Welcome to the Connecticut Health Care Coalition Newsletter
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Connecticut Health Care Coalition (CT HCC) is to promote collaboration, education, and joint exercises during the planning and preparedness phases of emergency management. During real-world operations, the mission of the CT HCC is to help identify resources at the state and sub-state levels, and to collect, analyze, validate, and disseminate essential elements of information (EEIs) to partner agencies.
Coalition Updates
CT HCC Chair and Co-Chair Nominations Open Until June 3
Do you want to nominate an eligible member for the Chair or Co-Chair position?
Want to learn more about how your organization can become a member of the CT HCC?
News and Info
HHS launches new Portable Biocontainment Unit
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) launched a new Portable Biocontainment Unit (PBCU) for high-consequence infectious disease patients. The PBCU is the first domestic resource for isolating and transporting patients with contagious infectious diseases, for example Ebola, to Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Centers (RESPTC).
The unit can be transported by air on a C-130 or L-100 aircraft to any U.S. airport or by ground via specialized trailer that can be pulled by a tractor or semi-truck. This allows for continuous treatment of patients isolated in the unit until they can receive more definitive care at a RESPTC hospital.
For more information about the PBCU visit: https://aspr.hhs.gov/Tranquil-Passport/.
ASPR Bulletin: Targeted Violence Towards Healthcare Facilities
The May 21, 2025, Healthcare and Public Health Sector Advisory Bulletin from HHS highlights the escalating threat of violence in healthcare settings, noting that nearly 75% of workplace assaults occur in this sector. It offers actionable recommendations for healthcare facilities, including strengthening security protocols, enhancing emergency preparedness, supporting workforce mental health, and promoting information sharing to better protect staff and patients.
Connecticut Environmental Justice Screening Tool
Connecticut EJ Screening Tool is an interactive resource that combines both community and data-driven approach that incorporates environmental burdens and demographic indicators. This map allows users to explore the environmental health and the conditions (socioeconomic and or other distinguishing community characteristics) within a specific region, town, city, and or entire state.
The data included in this map finalize into a score that allows users to understand the relationship between the community and environmental justice. Through the presentation of this information, citizens and policymakers alike can understand what communities are experiencing and form policies that reshape these matters.
Partner Trainings and Exercises
Each month, the CT HCC spreads the word about our partners' emergency preparedness trainings, exercises, and other training opportunities in and around the state of Connecticut. You can view the calendar of partner events, event flyers, and other details below. If you would like to add your organization's event to the calendar and the newsletter, please contact the Readiness and Response Coordinator.
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Dr. Michael Frogel Memorial Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Conference
This web-based conference will be conducted on Tuesday, June 17th (1:30 – 6:00 PM EST) via Zoom.
This conference features four highly distinguished speakers:
- Dr. Mark X. Cicero - Pediatric Disaster Readiness: Federal, State, and Local Partners Collaborating in Axles, Hubs and Spokes
- Merritt D. Schreiber, Ph.D. - Toward the Way Forward in Pediatric Disaster Mental Health
- Dr. Jennifer Anders - The Pediatric Hospital Bed Crisis and Management During Surge
- Dr. Matthew Harris - Presentation information coming soon
For more information including speaker bios and presentation descriptions click HERE.
To register, click HERE.
Please share this with your pediatric colleagues around the country. Their participation is encouraged. If you have any questions please reach out to Shaileen McVeigh.
AWR-343 Hurricane Preparedness
This CT DEMHS course covers hurricane structure and hazards, advisory products, forecasting and warning, and safety tips. It is meant for all partners. There are two offerings of this course:
Offering One: August 12, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET - Old Saybrook Fire Department, 310 Main St. Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Offering Two: August 14, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET - Fairfield Regional Fire School, 205 Richard White Way, Fairfield, CT 06824
i love u guys: 1-Day Standard Reunification Method (SRM) Reunification Exercise
The 1-Day Standard Reunification Method (SRM) Training Seminar and corresponding Reunification Exercise (SRM-REx) are intended to prepare emergency response personnel to handle, organize, and reunite individuals who have experienced an emergent event regardless of the cause.
Time/Date: Thursday, June 26, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Location: West Hartford, CT
Register here: https://www.train.org/connecticut/course/1128062/live-event
LTC-MAP Training & Orientation Session – MAP 101
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Location: Masonicare Health Center Auditorium, 22 Masonic Avenue, Wallingford, CT
Are you new to your facility? Do you know about the Long-Term Care Mutual Aid Plan? Mutual Aid Plan 101 is designed for new LTC-MAP members as well as staff not familiar with the ProtectAdvisr website.
The Training and Orientation Session - Mutual Aid Plan 101 - will include the following:
• An overview of the Connecticut LTC-MAP
• Surge/Influx Process
• Transportation Evacuation Survey
• Entering Facility Data on the ProtectAdvisr website
• Emergency Reporting Practice
Within a few days business days of registering, you will receive a confirmation email, and handouts related to the training. Bring a laptop of tablet day-of.
TEEX Courses are Coming to Connecticut!
The following courses will be offered through via TEEX in Connecticut in the coming months:
| Training Name | Location | Date |
| MGT452: Physical and Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure | Middletown, CT | June 10, 2025 |
| MGT348: Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents | Danbury, CT | September 3-4, 2025 |
| MGT439: Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness | New Britain, CT | October 30-31, 2025 |
| MGT319: Medical Countermeasures: Point of Dispensing (POD), Planning and Response | Torrington, CT | December 2-3, 2025 |
DEMHS Course List
The following courses will be offered through the CT Department of Emergency Services and Public Education (DEMHS) in the coming months:
| Training Name | Location | Date |
| Connecticut Basic WebEOC Training | Virtual | June 3, 2025 |
| Connecticut CERT Day | New Britain, CT | June 7, 2025 |
For more information about these courses or to register for a course, please visit the DEMHS training website.
All Clear Emergency Management Group has the following upcoming free webinar:
Contact Us
Email your coalition coordinators at Coordinator@CTHCC.org with questions, comments, or to assist you with any of your preparedness needs.