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TOC October 2012  

Updates for Massachusetts
   Meningitis outbreak toll:  119 cases, 11 deaths
   Mass. launches free mobile app to warn of emergencies and disasters 
   More EEE cases reported in Massachusetts 
   4th case of Eastern equine encephalitis, 14th case of West Nile Virus reported in Massachusetts 
Other News   
   FEMA Community Resilience Innovation Challenge 
   Great Shakeout drill on Oct 18th 
   GIS: The Backbone of Homeland Security 
   Did you know...    
Public Health Advisories and Updates  
   Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Peanut Butter 
   ACIP Provisional Recommendations for Use of 13-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Adults with Immunocompromising Conditions  
   Flu Update for Massachusetts  
New Online Tools Available   
   Crisis and Emergency Risk Community Course 2012 Edition Now Available Online 
   Electronic Mass Casualty Assessment and Planning Scenarios 
   Threat Information Sharing Portal for Healthcare and Public Health Announced 
   Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional Needs  
   Plan. Prepare. Be a hero. 
   September Spotlight on Emergency Preparedness 
   Federal Disaster Assistance Study Shows Improved Criteria Needed to Assess a Jurisdiction's Capability to Respond and Recover on Its Own
Training and Education
   17th Annual MIAP Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference
   Webinar: Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage 
   Upcoming Courses/Events by DelValle Institute for Emergency Preparedness 
   Incident Command System and other MEMA courses 
   International Association of Emergency Managers 60th Annual Conference and EMEX 2012  
   Disaster Management Conference 2012  
   Archived Webinars from National Preparedness Month 

Comings and Goings
   Job Opportunities
Calendar
Updates for Massachusetts                                                                Top

Meningitis outbreak toll:  119 cases, 11 deaths  Meningitis  

Boston.com - Oct 10, 2012. The number of people sickened by a deadly meningitis outbreak has now reached 119 cases, including 11 deaths. Officials have tied the outbreak of rare fungal meningitis to steroid shots for back pain. The steroid was made by a specialty pharmacy in Massachusetts. At least one contaminated vial was found at the company. http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/2012/10/09/meningitis-outbreak-toll-cases-deaths/DRlWUPqgTvNDUA67muQ3xJ/story.html 

CDC Outbreak Coverage and Clinician Resources: http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/meningitis.html  

Mass. launches free mobile app to warn of emergencies and disasters  MAapp

Boston.com - Oct 5, 2012. The state's Emergency Management Agency launched a new mobile app today that will send notifications about emergencies and disasters to iPhone and Android users, said MEMA spokesman Peter Judge. "It's another tool in the tool belt," Judge said. It's not going to replace anything, but it gives us a way to more instantly and directly touch people than maybe other ways do." The free app, called ping4alerts!, can send text alerts and voicemail messages that include maps and websites, he said. The app uses GPS technology and other information to locate users in a specific area that is experiencing a possible emergency or disaster. "It allows us at MEMA to literally draw a box on a map, as big as the state or as small as a house, and anybody within that box would receive a message on their smartphone, particularly during a time of an emergency," Judge said. He said app users will not be bombarded with alerts because they only receive information if they are within the area of concern. http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/10/05/mass-launches-free-mobile-app-warn-emergencies-and-disasters/ehfe0lYUcpMXt6GtqDNRtM/story.html  

More EEE cases reported in Massachusetts   WNVandEEE   

PROMed - Oct 5, 2012. Confirmed cases: 7, confirmed deaths: 2, suspected deaths: 1. A Georgetown man is the 3rd person to die of eastern equine encephalitis [EEE virus infection] in Massachusetts this year [2012], officials confirmed Wednesday [3 Oct 2012]. Georgetown town manager Michael Farrell says the 76-year-old man died 27 Sep 2012. The case has not been confirmed by state health officials. The family of a 63-year-old Amesbury resident said she died in September [2012] as a result of complications from EEE. Officials have said a Worcester County man in his 70s also died earlier this year. State public health officials have reported 7 human cases of EEE in Massachusetts so far this year, as well as 20 cases of West Nile Virus. http://healthmap.org/promed/index.php?name=Massachusetts&p=224&g=&v=42.399,-71.796,5,224   

