:Athens\, GA\, Athens\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20230530T181219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T181414Z
UID:1645-1686787200-1686959999@regionj.org
SUMMARY:NIMS ICS 400 - Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
DESCRIPTION:Glynn County EMA is partnering with FLETC and will be hosting (in-person) sessions for NIMS ICS 400. \nNIMS ICS 400 – Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff – 16-hour (2 day) course\nStudents MUST have COMPLETED: IS-100c.\, IS-200c\, IS-700b and IS-800c\, G-191\, and ICS 300 to be able to take ICS 400. \nAdvanced ICS for Command and General Staff is a 16-hour (2 day) course that is intended to provide training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). It is designed for senior public safety personnel and will provide information on how they are expected to perform in a management capacity in an Area Command or Multiagency Coordination Entity. \nDATE(S): \n\nTHURSDAY June 15\, 2023\, 8:00AM-5:00PM\nFRIDAY\, June 16\, 2023\, 8:00AM-5:00PM\n\nUse this link for ICS 400: https://www.cognitoforms.com/glynncountyboardofcommissioners/copyofemaics400classregistrationjune15th16th \nLOCATION: COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA @ The Coffin Building\, Room 205 \nQuestions? Please call: 912-269-5725 \nSee also – NIMS ICS 300 Course
URL:https://regionj.org/event/nims-ics-400-advanced-ics-for-command-and-general-staff/
LOCATION:College of Coastal Georgia\, 3879 Altama Ave\, Brunswick\, GA\, 31520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T123000
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20230519T210534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T210534Z
UID:1341-1686731400-1686745800@regionj.org
SUMMARY:Region J Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Region J Executive Members would like to invite you to our 2nd Qtr. Region J Coalition Meeting on Wednesday\, June 14\, 2023 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Memorial Health Medical Education Auditorium – Building 300 * 4700 Waters Avenue * Savannah\, GA. If you are unable to attend\, please send a designee. It is “imperative” that everyone please register separately for the meeting. \n**** Lunch will be provided **** \nClick the link below to register. \nhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XZYMM2D
URL:https://regionj.org/event/region-j-quarterly-meeting/
LOCATION:Memorial Health\, 4700 Waters Avenue\, Savannah\, GA\, 31405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20230524T133223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T133347Z
UID:1427-1686614400-1686787199@regionj.org
SUMMARY:Chemical and Radiological Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Regional Disaster Response System (SRDRS) and the Region 7 Regional Disaster Health Response Ecosystem (RDHRE) is hosting a 2-day online Chemical-Radiological course June 13 and 14. This course awards CME/CNE and Pharmacist Credit. \nThe course provides education on emergency medical response to exposures from radioactive materials and toxic chemicals. The course will review the medical and psychological consequences of exposures to a variety of chemical and radiological materials. It will include practical information regarding scene safety for such agents as high potency fentanyl analogs\, inhaled irritants\, and proper decontamination of a victim contaminated with radiological material. \nFREE VIRTUAL COURSE | JUNE 13-14\, 2023\nRegistration Info:\neducation.acmt.net/p/CRAOT_June2023\nContact: events@acmt.net \nTARGET AUDIENCE\nState & local first responders\, EMTs\, paramedics\, emergency nurses\, emergency physicians\, pharmacists\, emergency response coordinators\, public health officials\, public health professionals\, industrial hygienists and others involved with chemical terrorism preparedness and response. \nThe Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) is a world renowned educator and responder in radiation emergency medicine. The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) will deliver the chem day where we will go over a number of scenarios where toxic industrial chemicals could be used in terrorist incidents. The course is free-of-charge and funded by the CDC.
URL:https://regionj.org/event/chemical-and-radiological-agents-of-opportunity-for-terrorism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T075020
CREATED:20230530T153230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T153230Z
UID:1637-1686211200-1686243600@regionj.org
SUMMARY:G-191\, Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center Interface Course
DESCRIPTION:The G191 is an 8-hour (1 Day) course to enable the students to develop an effective interface between the Incident Command/Unified Command and the Emergency Operations Center by applying National Incident Management System principles. \nThe course provides an opportunity for emergency management and response personnel to begin developing an Incident Command System (ICS)/Emergency Operations Center (EOC) interface for their communities. The course reviews ICS and EOC characteristics\, responsibilities and functions and depends heavily on activities and group discussions to formulate an interface. \nAll participants must have a FEMA SID# before the start of this course. To obtain a FEMA SID go to https://cdp/dhs.gov/FEMASID/\nIS courses can be completed at http://training.fema.gov/IS/ \nREQUIRED STUDENT PREREQUISITES Prior to enrolling in G191\, students must complete \n•IS-0100 C. An Introduction to the Incident Command System\,\n•IS-0200 C. Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response or the IS-2200 Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions\n•IS-0700 B. An Introduction to the National Incident Management System\n•IS-0800 D. National Response Framework (NRF)\, An Introduction \nDATE:\nTHURSDAY\, June 8\, 2023\, 8:00AM-5:00PM\nUse this link to register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/glynncountyboardofcommissioners/emags191classregistrationjune8th \nLOCATION: COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA @ the Correll Building (Bldg 18)\, Room 102 \nPlease call 912-269-5725 with questions.
URL:https://regionj.org/event/g-191-incident-command-system-emergency-operations-center-interface-course/
LOCATION:College of Coastal Georgia\, 3879 Altama Ave\, Brunswick\, GA\, 31520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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