Welcome to the April CT HCC Newsletter, a one-stop shop for activities of the Connecticut Health Care Coalition (CT HCC) and its partners.
What is in this volume:
2026 Connecticut Health Care Coalition Conference
The Coalition-Sponsored Evacuation Summit
Application of the National Incident Management System Course
NACCHO Preparedness Summit Update
Pediatric Pandemic Network Update
Medical Countermeasures Course
ASPR RISC 2.0 Toolkit
Sign Up for a Meet and Greet
Additional trainings can be found on the Training and Exercise page of this website:
2026 CTHCC Annual Conference
Registration Closes on April 17!
The Connecticut Health Care Coalition (CT HCC) Conference will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 8 AM - 5 PM at the Courtyard Hartford Marriott in Cromwell, CT.
This conference is intended for healthcare providers, public health professionals, first responders, emergency management professionals, and all other stakeholders in healthcare emergency management.
We are excited to announce that the following speakers will be presenting at this year's conference:
- Dr. Lauren Herlihy, PhD, Director of Autism Psychology & Licensed Psychologist, Hospital for Special Care
- Scott Wright, Sr. Telecommunications Engineer II, Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Statewide Emergency Telecommunications
- Vincent Covello, PhD, MA, Founder & Director, Center for Risk Communication and Co-Founder, Pathway to Risk
- Richard Lippert, MBA, CSP, MEPP, NRP, CHEP, Regional Manager, Healthcare Emergency Management, Public Health Management Corporation
- John Montes & Allyson Stanczyk, American Red Cross, Northern New England Region
For more information on event speakers, session titles, and to register, please visit the 2026 CT HCC Conference page.
Coalition-Sponsored Evacuation Summit on May 5
Click here to download the PDF version of this flyer
The CT HCC is sponsoring an evacuation summit to take place on May 5, 2026. Get hands-on training with real evacuation equipment and learn evacuation best practices. Each session has 30 seats, so register today while there are still some available!
On-Demand Course: Application of the National Incident Management 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.
NACCHO Preparedness Summit Update
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Preparedness Summit will take place on April 13-16, 2026, in Baltimore, MD, and will also be offered virtually.
The Connecticut Health Care Coalition has sponsored five of our partners from different ESF-8 Regions to attend this conference virtually. Congratulations to our attendees:
- Region 1: Sam Cousins, Trumbull Health Department
- Region 2: Nora Hartnett, Chesprocott Health District
- Region 3: Jamie Dudyak, Farmington Valley Health District
- Region 4: Sara Darlagiannis, Uncas Health District
- Region 5: Jess Kristy, Naugatuck Valley Health District
Pediatric Pandemic Network Update
Pediatric Disaster Medicine Curriculum — New Offerings Available
The Pediatric Disaster Medicine Curriculum has expanded to include completion certificates, continuing education (CE) credits, and downloadable “pull‑out” activities designed for flexible, shorter training sessions. These new options make it easier than ever to build critical skills on your schedule.
Learners are also encouraged to explore the Pediatric Disaster Medicine Handbook, a comprehensive companion resource to support ongoing education and reference.
Learn more and explore the curriculum:
https://learn.pedspandemicnetwork.org/mod/page/view.php?id=1689
Access the Disaster Medicine Handbook:
https://learn.pedspandemicnetwork.org/mod/book/view.php?id=1538
Medical Countermeasures: Point of Dispensing, Planning, and Response | MGT-319
TEEX is offering training course is to enhance jurisdiction preparedness and emergency response efforts by providing the knowledge of how to exercise and revise a plan that utilizes an all-hazards, whole community approach toward a medical countermeasures event. This course assists with coordination of planning and training for, and responding to a medical countermeasure response for a public health incident. This course responds directly to the National Preparedness Goal as it applies to delivery of medical countermeasures to exposed populations.
When: June 8-9, 2026
Where: NH Fire Academy, Concord, NH
For More Info, Contact: Daniel.R.Madison@dos.nh.gov
ASPR RISC 2.0 Toolkit
ASPR has released a Risk Identification and Site Criticality (RISC) Toolkit that now includes a cyber module. The Risk Identification and Site Criticality 2.0 (RISC 2.0) Toolkit is an objective, data-driven, risk assessment resource with a dedicated cybersecurity module that can be used by public and private organizations within the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector to inform emergency preparedness planning, risk management activities, and resource investments. It provides HPH owners and operators in the HPH Sector with nationally recognized, standards-based evaluation criteria in an easy-to-follow, guided format.
Sign Up for Meet and Greets
The coalition is looking to conduct meet-and-greets with members, partners, and guests. Are you interested in showing off your facility and capabilities? Do you want to meet one-on-one with coalition coordinators to see what the coalition can do for your organization? Contact us to discuss which dates and times work best for you! A meet-and-greet meeting typically takes between 90 minutes and two hours, and can include any relevant staff or tours that you would like included.