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SUMMARY:HCA\, HPCANYS & HCP Home Care and Hospice Emergency Preparedness Forum #2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE virtual Home Care and Hospice Emergency Preparedness Forum. The Home Care Association of New York State (HCA)\, the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State (HPCANYS) and the New York State Association of Health Care Providers (HCP) are conducting this Forum as part of a series of activities funded by a grant from the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)\, and administered by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR). \nThe forum will feature a panel of subject matter experts in the field of cybersecurity and will focus on awareness\, risk mitigation strategies\, emergency and incident response planning\, recovery strategies and upcoming regulatory changes specific to the home care and hospice sectors. Resources for prevention and managing cyber security issues will also be provided. \nPanelists: \n\nTimothy Lambie\, CISSP\, HCISPP\, FBI Cybersecurity Supervisory Special Agent\nJustin Bain CISSP\, HCISPP\, VP Information Security Officer VNS Health NY\nDennis Ast\, CPCU\, CCIC\, Senior Account Executive/Cyber Risk Specialist OneGroup\nDennis O’Connell\, Director of Security Solutions at Custom Computer Specialists\nCrystal Wilson\, CISA Cyber State Coordinator Region 2\n\nAl Cardillo\, President and CEO\, HCA\, Eva Cohen\, Director of Regulatory and Community Affairs\, HPCANYS\, Carole Deyoe\, RPh\, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Special Programs\, HCP\, and Rebecca Gray\, Executive Vice President for Clinical and Program Affairs\, HCA\, will also provide brief updates on current topics in emergency management affecting home care\, hospice and community-based services providers. \nThe Forum gives home care and hospice providers in attendance the opportunity to share their comments\, questions or concerns on any Emergency Management Preparedness issues that face their agencies. Your participation in the open discussion helps prioritize and shape future emergency management programming. \nDOWNLOAD THE FLYER  \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0FF-ul7QRGaHfSmO7rpJnw#/registration
URL:https://nychealthcarecoalition.org/event/hca-hcp-hpcanys-nyc-ep-forum-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Home Care,Hospice,Palliative Care
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Emergency Preparedness: Communication & Coordination Strategies for NYC Home Care and Hospice Providers Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Effective communication is critical during emergencies\, especially for home care and hospice providers who must coordinate with staff\, patients\, caregivers\, and emergency officials. This two-part webinar series will guide providers in developing and maintaining a comprehensive emergency preparedness communication plan\, including accurate contact information and effective communication methods. \nAttendees will explore how leveraging technology\, and innovative solutions can enhance communication\, coordination\, and responsiveness during crises. The sessions will also highlight the importance of building staff capacity and optimizing systems to strengthen emergency preparedness and ensure seamless care delivery. Gain practical insights and tools to adapt to evolving communication needs and ensure continuity of care in any emergency. \nAbout the speaker:\nBarbara B. Citarella RN\, BSN\, MS\, CHCE\, NHCP-BC\nPresident/CEO RBC Limited  \nBarbara Citarella is the only internationally recognized expert in disaster preparedness for the home care and hospice industry. In addition to consulting in all areas of health care\, Barbara has worked extensively with local\, state\, federal government agencies\, with regard to business recovery planning\, protection of personnel assets\, infection prevention\, infrastructure protection\, all hazards planning and the Incident Command System. For much of 2019-2022\, she worked extensively with government agencies for COVID-19 response. During 2023\, edited and revised multiple response guidance documents for U.S. Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response. Barbara has also served as an expert panel member for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, American Medical Association and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. She currently serves as a Subject Matter Expert for the Unites States Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response. \nEVENT FLYER \nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R0pHAylpRfurrpsxB8pPXw#/registration
URL:https://nychealthcarecoalition.org/event/enhancing-emergency-preparedness-communication-coordination-strategies-for-nyc-home-care-and-hospice-providers-part-1-2/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Youth-Led Emergency Preparedness Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Youth-Led Emergency Preparedness Education Day \nThe event will include comprehensive training on emergency preparedness\, featuring: \n\nActive Violence Emergency Response Training – covering Stop the Bleed\, situational awareness\, and effective response strategies.\nA collaborative session with NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM) to educate on assembling an emergency to-go bag and planning a basic emergency response at home.\n\nCommunity Impact\nYouth involvement in emergency preparedness not only increases overall community readiness but also ensures faster and more organized responses in emergencies—especially within schools and community centers. By empowering 100 students with these skills\, we contribute to a more resilient and prepared community. \nLogistics & Collaborations \n\nEvent Coordination: Emergency Preparedness at SUNY Downstate will handle all logistics\, including flyer design\, registration management\, and provision of food and refreshments.\nPartnerships: Offices of Government Affairs\, Volunteer Services\, and University Police to assist with safety protocols and on-site registration during the event.\nHosting Commitment: We are fully committed to hosting this event and ensuring a successful\, impactful day that meets DOHMH’s community outreach deliverable.\n\nSee the event FLYER
URL:https://nychealthcarecoalition.org/event/youth-led-emergency-preparedness-education-day/