4th case of Eastern equine encephalitis, 14th case of West Nile Virus reported in Massachusetts   WNVandEEE   

BostonGlobe.com - Sept 14, 2012. A man in his 60s from southeastern Massachusetts is the fourth Massachusetts resident to be infected with Eastern equine encephalitis and is currently hospitalized. The case in a Plymouth County resident triggered state public health officials to raise the threat level for the mosquito-borne illness to "high" in the southeastern communities of Duxbury, Marshfield, Norwell, and Plymouth, and they are recommending that outdoor evening events be cancelled until the first hard frost. Public health officials also raised the threat level for West Nile virus to high in six Western Massachusetts communities after the 14th case of that illness was reported in a man from Hampden County in his 50s who was hospitalized, but then returned home. Agawam, Easthampton, Hadley, Northampton, Southampton, and Westfield are now at high risk of West Nile virus, but the threat level does not mean outdoor events need to be cancelled. Health officials also raised the threat level to "high" for West Nile in Lowell and Tewksbury after an investigation of a human case that had already been disclosed. http://www.boston.com/whitecoatnotes/2012/09/13/case-eastern-equine-encephalitis-case-west-nile-virus-reported-massachusetts/Eh5UmchzoAkGuUrEi8ZRLJ/story.html    

Other News                                                                                      Top

FEMA Community Resilience Innovation Challenge  ResilienceChallenge  

FEMA - Sept 29, 2012. Fostering community resilience by identifying needs; mobilizing partners; and creating innovative, motivational, and effective solutions that can be grown, sustained, and replicated. Selected projects can receive one-time funding up to a maximum of $35,000, funds will be paid directly to the qualified and selected agency, institution, business entity, association, organization, or group. This opportunity supports both existing initiatives and new collaborations. Eligible applicants including: agencies, institutions, business entities, associations, organizations or groups operating within the local jurisdiction where the project will be conducted; all projects must start within 30 days of receiving project funds; and funds must be fully utilized within 1 year of receipt. Application deadline: October 26, 2012. Go to http://www.resiliencechallenge.org for details.   

Great Shakeout drill on Oct 18th  Shakeout  

FEMA - Sept 27, 2012. The Great ShakeOut earthquake drills help people in homes, schools, and organizations improve preparedness and practice how to be safe during earthquakes.  This year, more than 17 million people worldwide will participate in the October 18th "Drop, Cover and Hold On" exercise. Federal, state, and local emergency management experts and other official preparedness organizations all agree that "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes. The ShakeOut is our opportunity to practice how to protect ourselves during earthquakes. Visit www.shakeout.org to learn more.   

GIS: The Backbone of Homeland Security  GIS

HSToday - Sept 26, 2012. [article excerpt] The revolution in mobile computing, smart phone applications and social media has not only added to the complexity of what GIS tools have to contend with but has also extended their capabilities for law enforcement and homeland security professionals. "Think social media and geo-tagged photos and geo-tagged tweets and the various breadcrumb trails that we share through our smart phone apps," said Matthew Gentile, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services. "This is all location data."... "The beauty of social media and mobile is that everybody is a sensor," said Russ Johnson, Director of Public Safety and Homeland Security at Esri. But "the data is unstructured, and there's a lot of data. So, the challenge is the same." Part of that challenge is taking that push media from social networks like Twitter and Facebook, and being able to locate the appropriate hash tags or keywords, and then displaying those postings on a map to see common locations. "Then you can start making it actionable," Johnson said. But privacy remains a big concern for the federal government, which has slowed the actual adoption of these types of capabilities. Adding to the concerns surrounding social media is that the data is not necessarily authoritative and can be intentionally distracting. Read more at http://www.hstoday.us/single-article/gis-the-backbone-of-homeland-security/f7d007dd6e163400213773406b6b6dd3.html

