July 2022 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.
Upcoming Coalition Event
HCCME will be hosting a workshop during the statewide meeting on September 14th. More details on this to come next month.
Joint Chapter meetings are scheduled (from 9-10:30am) for the next fiscal year. Please register in advance utilizing the following links:
Congratulations to the Healthcare Coalition of Maine’s two newly elected Leadership Team representatives!
Megan Stevenson
The Southern Chapter’s new long-term Care/assisted living discipline representative is Megan Stevenson, of Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation.
Jonathan P. Cote
The Northern Chapter’s new emergency medical service discipline representative is Jonathan P. Cote, of North Lakes Fire & Rescue.
Are you interested in taking a free respirator fit-test training?
HCCME continues to partner with York County Emergency Management Agency to offer members a free in-person course on utilizing a PortaCount machine, as well as how to properly fit-test people.
We have a handful of members who have already voiced interest, but need a few more participants in order to host the training. The course will be held in Alfred, Maine and the date to be determined once interested participants are identified.
If you have any questions regarding this training, please reach out to HCCME@AllClearEMG.com
Integrated Preparedness Workgroup
The Healthcare Coalition of Maine is forming an Integrated Preparedness Workgroup (IPW). We are looking for coalition members who may have an interest in preparedness activities such as plan writing, exercise design, training and much more. Please consider being a part of a multi-agency group working to move the HCCME preparedness needle.
The overall goal of the IPW will be to develop coalition-level preparedness/response plans that align with state and regional level plans and to conduct training and exercises to validate these plans.
What are some of our project ideas for the upcoming year?
• Develop and conduct an Integrated Preparedness Planning Workshop (IPPW)
• Develop an HCCME Communications and Information Sharing Plan
• Update Plans such as the Emergency Response Plan and Surge Annexes
• Develop a Radiological Specialty Surge Annex
• Design HCC exercises as identified in the IPPW
• Identification of training opportunities
HCCME will hold the first workgroup meeting on July 28, 2022, from 2-3PM. Future meetings will be held at least quarterly (October, January and April) with the day of week and time of day to be determined by the group during the July meeting.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at HCCME@AllClearEMG.com.
the Fy 2022 “Active member” list
Congratulations to the following organizations for obtaining the
“Active Member” status for fiscal year 2022!
CASA Inc
Central Maine Medical Center
Community Health and Counseling Services
Danforth Habilitation Association
Eastport Memorial Nursing Home
Elizabeth Levinson Center
Houlton Regional Hospital
LincolnHealth- Miles Campus Hospital
Maine Primary Care Association
Maine Veterans' Homes- Machias
Maine Veterans' Homes- South Paris
Mid Coast Parkview Hospital
Mount Desert Island Hospital
NorDX Labs
Northern Light AR Gould Hospital
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice
Northern Maine Medical Center
Northern New England Poison Center
Penobscot Community Health Center
Penobscot Valley Hospital
Pinnacle Health and Rehab at Canton
Portland Center for Assisted Living
Portland Water District
Redington Fairview General Hospital
Regional Medical Center at Lubec
Riverview Physical Therapy
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center
Schooner Estates Senior Living Community
Southern Maine Health Care-Biddeford
Spring Harbor Hospital
St Andre Health Care
The Cedars
As a reminder, in November 2021, HCCME created a new organization agreement form and a variety of membership types.
An “Active Member” has:
A signed member organization agreement on file
Attendance at two (2) HCC meetings within the fiscal year
Participated in at least one (1) redundant communications drill annually
With the “Active Member” status, the organization has voting rights (one (1) vote per organization) and the ability to submit for grant funding opportunities, as available.
For a full list of membership organizations by status level for FY 2022 CLICK HERE.
If your organization has not filled out the new agreement form yet, you can submit one HERE.
Partner Trainings and Webinars
All Clear Emergency Management Group
Free upcoming webinars:
EARTH EX 2022
Global Cyber and EMP Strike Exercise: July 7th at 11:00 EDT
At a time of extreme geopolitical instability and unprecedented fragility in our tightly interdependent global supply chains, preeminent cyber and security directors, past and present, will gather from throughout the world in the 1st ever multi-national Global Cyber and EMP Strike Exercise.
