Disaster planning in health care means being ready for anything and ensuring the safety of our communities while maintaining continuity of care when it matters most. The challenges are real, and the expectations are high.
This conference brings together both new and experienced professionals for focused training, practical insights, and meaningful connection. Together, we’ll explore how to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen response strategies, and build cross-sector partnerships that improve outcomes when disaster strikes.
Whether you’re refining your approach or building new capabilities, you’ll leave with tools and perspectives to support continuous improvement in your work.
More details on the agenda and speakers are coming soon.
Target Audience: Emergency preparedness directors and coordinators, members of the hospital disaster planning team, compliance, nurse managers, case managers, quality and safety executives, clinical directors
The agenda is still being finalized.
Early Bird Members: $399* Early Bird Associate Members and Government Entities: $399* Early Bird Nonmembers: $1000* *Early bird pricing expires on August 24, 2026.
Members: $499 Associate Members and Government Entities: $499 Nonmembers: $1100
Members are CHA member hospitals. Nonmembers are non-hospital health care providers, clinics, and post-acute facilities that serve hospitals. Education programs and publications are a membership benefit and are not available to eligible non-member California hospitals.
Cancellation Policy
A $75 non-refundable processing fee will be retained for each cancellation. Cancellations must be made in writing seven or more days prior to the scheduled event and emailed to education@calhospital.org. No refunds will be given after these dates. Substitutions are encouraged. Cancellation and substitution notification may be emailed to education@calhospital.org. In the unlikely event that the program is cancelled, refunds will be issued to paid registrants within 30 days.
Special Accommodations
If you require special accommodations pursuant to the American’s with Disabilities Act, please call (916) 552-7637.
Photography
CHA will photograph this event. If you prefer not to be photographed, please email CHA Education.
Riverside Convention Center 3637 Fifth Street Riverside, California 92501 (951) 346-4700
The Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center has rooms available at a discounted rate of $159. For reservations, call (951) 784-8000 and mention code “CHA” CHA Disaster Planning Conference” or book online. Don’t delay; the deadline for discounted sleeping rooms is August 21, 2026.
If you would like to sponsor or exhibit at the Disaster Planning conference, contact Lisa Hartzell at lhartzell@calhospital.org.
