March 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.
HCCME’s Upcoming Fireworks Fiasco:
A Pediatric Burn Surge Exercise
March 15&16th, 2022
Join healthcare partners around the state for a two day virtual exercise that will evaluate a coordinated response to a pediatric burn mass casualty incident that overwhelms Maine's healthcare infrastructure. The exercise will also evaluate the activation and operations of the Healthcare Coalition of Maine.
Intended Audience- Hospitals, Public Health, Emergency Management, EMS, and all other healthcare stakeholders.
March 15th from 9:30-11AM- A Medical Response Surge Functional Exercise (MRSE) in which members will participate by replying to HCCME's requests for essential elements of information via multiple communication platforms. The MRSE replaces the Coalition Surge Test as an annual requirement of the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Cooperative Agreement. The information gathered on this day will be critical for a successful exercise the following day. No registration required.
March 16th from 12-3PM- A Pediatric Burn Surge Functional Exercise in which HCCME will evaluate their Pediatric and Burn Surge Annexes.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!
You must participate in both days to be considered a participant in the MRSE Reporting tool.
See event flyer for exercise objectives.
Please email us with any questions regarding the exercise and we hope you are able to join us!
HCCME would like to thank the latest organizations that have submitted new Organization Agreement Forms!
• LincolnHealth
• Maine Veteran’s Homes-Machias
• Mount Desert Island Hospital
• St. Andre Health Care
• St. Joseph’s Healthcare
As a reminder, all organizations involved with the coalition are encouraged to complete the new organization agreement form as any older version of a membership agreement submitted prior to November 2021 is no longer valid.
We appreciate our membership taking a few moments in their day to move your organization along to the next step in the process to becoming an “active member”.
The Healthcare Coalition Currently has a portacount machine available to loan
View our PortaCount Machine Page to see an overview of the request process or to submit a PortaCount Request Form.
Partner Trainings and Webinars
All Clear Emergency Management Group
ASPR TRACIE
ASPR TRACIE Strategies for Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention: Risk Assessment and De-Escalation COVID Therapeutics Locator Webinar
The Risk Assessment and De-Escalation COVID Therapeutic Locator Webinar will provide an overview of the issue, explain the components of risk assessment and de-escalation, and demonstrate some examples that can be used in real-world situations. The webinar will take place on March 2 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET. To attend, please register here.
Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Vermont Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Coalition (VHEPC) Sponsors Cybersecurity Updates and Best Practices for Emergency Cyber Preparedness Training
VHEPC is sponsoring a one- hour training on Mar 22, 2022 @ 02:00PM, facilitated by Tom Walsh, Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with over 30 years of experience. He is a nationally recognized expert, leader and educator in healthcare information security.
Register for FREE today to receive the training call-in information
FEMA
Understanding the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)
This four-part course will introduce emergency management, response, and recovery personnel to EMAC and the EMAC process, so they can knowledgeably use the nation’s interstate mutual aid system. Daily Course (March 14-17) from 12:00-4:00 PM ET. Registration Information
Pacific ADA Center
ADA National Network Learning Session: Operationalizing the Principles of Inclusive Emergency Management
This presentation will outline how key principles for inclusive emergency management are being used by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Kern County, and the FREED Center for Independent Living to address whole community needs regarding mass vaccination, evacuation/transportation planning, and Public Safety Power Shutoff events.
90 minute webinar begins at 2.30pm on March 10th, 2022. Registration closes at midnight, March 9, 2022. To attend, please register here.
CDC
Weekly National COVID-19 Call Series
CDC hosts a weekly series of national calls with state, tribal, local, and territorial (STLT) partners to deliver the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak and U.S. preparedness efforts. Occurs every Monday from 2:00-2:45 PM ET.
ASPR Resources
Technical Assistance (TA) Response: Rehabilitation and
Disaster Preparedness Resources
This ASPR TRACIE TA response includes resources specific to the inclusion of rehabilitation professionals in disaster preparedness and response efforts in the U.S. Access the TA Response Here.
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!