Did you know...   diduknow

... the Centers for Disease Control has added SARS to the list of select agents in the United States, a move designed to try to ensure the virus stays within the confines of highly regulated laboratories.
... that the Smallpox virus may help treat a deadly form of breast cancer?
... that police departments are now monitoring Facebook and Twitter social feeds to mitigate and prevent gang violence?
... that According to the American Red Cross, the internet - including online news sites and social media platforms - is the third most popular way for Americans to gather emergency information and let their loved ones know they are safe. http://www.ready.gov/get-tech-ready
... October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month?
... the nation's first FEMA Corps members were recently sworn in?
... the U.S. Fire Administration has quick trainings designed for fire & EMS staff to take on their coffee breaks? They cover topics like fire protection, prevention, public education, command & control, and more.
... at FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness, there is now a new venue where first responders can receive invaluable, hands-on training: a subway. The subway features four full size cars complete with lighting, smoke, seating, video capability, and even realistic commercial signage that is common in subways.
... that over-the-counter muscle and joint pain relievers may in rare instances cause serious burns?
... 2x2 - find at least 2 ways to exit each room and practice your fire evacuations plan 2 times a year.
Public Health Advisories                                                                  Top

Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Peanut Butter  PBrecall 
CDC - Oct 6, 2012. CDC is collaborating with public health officials in several states and FDA to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney infections. A total of 35 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney have been reported from 19 states. Eight ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.63% percent of ill persons are children under the age of 10 years. http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/bredeney-09-12/index.html    

FDA sources: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm
http://www.foodsafety.gov/index.html  

ACIP Provisional Recommendations for Use of 13-valent ACIPrecsPneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Adults with Immunocompromising Conditions
CDC - Sept 18, 2012. CDC released provisions to the June 20th Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended routine use of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13; Prevnar 13, Pfizer) for adults 19 years and older with immunocompromising conditions, functional or anatomic asplenia, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, or cochlear implants. PCV13 should be administered to eligible adults in addition to the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23; Pneumovax, Merck & Co. Inc.), the vaccine recommended for these groups of adults since 1997. Read more at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/provisional/downloads/pcv13-adults-ic.pdf

Flu Update for MassachusettsFlu
by Donna Lazorik, MDPH  

CDC - Oct 9, 2012. H3N2v Update. A total of 306 cases of H3N2v influenza have been reported, but activity appears to be diminishing.  As of October 5, 2012, no additional H3N2v cases have been reported to CDC since those reported on Friday, September 28, 2012.  Information about the recent H3N2v outbreaks is available at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swineflu/h3n2v-outbreak.htm. CDC continues to emphasize that anyone at high risk of serious flu complications who is planning to attend a fair where pigs will be present should avoid pigs and swine barns at the fair this year.

MDPH
- Sept 26, 2012. Reminder: free brochures, pamphlets and posters are available to support your flu vaccination efforts. Many of these materials are available in multiple languages. Go to the Massachusetts Health Promotion Clearing House to order these free materials. http://www.maclearinghouse.com/category/FLU.html. CDC has a number of materials for free download, as well as web tools. Many free handwashing materials, including posters, flyers, sample newsletter articles, etc., are available at http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/provider/guidelines-resources/clinical-treatment/diseases-conditions/communicable-diseases/handwashing.html

CDC
- Sept 19, 2012. CDC announces new adult immunization promotional materials available for print online at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/spec-grps/adults/flyers.htm .

MDPH at http://www.mass.gov/flu
Boston Public Health Commission at http://www.bphc.org/flu
CDC at http://www.cdc.gov/flu
 