LOCATION:SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University\, 395 Lenox Rd.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Emergency Preparedness: Communication & Coordination Strategies for NYC Home Care and Hospice Providers Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Effective communication is critical during emergencies\, especially for home care and hospice providers who must coordinate with staff\, patients\, caregivers\, and emergency officials. This two-part webinar series will guide providers in developing and maintaining a comprehensive emergency preparedness communication plan\, including accurate contact information and effective communication methods. \nAttendees will explore how leveraging technology\, and innovative solutions can enhance communication\, coordination\, and responsiveness during crises. The sessions will also highlight the importance of building staff capacity and optimizing systems to strengthen emergency preparedness and ensure seamless care delivery. Gain practical insights and tools to adapt to evolving communication needs and ensure continuity of care in any emergency. \nAbout the speaker:\nBarbara B. Citarella RN\, BSN\, MS\, CHCE\, NHCP-BC\nPresident/CEO RBC Limited  \nBarbara Citarella is the only internationally recognized expert in disaster preparedness for the home care and hospice industry. In addition to consulting in all areas of health care\, Barbara has worked extensively with local\, state\, federal government agencies\, with regard to business recovery planning\, protection of personnel assets\, infection prevention\, infrastructure protection\, all hazards planning and the Incident Command System. For much of 2019-2022\, she worked extensively with government agencies for COVID-19 response. During 2023\, edited and revised multiple response guidance documents for U.S. Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response. Barbara has also served as an expert panel member for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, American Medical Association and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. She currently serves as a Subject Matter Expert for the Unites States Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response. \nEVENT FLYER \nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R0pHAylpRfurrpsxB8pPXw#/registration
URL:https://nychealthcarecoalition.org/event/enhancing-emergency-preparedness-communication-coordination-strategies-for-nyc-home-care-and-hospice-providers-part-2/
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Resilience for The Healthcare Workers- Especially For LTC Staff
DESCRIPTION:NYSHFA/NYSCAL/FQC will be hosting a number of Emergency Preparedness Webinars in 2025 presented by Incident Management Solutions Inc. \nThis webinar will provide guidance and tools to support resiliency in healthcare workers\, with a focus on LTC staff\, in the face of emergencies and disasters. Healthcare workers are in unique positions during emergencies to care for some of the most vulnerable people in their community – an act that is rewarding as well as stressful and challenging. In this webinar\, we will focus on the well-being of healthcare workers and learn about the emotional and physiological impacts of stress and exposure to trauma. We will also introduce tools and skills such as grounding\, mindfulness\, distress tolerance\, and emotional regulation to help manage and reduce stress/trauma reactions. Finally\, we will discuss what a supportive workplace environment looks like which includes seeing the healthcare worker as a whole person – who is skillful\, who is impacted by what is happening to their patients/clients\, and who is living their personal lives with their challenges and concerns. The webinar will engage participants using practice scenarios\, discussion\, and helpful handouts. This program presents strategies for increasing mental health resilience in the long-term care workforce \nRegistration Link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kfu-uqzkvEtVtpM4LitOmSS2BGVDCyb8g \n1.5 NAB Credits \nPresenters \nZachary Goldfarb\, BS\, EMT-P\, CHSP\, CHEP\, CEM\nZachary Goldfarb is the principal of Incident Management Solutions\, Inc.\, a New York-based certified emergency management consultancy.  Chief Goldfarb has served in many capacities during his 25-year career with the New York City Fire Department (and New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation’s Emergency Medical Service\, prior to their 1996 merger)\, retiring as an EMS Deputy Chief/Paramedic.  The author of the New York City Emergency Medical Action (Disaster) Plan\, he served as an EMS commander at the scene during both the 1993 bombing and the 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.  He is a credentialed FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Instructor-Trainer (all levels).  Additionally\, he holds Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) exercise development and evaluation certifications. \nSince 1999\, Chief Goldfarb has been a national thought leader in emergency planning\, training\, and exercising for healthcare organizations.  He has developed best practice models for comprehensive all-hazards healthcare emergency management planning\, as well as medical facility evacuation\, response to chemical/biological/radiological/nuclear/explosive incidents\, and pandemic influenza that are in use across the nation in hospitals\, long term care facilities\, public health agencies\, home care agencies\, and primary care facilities. \nRebecca Hansen\, BA\, LMSW\nMs. Hansen brings over 20 years’ experience as an emergency manager and social worker and currently works in Brooklyn where her professional emphasis is the inclusion of disability and access and functional needs\, mental health\, and human services issues into emergency management standards\, planning and practices.  Rebecca has extensive experience working in the government and non-government sectors\, working with smaller municipal government as well as large metropolitan agencies\, with service providers such as nursing homes\, supportive housing organizations\, and with schools.  She has experience working on federally declared disasters in the human services sector including Hurricane Sandy\, Hurricane Katrina\, and the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks in NYC\, as well as smaller more localized events.  She has also co-authored several chapters and articles on disability and access and functional needs in emergency management.  Ms. Hansen received a Bachelor of Arts from the University at Albany where she studied English literature\, a master’s in social work degree from the Hunter College School of Social Work\, and holds a certificate from the Harvard Global Mental Health Trauma and Recovery Program.
URL:https://nychealthcarecoalition.org/event/mental-health-resilience-for-the-healthcare-workers-especially-for-ltc-staff/
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