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The Risks of Readiness

2018 Disaster Conference

This presentation describes the physical, emotional and psychological impacts of crisis preparedness and response, discusses the impact of “perceived threat” on health and well-being, and identifies ways hospital staff and leadership can manage stress and cultivate resilience as they prepare for and recover from crisis and disaster.

The Pediatric Black Swan Event: What it is and How to Prepare

2018 Disaster Conference

This presentation defines Pediatric Black Swan Events, and describe lessons learned in real world disasters and their impact on children and families. The session discusses why California may be particularly at high risk for pediatric black swan events, and identifies key preparedness activities to improve resiliency to these events.

Ebola Preparations for Hospitals

2018 Disaster Conference

Presented by Cedars-Sinai Health, this presentation outlines the system’s preparations for Ebola response, including preparedness, collaboration, and gives an overview of Cedars-Sinai’s special pathogens program.

Rural Readiness: Preparing, Maintaining and Utilizing MOUs

2018 Disaster Conference

This presentation discusses resource limitations and needs faced by rural hospitals and describes the types of community collaboration that can be useful to filling in resource gaps. The session outlines the importance of proactive planning in preparation for emergency/disaster situations by establishing and maintaining the use of MOUs.

Emergency Management Fundamentals

2018 Disaster Conference

This presentation describes the role of an Emergency Management Coordinator and lists their primary responsibilities. The session describes the components of an Emergency Management Program (EMP) and prepares the reader to evaluate an Emergency Operations Plan utilizing the CHA EMP Checklist tool.