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
Thank you for attending the ct hcc conference!
Each year, the CT HCC hosts a FREE one-day educational conference. This year, the conference was held on April 22, 2025 in Rocky Hill, CT. We had a full day of educational sessions, lessons learned, and networking! Participants were able to receive CEU/CMEs for their participation, as well as a certificate of participation.
Thank you to our Training and Education Workgroup for making sure the programming was great and the day went off without a hitch!
Do you want presenter materials? Need your certificate of completion?
Upcoming Redundant Communications Drill
The coalition will conduct a redundant communications drill on May 20-22, 2025. This drill will utilize the ProtectAdvisr reporting system. Please keep an eye out on the email or phone associated with your ProtectAdvisr account on these days for further information.
Welcome New Members!
We would like to welcome the following organizations, who have joined as voting members this quarter:
New Haven Health Department
Glastonbury Health Department
We look forward to working with you!
Want to learn more about how your organization can become a member of the CT HCC?
Special Project Update: Old MYstic Fire Department in Action
Last month, with the help of Special Project Funding from the Coalition, Old Mystic Fire Department conducted a free Seminar on Mental Health & Wellness. Ret. Chief Patrick Kenny and Re. Asst Chief Scott Gieselhart spoke about first responder mental health issues faced within the first responder and healthcare communities, and provided educational information about wellness strategies.
Thank you to Chief Kenneth Richards for tackling such a hard topic and bringing education to our first responders.
Final annexes Approved at april Bimonthly Meeting
The CT HCC Radiation Pediatric Annexes were approved by CT HCC voting members during our April 18 bimonthly meeting. These were the last plans that needed approval this fiscal year. Thank you to our plans workgroup for all of your input and guidance.
Coalition plans and annexes are only available to logged-in users. Log in or create an account HERE. If you have difficulty creating or accessing your account, please contact Coordinator@CTHCC.org
News and Info
PPN Update: Pediatric Measles Guide
The Pediatric Pandemic Network has released information on identifying measles in your pediatric patients. You can see these resources below. For more information, or to connect with PPN, contact Shaileen McVeigh.
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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Operation Team ICS (OPTICS): An Incident Command System Training for Connecticut Public Health Professionals
- Register on Train Connecticut.
- Enroll in the web-based training for ICS Training for CT Public Health Professionals. Course ID: 1125663.
- Complete the post-test to receive a certificate of completion.
- Questions: For login questions, please visit https://www.train.org/connecticut/u/train-help. For questions about this training, please email dph.phep@ct.gov.
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness Training Seminar
The Capital District Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition presents the Pediatric Emergency Preparedness Training Seminar to be held Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET.
This one-day emergency preparedness seminar will provide a broad overview of potential care needs for the pediatric patient involved in an emergency/disaster situation. The seminar will include information for medical, trauma, and safety response specific to the most vulnerable population in any emergency—children. Topics will include:
- Pediatric Decontamination
- Safe Infant Feeding in Emergencies
- PsySTART Mental Health Triage System
- Human Trafficking
- Pediatric Trauma
- Ethics and Disaster Response
Participants must register for either the in-person or virtual session. Registration and cancelation can be managed through the NYSDOH Learning Management System at www.nylearnsph.com. Please email any questions to lstebbins@glensfallshosp.org .
CT LTC-MAP Annual Emergency Management Conference and Tabletop Exercise
The 2025 CT LTC-MAP Annual Emergency Management Conference and Tabletop Exercise is coming up in early summer!
Choose a convenient location to attend:
- Tuesday, May 20, 2025 – Chrysalis Center, Hartford CT
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – Avalon Health Center at StoneRidge, Mystic, CT
- Thursday, May 22, 2025 – CHA, Wallingford, CT
Region 1 MCI Exercise
Region 1 is scheduled to hold a Mass Casualty Incident Full Scale Exercise.
The exercise is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Sherwood Island State Park.
Region 1 is requesting that that each organization complete one partner participation survey form. The information gathered from this survey will be used to help them develop the scenario and arrange logistics.
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 |
| PER-330: The Surface Transportation Emergency Preparedness | New Haven, CT | May 5-6, 2025 |
| Connecticut Basic WebEOC Training | Virtual | May 6, 2025 |
| National Traffic Incident Management | Newington, CT | May 7, 2025 |
| PER-330: The Surface Transportation Emergency Preparedness | New Haven, CT | May 8-9, 2025 |
| Region 2 Mass Care & Sheltering Tabletop Exercise | New Haven, CT | May 21, 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 webinars:
Contact Us
Email your coalition coordinators at Coordinator@CTHCC.org with questions, comments, or to assist you with any of your preparedness needs.