| Announcing: "Surge Capacity Workshop"
Conducted by Dr. Len Singer, MD FACS, Medical Director, Masters in Healthcare Emergency Management, Boston University School of Medicine In his inimitable style, Dr. Len Singer, the author of the Boston Surge Model, brings his experience and passion to this workshop, which immediately follows the conference. Attendance is limited to 25, and everyone attending will be expected to actively participate. Read More
| | | Confirmed Speakers Include Dr. Robert Paone, Strategic National Stockpile Coordinator, Massachusetts Dept of Public Health Lisa Jackson, MA Region 4A Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator
John J. Burke, MS, Associate Director/Instructor, Boston University School of Medicine
Dr. Joseph Tricarico, Former Assistant Commissioner, New Jersey Dept of Health and Senior Services Read More
| | | | Save The Date! June 7-8, 2011 / Boston, MA Register now and save $100 Enter discount code "earlybird"
| | | As evident in the recent NYC Time Square bombing attempt, Hurricane Katrina, the West Warwick Station Night Club Fire in Rhode Island and more recent events, the United States faces a very real possibility of a catastrophic mass casualty and mass fatality incident occurring at any time, involving hundreds or thousands of victims. The MCI Management Conference will bring together federal, state, regional, community and health systems leaders from hospitals, public health and emergency management to address the critical aspects of planning to augment and enhance response during natural or man-made disasters involving mass casualties and fatalities. This program will provide an open forum for all stakeholders involved to share best practices and collaborate in their preparation for a mass casualty event. What You Will Learn: - What is being done to enhance surge capacity at the federal, state and local levels
- Fatality management planning best practices
- When and how to decide between medical evacuation and shelter in place
- Requesting medical countermeasures
- Effective utilization of other resources (MRC, DMAT, Sheriff's Auxiliary, etc)
- Funding opportunities available under the Hospital Preparedness Program
- Legal issues to consider during disasters
- Identify and establish alternate care sites
- Develop and establish strong partnership and coalition
- Meeting the needs of the at-risk population
Who Should Attend: - Emergency Management Coordinators and Directors
- Public Health Directors
- Local Government Officials
- Hospital Emergency Preparedness Professionals
- Medical Examiners
- Crisis Management Planners
- Emergency Medical Services Professionals
- Sheriff's Offices and Police Departments
- Fire Departments
- Hazard Assessment Officers
- Private Industry
- Threat Assessment Managers
- Medical Readiness Managers
- Local Department of Transportation
- Local Large Venue, Church and Community Center Leadership
Homeland Security Outlook is dedicated to the learning and professional development of its readership. We strive to bring together "best of the best" at every conference to ensure the highest quality take-away knowledge and networking opportunities. When it comes to protecting the United States of America and its citizens, we are all in this together, and we're proud to do our part. | | |
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