New Online Tools                                                                            Top
Crisis and Emergency Risk Community Course 2012 Edition Now Available Online  EmRiskCourse 
CDC
- Oct 8, 2012. The basic CERC manual is an introductory course on risk communication, crisis communication, and issues management. It is intended for anyone who works in emergency response at the local, state, or federal level. The course contains 13 chapters and includes illustrations, templates, tables, worksheets, and checklists. http://emergency.cdc.gov/cerc/books.asp
Electronic Mass Casualty Assessment and Planning Scenarios  EMCAPS   
John Hopkins
- Oct 5, 2012. This new standalone software program is intended to allow users to model disaster scenarios for drill planning and to use as an education resource. The EMCAPS Model allows you to estimate casualties arising from biological (Anthrax, Plague, Food Contamination), chemical (blister, nerve and toxic agents) radiological (dirty bomb) or explosive (IED) attacks. http://www.pacercenter.org/toolkit/emcaps.aspx
Threat Information Sharing Portal for Healthcare and Public Health Announced HealthThreatPortal 
HSToday.com
- Oct 3, 2012. Lockheed Martin and the National Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (NH-ISAC) announced Wednesday the availability of a cybersecurity threat information sharing portal for healthcare and public health critical infrastructure operators. Known as the Threat Information Sharing Portal, or TISP, the new system provides the healthcare industry with global cyber and all-hazards threat and vulnerability intelligence to protect the infrastructures that patients, care providers and healthcare systems depend upon daily. The system is a core component of the National Healthcare and Public Health Cybersecurity Response System. TISP is a web-based, secure platform, enabling NH-ISAC members to share cyber intelligence with trusted peers and allowing members of the NH-ISAC community to collaborate and defend against cyber attack. TISP is part of Lockheed Martin's broader cyber capabilities designed to defend IT containing private patient data and care-critical patient information from advanced persistent cybersecurity threats.  http://www.hstoday.us/single-article/lockheed-martin-partners-with-healthcare-on-cybersecurity-info-sharing/d4a4a4e85b664918e7da4b3fe092c06b.html
Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and PrepMakeSenseDisOther Access and Functional Needs  
FEMA
- Sept 22, 2012. A unique instructional video containing information specific to Americans with disabilities or other access and functional needs regarding emergency preparedness. http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/7028
Plan. Prepare. Be a hero.  FEMAvideo
FEMA
- Sept 22, 2012. FEMA's Ready.gov campaign unveiled a new video aimed at personal family preparedness and empowering families. This public service announcement produced by ESPN and the Ad Council reminds viewers about an easy way to be a hero: preparing for a disaster. Available on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151105535494965, also available at http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/9466 with closed captioning.
September Spotlight on Emergency Preparedness SeptSpotlightPERCL
CDC
- Sept 21, 2012. The CDC Learning Connection celebrated National Preparedness Month by focusing the spotlight feature on Emergency Preparedness and resources from PERCL. Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers (PERLC) Funded to meet preparedness and response training and education needs of the U. S. public health workforce. The PERLC provide competency-based training to state, local, tribal and territorial public health authorities and provide specialized consultation and resources for partners on request. PERLC are acknowledged for their unique capacity to adapt and tailor preparedness training and exercises to meet stakeholder requirements. View these archived resources at http://www.cdc.gov/learning/archive/emergency-preparedness.html .
Federal Disaster Assistance Study Shows Improved Criteria Needed toGAOstudy Assess a Jurisdiction's Capability to Respond and Recover on Its Own 
GAO
- Sept 18, 2012. The growing number of disaster declarations-a record 98 in fiscal year 2011 compared with 65 in 2004-has contributed to increased federal disaster costs. FEMA leads federal efforts to respond to and recover from disasters and makes recommendations to the President, who decides whether to declare a disaster and increase the usual federal cost share of 75 percent. This report addresses (1) the number of declarations requested and approved from fiscal years 2004-2011 and associated DRF obligations; (2) the criteria FEMA used to recommend a declaration for PA, and the extent that FEMA assessed whether an effective response to a disaster was beyond the capabilities of state and local governments; (3) how FEMA determined whether to recommend cost share adjustments, and their costs; and (4) FEMA's administrative cost percentages for declarations. GAO reviewed declaration data for fiscal years 2004-2011 and conducted site visits in 2011 to the two FEMA regions with the highest DRF obligations. The results are not generalizable, but provide insights.
Training and Education                                                                     Top
17th Annual MIAP Pediatric Immunization Skills Building Conference MIAPconf 
Oct 11th, Marlborough, MA. Immunization performance and strong primary care/ community partnerships are the cornerstones to prevention of many communicable diseases. This full-day pediatric conference provides up-to-date information on the fast-changing field of immunization with an emphasis on new vaccines and general immunization updates. CEUs available. Visit http://www.mcaap.org/2012%20MIAP%20Conference%20Brochure%20for%20Web%281%29.pdf to learn more.
Webinar: Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage  FEMAquakewebinar
Oct 15 - In support of the upcoming Great ShakeOut earthquake drills (drop, cover, hold on drills) on October 18, 2012, FEMA National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) is pleased to announce a 1 ½ hour webinar on Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage. Nonstructural components of buildings include all elements that are not part of the structural system; that is, the architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents. During the recent earthquakes in Chile, New Zealand, Japan, Virginia and other earlier earthquakes in California, Washington, and other parts of the US, nonstructural failures have accounted for the majority of damage and injuries. In many cases, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other organizations had to spend excessive time and dollars for clean up and repair due to nonstructural failures; therefore impeding continued operations and rapid recovery. Moreover, nonstructural component failures also impeded safe evacuation, delayed rescue, and caused additional hazards such as fire resulting in serious life safety issues. This FEMA-sponsored 1 ½ hour webinar describes the sources and types of nonstructural earthquake damage and the effective methods and guidance that individuals and organizations can use to take action now before the next earthquake and minimize future injuries and property losses from nonstructural risks. http://www.cusec.org/documents/events/2012.10.15_NETAP.pdf
Upcoming Courses/Events by DelValle Institute for Emergency Preparedness  DelValle   
The DelValle Institute for Emergency Preparedness serves Eastern Massachusetts emergency preparedness and response training and education needs by offering the following opportunities for a wide spectrum of providers:  

