2021 Virtual Disaster Conference
The Internet of Things (IoT) applications are growing rapidly with more healthcare organizations adopting the use of security cameras, drones, internet connected HVAC, and more. However, not all devices are designed with security in mind. Data breaches in the news are increasing in frequency.
2021 Virtual Disaster Conference
This presentation provides a unique national perspective on the rash of recent ransomware attacks, identify the groups behind these attacks, how hospitals and health systems have become victimized, and what can be done to prevent these attacks.
Medical and health preparedness activities rarely address radiological emergencies and the unique attributes of radiological exposure and contamination. Hospitals and local jurisdictions that plan for medical surge of contaminated patients will save thousands of lives without endangering their workforce or disrupting other operations.
Disasters can be costly — and navigating federal funding opportunities can be challenging. This presentation provides an overview of coordination efforts and gives hospitals best practices to ensure they make a strong case for possible funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 22,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. It is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. This presentation discusses changes to the Emergency Management survey process, provides an overview of the review tool, and lays out the updated standards and elements of performance.
2021 Virtual Disaster Conference
This session encourages attendees to examine elements of purpose, passion, relationships, and vision that contribute to well-being at work and in life. Well-being is paramount to enhancing resiliency and creating performance excellence during adversity.
2021 Virtual Disaster Conference
Health care workers were front and center in caring for patients during the pandemic. Employers quickly implemented workforce strategies, resources, and programs to address employee safety as well as mental, physical, and financial needs during the pandemic. In this presentation, Sharp HealthCare shared its best practices, programs, and resources.
2021 Virtual Disaster Conference
This session encourages attendees to examine elements of purpose, passion, relationships, and vision that contribute to well-being at work and in life. Well-being is paramount to enhancing resiliency and creating performance excellence during adversity.
2021 Virtual Disaster Conference
Cottage Health shares strategies that allowed it to be successful in ensuring personal protective equipment for staff across its hospitals, laboratory, and urgent care centers. Presenters also shared ongoing measures still in effect and strategies currently being implemented to prepare for the future.
2021 Virtual Disaster Conference
Presented by UC Davis Health, this session offers a unique perspective to Crisis Standards of Care, offering strategies for operating with scarce resources in disaster events. Learn how this system convened a group of physicians, bio-ethicists, communications specialists, and disaster planners to work through this incredibly arduous topic.