April 2023 Newsletter
WELCOME TO THE HEALTHCARE COALITION OF MAINE NEWSLETTER
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Healthcare Coalition of Maine (HCCME) is to develop and sustain a powerful coalition of health care organizations, first responders, and other key partners united to save lives and improve health outcomes during disasters through preparedness, planning, response, and recovery efforts.
May coalition events
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT PRE-REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE DOCUMENTS
IN ADVANCE AND FOR HCC TO TRACK member PARTICIPATION
the coalition hopes to see you at the HCCME Preparedness Summit!
There is limited seating, so Register NOW!
Check back regularly at the HCCME website home page conference banner for updates!
Master Trainer PPE Donning and Doffing Training
The Healthcare Coalition of Maine is proud to partner with the Special Pathogen Network to provide two free, in-person PPE train the trainer programs. Advanced registration is required. It is expected that this program will fill up quickly, so early registration is recommended. Additional details as well as the training dates and locations are listed on the flyer below.
HHS Child and Adolescent Health Emergency Planning Toolkit
The HHS Child and Adolescent Health Emergency Planning Toolkit addresses the needs of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) in emergency preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and community resilience activities. As a companion to the HHS Maternal-Child Health (MCH) Emergency Planning Toolkit, this toolkit aligns with ongoing HHS objectives to ensure health equity for all children, adolescents, and CYSHCN and their families/caregivers to ensure access to high-quality care, services, and support across the emergency management cycle.
The toolkit is intended for health care, public health, and social services providers serving CYSHCN and their families/caregivers. The toolkit contains approaches, resources, and practices to help providers coordinate and integrate systems of care for CYSHCN and their families/caregivers. Learn more about the toolkit on the ASPR website.
New Study Published in Journal of Emergency Management Highlights Shifts in State and Territorial Emergency Powers Since the COVID-19 Pandemic
A new article published in Journal of Emergency Management finds that state and territorial emergency powers have shifted since the emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic marked the first time in U.S. history when all 55 governors of the states and territories issued some type of emergency declaration in response to the same incident.
Cumberland County EMA announces MGT-418: RTIPP Course
Partner Trainings and Webinars
SRDRS
Maine Responds
ACEMA
Texas Healthcare Ministry
ALL Clear
Southern Regional Disaster Response System Healthcare and Public Health Planning for a Radiological/Nuclear Emergency Webinar Series
The 5th webinar in our 6-part series titled the SRDRS Healthcare and Public Health Planning for a Radiological/Nuclear Emergency Webinar Series in partnership with the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT), the Association of Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Professionals (AHEPP), Radiation Injury Treatment Network (RITN), Interstate Disaster Medical Collaborative (IDMC), and the Region 4 Poison Control Center Collaboration (R4PC3) to be held April 18th @ 3:00 PM ET. Registration in advance for Management of Victims Contaminated with Radioactive Materials is required.
Androscoggin County Emergency Management Agency announces TEEX Infrastructure Disaster Management Certificate Program is scheduled for in person delivery in Lewiston
The TEEX Infrastructure Disaster Management certificate is designed for professionals who wish to enrich their personal knowledge and skills related to critical infrastructure disaster management and resilience while earning International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This certificate program combines a broad understanding of homeland security infrastructure disaster management doctrine with an in-depth examination of key critical infrastructure sector concepts and practices in integrated risk management, capabilities-based and community-focused planning, and whole community resilience strategies focused on four critical sectors of the community infrastructure.
Once all four courses have been completed, participants must complete the Infrastructure Disaster Management Certificate Request Form and return it to the TEEX Infrastructure Training and Safety Institute division to receive their Certificate. Participants MUST have a FEMA SID to register for courses, if you do not have one a FEMA SID can be obtained here.
Training: Infrastructure Disaster Management Certificate ProgramLocation: 4
5 Oak St., Lewiston, ME 04240
Date: Course dates in 2023-2024, see below
Register Date: 2 weeks prior to course date, see below
Required Courses:
Participants must successfully complete all four DHS-certified courses listed below:
MGT317 Disaster Management for Public Services REGISTER: May 2-3, 2023 8AM-5:00PM Lewiston, Maine
MGT341 Disaster Preparedness for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infrastructure REGISTER: July 25-26, 2023 8:00AM-5:00PM Lewiston, Maine
MGT345 Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems REGISTER: October 24-25, 2023 8:00AM-5:00PM Lewiston, Maine
MGT343 Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities REGISTER: January 9-10, 2024 8:00AM-5:00PM Lewiston, Maine
Androscoggin County Emergency Management Agency is pleased to announce that the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) is scheduled to host AWR 302 Pipeline Security for Rural Communities in Lewiston, Maine.