 

Hospital Response to Chemical Emergencies. The DelValle Institute is pleased to host two sessions on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in the Medical Intelligence Center. Session 1 will be held from 9:00am - 11:00am and Session 2 will be held from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. This two hour program is designed for emergency medical professionals, health care providers, and laboratory staff who may provide patient care during a chemical emergency. Through lectures, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and easy to use reference manuals, the program provides an overview of public health response roles and procedures during a suspected or known chemical exposure event. CME, CEU, and EMT accreditation will be provided. Registration is free, but space may be limited.  

 

Medical Preparedness and Response to Bombing Incidents (MGT 348/PER 233). NEW Course!  Dec 12-13, Jan 24-25, Feb 12-13. This 2-day course will equip pre-hospital and hospital medical personnel with the skills needed to deliver and sustain a safe and effective response to bombing incidents. Through a combination of lectures, small group activities, and tabletop exercises, participants will gain an enhanced understanding and awareness of issues and considerations relating to bombing incidents.

Incident Command System and other MEMA courses   ICS-mema    
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency's Training and Exercise Unit offers emergency preparedness trainings, seminars, workshops and exercise support to help communities of the Commonwealth prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of disasters and emergency events.

Shelter Operations and Simulation
  • MEMA REOC on Oct 25  

Resource Management System - Basic

  • Davenport Town Office on Oct 15

Social Media for Disaster Response and Recovery -  

  • MEMA Headquarters-Operations Room on Oct 4
  • Framingham State University on Oct 5 
Incident Command System 100 -
  • Littleton DPW on Oct 18   
  • Leverett Fire Station on Oct 18  (includes NIMS-700) 
Incident Command System 200 -
  • Littleton Police Department on Nov 3 
Incident Command System 300 - (3-day course)
  • Wilmington Public Safety Building on Oct 16
  • Ashburnham Public Safety Building on Oct 17  
  • DelValle Institute - O'Neill Room on Oct 23
  • Haverhill Police Department on Nov 1 
  • Turners Falls Fire Station on Nov 7  
  • Stonehill College Alumni Hall on Nov 14 
  • Berlin Fire Station on Nov 27  
  • Barnstable County Complex on Dec 15 
Incident Command System 400 - (2-day course)
  • Wilmington Public Safety Building on Oct 23
  • Barnstable County Fire & Rescue Training Academy on Oct 29  
  • DelValle Institute - O'Neill Room on Nov 27
Visit our web site at  http://mematraining.chs.state.ma.us/TRS/ for more details.
International Association of Emergency Managers 60th Annual Conference and EMEX 2012  IAEMconf
Oct 26-Nov 1, Location: Orlando, FL. The IAEM Annual Conference provides a forum for discussion of current trends and other topics, as well as information about the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security, and otherwise advances IAEM committee work. http://www.iaem.com/events/annual/intro.htm
Disaster Management Conference 2012  DisMgtConf 
Nov 7-9, Location: Winnipeg, Canada. The purpose of this conference is to further increase the level of emergency preparedness in Manitoba and promote the principles of disaster management planning and public awareness by sharing experiences, showcasing technologies, providing information, tools and solutions to problems, and creating network opportunities. http://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/general/conference/index.html
Archived Webinars from National Preparedness Month Webinars
There were so many wonderful topics available via webinar throughout the month of September, many of them overlapped dates and times. Thankfully, some of the webinars were archived and resources have been made available:
Principles of Planning for Disaster Risk Reduction - http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2012/callinfo_091812.asp