Enriched with tailored video “injects,” this unique event will offer a window into the thinking of a remarkable group of current and former national and corporate security directors at a time of unprecedented, civilization-scale threats. Participating Directors will explore the unique risks and national and global resilience opportunities associated with extreme cyber and EMP strikes.
The live exercise will be hosted as a large-scale, international webinar, with viewers, joining from many nations, participating by submitting real-time questions in “chat mode” which may be added to the Directors’ discussion, and addressed online by EIS Council’s subject matter experts.
Register for free HERE.
California Office of Emergency Services, IAEM, Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and NYU
SpeaknSpark
National Access and Functional Needs Symposium July 19th-20th from 12-3PM ET Daily
One of the essential primary elements of emergency management is an unwavering commitment to providing equal, accessible, quality service to every individual impacted by disaster – including individuals with access and functional needs (AFN).
To underscore the need to ensure considerations for individuals with disabilities and access and functional needs are addressed before, during, and after disasters; the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (CDHSEM), and New York University (NYU) are hosting a two, half-day, online National AFN Symposium that highlights forward-leaning, inclusive, innovative practices in emergency management.
Innovative work from across the nation will be showcased and specific examples of integrated COVID response operations, inclusive active shooter awareness guidance, community outreach efforts, and accessible sheltering will be highlighted.
Register for free HERE.
The Intersection of Disasters and Climate Change Webinar on August 18th @ 2:00 PM ET
Climate and disaster work are inextricably linked. Disasters do not happen in isolation from one another. The research does not suggest that the number of disasters we now face is an outlier, but rather just the beginning of what is to come as the consequences of the climate crisis begin to manifest. We must address not only our nation’s readiness to manage but also our capacity to manage multiple threats at once. Understanding the strain that emergency management is currently under can address the changes we need to make in anticipation of our increasing risk.
Register HERE.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Seven Best Practices for Risk Communication
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Coastal Management is hosting this training on August 24th @ 3:00-4:30 PM ET
Registration for free HERE.
Partner Resources
ASTHO
EMSC
CDC
Health Security
ASPR TRACIE
EMSC Pulse July Edition
Scholars and Fellows Programs: Application deadline extended!
Do you want to expand your knowledge, leadership, and impact in the pediatric emergency and disaster space? Apply today for career development opportunities with Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) or the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN)!
Who should apply: Interdisciplinary health professionals who support pediatric emergency care and/or disaster management and preparedness (including individuals in prehospital, hospital, and community settings and in clinical or non-clinical roles).
Why apply:
Address pressing topics in pediatric care, such as mental and behavioral health, telehealth, injury prevention, and health equity
Develop pediatric emergency and disaster knowledge and experience
Access unique learning and development opportunities
Receive mentorship from national experts
Network with like-minded peers
Deadline to apply: Extended to July 29 at 5 pm ET. Click HERE to view more details.
CDC Recommends Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Children and Adolescents
On June 24, CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine be used as an option for children ages 6 through 17 years, in addition to its already recommended use in children 6 months through 5 years and adults 18 years and older. This recommendation reinforces the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine as an important tool in the pandemic and provides another vaccine option for children and adolescents. The ACIP recommendation comes after a thorough review of the scientific evidence demonstrating safety and efficacy and supports the use of the vaccine among those 6 through 17 years of age. For more information, explore the CDC's COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Children and Teens webpage.
Now Published: Health Security Supplement Special Pathogens Readiness in the United States: From Ebola to COVID-19 and Beyond
Health Security published a new Supplement Special Pathogens Readiness in the United States: From Ebola to COVID-19 and Beyond. This supplement is a collection of papers that highlight the work of the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) and the national network of Regional Ebola and Other Special Pathogen Treatment Centers (RESPTCs) from the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the story of how RESPTCs made incredible efforts toward special pathogen education and training preparedness that buttressed the U.S. health care system's operational response and clinical research capabilities
ASPR TRACIE Speaker Series: The Impact of the Pandemic on Oral Health
Rear Admiral (RDML) Timoth y Ricks (Chief Dental Officer, US Public Health Service); Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Folasayo Adunola (Dental Officer, Health Resources & Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Care); Dr. Ray Cohlmia (Executive Director, American Dental Association); and Ann Lynch (Director of Advocacy, American Dental Hygienists’ Association) discuss the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on oral health in general and oral health care providers in this brief recording.
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!