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
2025-2026 Bylaws and Member at Large Election Update
During the Bimonthly Meeting on August 20, 2025, participants identified that voting member requirements still needed some refinements to ensure only those who are actively engaged in the coalition are able to vote on business.
The 2025-2026 Bylaws will be updated and reviewed by the Executive Committee and Plans Workgroup again, and will be brought for vote again at the October 15, 2025 Bimonthly Meeting.
Following the approval of the updated Bylaws, the Member at Large Election will resume and the candidate with the highest amount of votes will be elected to the Member at Large position.
Want to have your voice heard?
2025-2026 Continuity of Operations Plan Approved
Following the August 20, 2025 Bimonthly Meeting, the updated CT HCC Continuity of Operations Plan was approved by voting members via a virtual form. You can access the plan via the link below. If you are having trouble with this link, please log in to the coalition website. If you need help logging in, please contact coordinator@cthcc.org.
NHCPC Conference SCholarships Available - Apply Today
The Connecticut Health Care Coalition has funding available to sponsor registration, travel, meals and mileage for active Coalition members, partners, and guests to attend the upcoming National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference. This conference is planned for December 1-3, 2025 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas.
Complete this application by 5:00 PM ET on Friday, September 5, 2025 in order to be considered.
CT HCC Project Funding Needs Assessment
The Connecticut Health Care Coalition (CT HCC) is identifying priority areas on which to focus project spending from now until June 30, 2026. The CT HCC would like to assess your organization's needs for the next year. The information you provide will be brought to the Executive Committee to determine project priorities for this year.
Please fill out this form by 5 PM ET on Friday, September 5.
Sign Up for a Workgroup!
The CT HCC completes deliverables through the collaborative effort of its membership. This is achieved most often via work groups made up of multiple members, guests, and CT HCC staff.
Workgroups that require member volunteers include:
- Plans Workgroup - The CT HCC has various plans and annexes that must be created and updated this year. This group will meet approximately once a month until December 2025.
- Exercise Workgroup - The CT HCC plans and facilitates at least one exercise (the Medical Response and Surge Exercise or MRSE) per year. The cadence for this workgroup is not determined currently, but will likely occur once a month until the completion of the MRSE.
- Training & Education Workgroup - This workgroup will help guide training and education opportunities for the Coalition, and will help plan the annual CT HCC Conference. This group will meet approximately once a month from September 2025 to the month of the conference, which will determined by the workgroup.
- Communications Workgroup - This workgroup will assess communication platforms and users and will explore opportunities for improved collaboration and efficiency in communications across the state.
On-Demand Course: Application of the National Incident Command System (NIMS)
Unlock the key to mastering the essential elements of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses with our comprehensive on-demand program. This meticulously crafted course covers the critical components of IS 100, 200, 700, and 800, offering a deep dive into the core concepts and practical applications of emergency management as outlined by FEMA.
Course Highlights:
- IS 100, 200, 700 & 800 Course Content: Gain a practical understanding of key incident management elements.
- Expert Instruction: Benefit from the expertise of industry professionals with years of experience in healthcare incident management.
- Course Certification: Receive a prestigious certificate upon course completion, showcasing your commitment to excellence in incident management.
Who Should Enroll: This course is ideal for healthcare emergency management professionals, administrators, and incident response team members who are looking to learn the foundations of incident management.
Want to learn more about how your organization can become a member of the CT HCC?
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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Region 1's Full-Scale MCI Postponed
See message from Sue Jacozzi below regarding the Full-Scale Exercise.
"Due to some liability concerns raised last week, we have made the decision to postpone the R1 MCI Full Scale Exercise until 2026. This decision was not made lightly, and reflects the group’s shared commitment to addressing the important concerns expressed by our state partners to ensure the success of the event.
In the meantime, we are committed to maintaining the momentum and enthusiasm that has been building. Over the coming months, our focus will shift toward meeting the training needs of our partners through the development of tabletop (TTX) and functional exercises (FE)—efforts that will serve as essential building blocks leading up to the spring FSE.
We also remain dedicated to supporting our hospitals, EMS agencies, and the CT AERS, CMED, and Regional Communications teams. Should they choose to move forward with testing specific components of their plans on September 16, particularly those activities occurring off-site, we will continue to provide the support and coordination needed to help ensure their success.
Additionally, if you or members of your organization are interested in volunteering as “mock patients” at any of our five participating hospitals, please let me know as soon as possible. Our hospital partners will be testing components of their plans and “mock patients” are needed to be pre-staged at their facility. All CERT/ERT/MRC volunteers should contact your unit leader so they can submit the activation paperwork prior to September 2 (please cc me at sjacozzi@trumbull-ct.gov as well so I can assign you a pre-stage location).
Thank you for your understanding and continued engagement. We greatly value your partnership and hope you’ll remain actively involved as we prepare for a successful 2026 MCI FSE. If your organization has specific training needs you’d like to see addressed during the fall and winter planning period, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we will do our best to incorporate them."
VOICES 2025 NYC Symposium
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 |
| 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 CERT Connect (CT3) 2025 Webinar Series: Cybersecurity | Virtual | September 17, 2025 |
| Connecticut CERT Connect (CT3) 2025 Webinar Series: Search & Rescue | Virtual | November 18, 2025 |
| Connecticut Basic WebEOC Training | Virtual | October 7, 2025
November 4, 2025 December 2, 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.