Details of the course are as follows:
Location: 45 Oak St., Lewiston, ME 04240
Date: March 15th 2023 8AM – 5PM
Register HERE by March 1st, 2023 5PM
Webinar- Five Years of Disasters in Eighteen Hours, presented by Donald Denson on April 12, 2023
This presentation will discuss lessons learned from the 2021 Texas winter storm, which paralyzed the state for seven days. For one eighteen-hour period, the Ascension, Texas Healthcare Ministry encountered every major disaster event experienced in the preceding five years. This presentation will discuss the implications and impact of an extended major disaster upon a hospital system. The discussion will cover the initial response to the winter weather event, as well as activation of emergency plans.
WHEN: April 12th, 2023, at 11AM CT
WHERE: Virtual Delivery
Register HERE.
All Clear Emergency Management Group has the following upcoming free webinars:
HHS
NETEC
AHA
HHS
Partner Resources
HHS Partners with the Private Sector to Enhance Cybersecurity across Health Systems and Address Future Vulnerabilities
On March 8, HHS, through ASPR, released a cybersecurity implementation guide to help the public and private health care sectors prevent cybersecurity incidents. The Cybersecurity Framework Implementation Guide provides specific steps that health care organizations can take immediately to manage cyber risks to their information technology systems.
“Cyber incidents pose risks to patient data, intellectual property, scientific or laboratory research, medical manufacturing, and ultimately the ability of health care organizations to safely serve their patients,” said HHS Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm. “The release of this guide will help health care organizations become better equipped to assess and improve their cybersecurity.”
Read the full press release and learn more on ASPR's website.
National Emerging Special Pathogens Training & Education Center (NETEC) Releases EMS Guidelines for Marburg Virus Disease
Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a rare but severe viral hemorrhagic fever caused by Marburg virus, which is part of the filoviridae family that includes Ebola virus. Cases of MVD are rare but outbreaks occasionally arise in sub-Saharan Africa, where the virus circulates in the Egyptian fruit bat. Humans can be infected through contact with infected animals and through person-to-person spread. In countries where outbreaks have occurred, the case fatality rate for MVD is between 24 and 88 percent. Learn more about transmission.
It is unlikely that EMS personnel in the United States will have to care for a patient with MVD during routine operations. However, an outbreak elsewhere in the world increases the risk of encountering a patient who recently traveled from the affected area and became infected.
Read the full article and learn more from NETEC.
Ensuring Health Care Quality in Rural America
The values of rural America mirror those of health care quality: people first. The challenge of delivering equitable, effective care is particularly acute in rural areas, where residents face unique barriers to accessing these services. Despite comprising 97% of the country's land area and 60 million people, most rural communities have fewer health-related resources than their urban counterparts. The limited availability of health care providers, transportation barriers and geographic isolation make it difficult for some individuals and families in rural communities to access the care they need, resulting in significant health disparities as well as overall challenges to clinical quality.
The American Hospital Association recognizes the unique challenges faced by rural communities in accessing high-quality health care and continues to provide support to address these challenges. Read the full article on their website.
Joint Update by the Department of State and HHS on Negotiations Toward a Pandemic Accord
The Fourth Meeting at the World Health Organization of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body working on a pandemic accord concluded last week. The United States used this meeting to underscore its commitment to the process, with a goal of developing an accord that builds on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthens U.S. national security by establishing clear, agreed roles and responsibilities for the WHO and its member states and partners.
Lead U.S. negotiator Ambassador Pamela Hamamoto led the U.S. delegation to this meeting and engaged with a broad range of counterparts to promote an accord that would build capacity, reduce the threat posed by zoonotic disease, enable rapid and more equitable responses, and establish sustainable financing, governance, and accountability to break the cycle of pandemic panic and neglect.
Read the full statement from HHS on their website.
Three POSITIONS AVAILABLE!
All Clear Emergency Management Group is searching for TWO detail oriented, highly skilled and motivated Healthcare Coalition Coordinators to join our growing team! These positions will provide coverage to the Northern and Southern Chapters by planning, implementing, and evaluating activities associated with the Coalition. Additionally, this position will recruit and maintain a diverse coalition membership with hospital, public health, emergency management, emergency medical services and other healthcare partners.
For more information, see the full job description located here. Cover letters and resumes should be submitted by email to jobs_HCCME@AllClearEMG.com.
We also continue to search for a detail oriented, highly skilled and motivated Contract Clinical Advisor to join our team! This position will serve the HCCME, by providing clinical leadership and serving as a liaison between the Coalition and medical directors/medical leadership at health care facilities, supporting entities (e.g., blood banks), and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies.
For more information, see the full job description located here. Cover letters and resumes should be submitted by email to jobs+clinical@AllClearEMG.com.
CONTACT US
Email your coalition coordinators at HCCME@AllClearEMG.com to assist you with any of your preparedness needs.
As a reminder, we recommend that you bookmark our website MaineHCCs.com and check in often as we are continually updating the calendar with meetings, trainings, and exercises!