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.
MRC FUNDING IS NOW OPEN
The Connecticut Health Care Coalition (CT HCC) has established a $150,000 special project fund for competitive project applications for Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) applicants only.
Ready to Apply?
Submit your project by November 30, 2023!
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ASPR LAUNCHES NEW HEALTH CARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH CYBERSECURITY WEBSITE
Did you know that the frequency of cyberattacks against the Healthcare and Publich Health sector doubled from 2016 to 2021? This sector continues to experience increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks that exploit complex, interconnected IT systems at hospitals and health care facilities. Recovery from a cyberattack is also becoming more expensive, with the average cost of a health care data breach reaching $10.93 million dollars.
In response to this growing risk, ASPR has launched a new website with cybersecurity resources and information for health care and public health entities. The website contains links to tools, resources, trainings, webinars, and other educational materials. The site also contains cybersecurity news as well as access to sign up to ASPR's Cybersecurity Bulletin.
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE COALITION PREPAREDNESS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN
It's not too late to register for the 2023 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference, which is set to take place on November 28-30, 2023, at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Last Vegas, NV. The theme of this year's conference is A Changing World: Opportunities for Transformation. Professionals in emergency management, healthcare coalitions, volunteer organizations and all levels of government (federal, state and local) will benefit from advancing their individual and collective skill sets by participating in over 40 sessions of content, sharing best practices, building partnerships, and interacting with the latest technology and industry thought leaders in the Exhibit Hall.
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PARTNER TRAININGS AND WEBINARS
CT Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents
CT DEMHS is offering a delivery of ICS 400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents. This training is scheduled for delivery on November 8 and 9, 2023, and will be held in-person in Hartford.
Register HERE
Location: CROG, 241 Main St, Hartford, CT, 06106
Date: November 8 and 9, 2023, from 8 AM - 4 PM EST
Prerequisites: Must successfully complete prerequisite courses: Incident Command System (ICS)-100, ICS-200 and ICS-300 V19 or equivalent prior to being accepted for this course.
CT Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Basic WebEOC Training
CT DEMHS is offering a WebEOC V9.15 training for State of CT agencies, local EMD's and first responder personnel. This training is scheduled for delivery on November 8, 2023, and will be held virtually via Zoom.
Register HERE
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Date: November 8, 2023, from 8:30 - 11:30 AM EST
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and computer browser knowledge is required for training. Participants must have an active WebEOC Account and the ability to login to WebEOC without assistance. Participants must have access to a camera and microphone.
TEEX
MGT348 - Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents
TEEX is offering a training on Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents. This training is scheduled for delivery on November 14 and 15, 2023, and will be held in-person in Torrington. This 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.
Register HERE
Location: Litchfield County Regional Fire School, 606 Burr Mountain Rd., Torrington, CT, 06790
Date: November 14 and 15, 2023, at 8 AM EST
ESF-8 Region 2
Region 2 Pandemic Influenza Tabletop Exercise Registration
Region 2 is offering a Pandemic Influenza tabletop exercise. This exercise is scheduled for delivery on December 8, 2023, and will be held in-person in Branford.
Register HERE
Location: Branford Fire Department, 45 N. Main St Branford, CT 06405
Date: December 8, 2023, from 8:30 AM - 12 PM EST
Register By: November 17, 2023
The Center for Rural Development
AWR 232-V: Mass Fatalities Planning & Response for Rural Communities
The Center for Rural Development is offering a virtual delivery of AWR 232-V: Mass Fatalities Planning & Response for Rural Communities. This course is scheduled for delivery on December 12 and 13, 2023. The instructor-led awareness level course is designed to prepare rural first responders and officials with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to manage a mass fatality incident impacting their jurisdiction. Target audience includes first responders, coroners/medical examiners, public health officials, and others with responsibilities during a mass fatality incident. Issues addressed include establishing roles and responsibilities, assets management, remains processing and identification, diversity issues and development of a mass fatality plan that affect the construct of a mass fatality response.
See the Training Announcement and Registration HERE
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Date: December 12 and and 13, 2023, from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
Register By: December 6, 2023
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.