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Disaster
Management: Turning Terrorism Challenges into Preparedness
Solutions
The
healthcare executive's guide to Comprehensive Emergency Management
Join
two of the nation's most dynamic experts in the field of disaster
management as you develop creative solutions to the emerging
threat environment. Become knowledgeable in the concepts of
contingency planning, continuity of operations, incident command,
surge capacity, interoperability, and other management tools
to assure organizational viability in the event of a disaster.
You will find yourself immersed in an evolving scenario that
will guide and reinforce your skills to manage complex emergencies.
This
seminar is available only as an ACHE On-Location Program.
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You'll
Learn
- How to optimize the use of federal funds for bioterrorism
and disaster preparedness.
- To identify local risks and vulnerabilities as well as
build appropriate response capabilities.
- Techniques to enhance interoperability with existing and
untapped resources.
- Methods for rapidly assessing and effectively managing
complex disasters.
Seminar
Content
- Current threats and trends in terrorism and homeland security
affecting America's healthcare industry.
- Impact of current changes in disaster preparedness policy
and practice, including isolation, quarantine, and surge
capacity.
- Review of catastrophic events and the skills and knowledge
necessary to optimize outcomes and performance.
Seminar
Leaders
K. Joanne McGlown, RN, M.H.H.A., PhD, FACHE
Joanne
McGlown is a lead medical researcher for Battelle Memorial
Institute. A healthcare consultant and educator, Dr. McGlown
is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in
emergency management and disaster planning and preparedness,
specifically addressing medical aspects of weapons of mass
destruction incidents. Board certified in healthcare management,
she is an author and lecturer in emergency management and
pre-hospital care, focusing on hospital preparedness and the
integration of civilian healthcare services with community
response planning.
Donna
Barbisch, C.R.N.A., M.P.H., DHA
Donna
Barbisch, president of Global Deterrence Alternatives, is
among the nation’s most recognized experts in terrorism
preparedness and response. Dr. Barbisch’s visionary approach
to strategic planning for responding to crises with multilevel
and multijurisdictional elements has distinguished her in
the field. She is an educator, facilitator, and proven change
agent with more than 25 years of leadership experience in
the military, government, and private sector.
Continuing
Education Credit
In
addition to the 12 Category I (ACHE education) credits
assigned to this seminar, ACHE is accredited by other organizations
to provide continuing education credit. For
complete information about these organizations, click
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