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.
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Coalition Updates
save the date - Medical Response and Surge Exercise
The coalition's Medical Response and Surge Exercise, or MRSE, is scheduled to take place virtually on November 20, 2024 at 1 PM EST. This exercise will test hospitals, EMS, and other healthcare partners during a large-scale surge scenario. Your organization's participation is crucial to a successful exercise. Register today!
Special Project Applications are Open Now!
The Connecticut Health Care Coalition's Special Project Funding Period is open until Friday, November 1, 2024. This opportunity is designed to support innovative projects that align with the CT HCC mission and have a significant impact on the health care community. All relevant details regarding the Special Projects process, including a link to apply, can be found on the Grants Page on the CT HCC website.
special project faq session
Do you have questions about the Special Project application process? Join us for an educational session where we will review frequently asked questions, share tips for a successful application, and discuss strategies for success with your organization.
On-Demand Course: Application of the National Incident Command System (NIMS)
Partner Trainings and Exercises
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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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ICS 400 - Advanced Incident Command System
Course Description: This is a 16-hour course provide training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System. This course expands upon information covered in the IS100 through IS300 programs.
Target Audience: This course is open to first responders, public works, jurisdictional executive, health care leadership, nonprofits and anyone else that may be required to perform advanced ICS duties.
Register HERE
Location: Litchfield County Regional Fire School
Date: October 12 & 13, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National Emergency Management Basic Academy
CT DEMHS is offering the National Emergency Management Basic Academy this fall. The goal of the Basic Academy is to support the early careers of emergency managers through a training experience combining knowledge of all fundamental systems, concepts, and practices of cutting-edge emergency management. The Academy provides shared classrooms of adult learners and skillful instructors resulting in a solid foundation upon which to build further studies and sound decisions.
Register HERE
Location: Cromwell Fire Department
Date: Various sessions take place in the months of September, October and December. See linked flyer above for specifics.
EMS PRO Pediatric symposium
Download the PDF version of this flyer HERE.
Register HERE
Location: Foxwoods Resort Casino
Date: October 23, 2024
CDC webinar: health equity in emergency preparedness and response
When preparing and responding to emergencies, it is crucial to embed health equity from the start to ensure that all people have equal access to life-saving information, services, and programs. Emergencies, such as a natural disaster or a pandemic, can have devastating impacts on whole communities. People in racial and ethnic minority communities, people with disabilities, people living in geographically isolated areas, and other groups often face systemic barriers and health disparities that are exacerbated during an emergency.
Join CDC’s Office of Health Equity (OHE) and its partners to learn about the importance of health equity in emergency response and preparedness. OHE and CDC’s Office of Readiness and Response will present on its emergency response work, including the establishment of the Chief Health Equity Officer (CHEO) unit in CDC emergency responses. Additional presenters include subject matter experts from Choose Healthy Life, Southern Plains Tribal Health Board, and National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS).
Register HERE
Location: Virtual
Date: October 23, 2024, 3:00-4:30 PM ET
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR AND EXPLOSIVE (CBRNE) EVENTS
PER 211, Medical Management of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), will help attendees learn how to distinguish between different agents of concern that could be used in a major incident.
This course is a combination of facilitated discussions, small-group exercises, Human Patient Simulator hands-on scenarios and traditional classroom discussions. Exercises are conducted in CBRNE scenarios using both adult and pediatric Human Patient Simulators to reinforce classroom lectures and interaction.
This course promotes critical thinking skills while utilizing the RAPID-Care concept. The multi-disciplinary audience helps to strengthen information sharing, communications, and medical surge capabilities. For more information or questions, please email Paul Rabeuf.
Register HERE
Location: St. Vincent's Medical Center, 2800 Main St. Bridgeport, CT 06606
Date: March 11-12, 2025
NEMTEC Course List
The following courses will be offered through the Northeast Emergency Management Training & Education Center (NEMTEC) in the coming months:
| Training Name | Location | Date |
| ICS-400: Advanced ICS (ICS-400) | Plymouth Emergency Operations Center, Plymouth, MA | October 28-29, 2024 |
| G-191: ICS/EOC Interface (G-191) | Plymouth Emergency Operations Center, Plymouth, MA | October 30, 2024 |
For more information about these courses or to register for a course, please visit the NEMTEC website.
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 |
| National Traffic Incident Management | 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT | October 5, 2024 |
| L0102: Science of Disaster | Cromwell Fire Department | October 7-9, 2024 |
| L0103: Planning: Emergency Operations | Cromwell Fire Department | October 10-11, 2024 |
| National Traffic Incident Management | 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT | October 16, 2024 |
| CERT Connect Webinar Series: Targeted Violence | Virtual | October 22, 2024 |
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.