US Small Business Administration and Agility Recovery webinars:
10 Steps to Prepare Any Organization for Disaster
Protecting Your Organization by Preparing Your Employees
Utilization of Social Media During a Crisis
Surviving a Crisis, Large or Small: Real Life Lessons Learned
 http://www.preparemybusiness.org/education
Comings and Goings                                                                        Top
Comings and Goings ComingsGoings
Welcome to Cindy Theodore, RN, MSN, who joins the League's Clinical Affairs Department as a Quality Improvement (QI) Coach. Cindy brings to her role focused training and experience in community and population health. She received her Bachelors from University of Massachusetts School of Nursing and her Masters from Boston College School of Nursing. She has worked providing public health outreach services as well as direct staff nursing. She also has experience working on health care policy and strategy. She also managed a Boston Public Health Commission Faith-Based project strengthening community partnerships for health equity. Please join us in welcoming Cindy to our League family.

Congratulations to Manny Lopes in your new role as Chief Executive Officer at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center. Rita Sorrento, Board Chair, and Jack Cradock, President, proudly announce the appointment of Manny Lopes to the position of Chief Executive Officer, the culmination of a multi-year strategic planning process. Manny has more than a 20-year history at the health center, including the roles of researcher, Vice President, and Chief Information Officer.  In 2010, he took on the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Manny's breadth of experience at the health center, leadership skills, and understanding of the community's needs provide him with the unique abilities to lead East Boston. Jack will continue in the role of President through 2014, concentrating on external relationships and providing support to the new team. The League extends its congratulations to Manny Lopes!

The League also welcomes Interim CEO Lia Spiliotes to Community Health Connections Family Health Centers in Fitchburg, Gardner and Leominster.
Job Opportunities Jobs
Preparedness & Surveillance Tech - Worcester DPH, Worcester, MA
. Participate in health and medical preparedness planning, assist in achieving and evaluating healthcare preparedness grant deliverables, and assist with grant writing and grant management. For details, click here.

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator - Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer, MA
. Acts as an administrative liaison between all communities and providers of Emergency Medical Services, MMRS and Emergency Preparedness Services with respect to ambulance services personnel, hospital personnel and public safety agencies, in accordance with the policies of Nashoba Valley Medical Center. For details, click here.

Emergency Preparedness Instructor/Exercise Planner - Hartford Healthcare, Hartford, CT
. Duties include instructing hospital staff and healthcare partners in ICS (Incident Command System) and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), exercise planning and report - writing. For more details, click here.

Fire Program Specialist
- FEMA Boston office. In this position, you will serve as a representative of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program office and will coordinate all program specific activities with the regional office and jurisdiction therein. You will be a liaison responsible for working closely with assigned jurisdictions and gaining an intimate understanding of their policies, operations, organizational structure and needs that affect fire service management. Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/327687100 for details.
Calendar Highlights                                                                        Top
Calendar
Oct 11 - MA Immunization Action Partnership Conference
Oct 12 - 'Building QI and Research Capacity for Clinical Innovations in Practice' Conference
Oct 13 - Get Your Rear in Gear Boston 5K run/walk for Colon Cancer Awareness
Oct 15 - QI Coordinators / Nurse Managers Quarterly Forum
Oct 17 - Massachusetts Health Council's Annuals Award Dinner
Oct 19 - HealthFirst FCC's Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Fundraiser
Oct 20 - Dimock CHC Steppin' Out 25th Anniversary
Oct 26 - Dorchester House MSC's Masquer-Aid
Oct 27 - Fenway CHC's Cancer Awareness Brunch
Oct 29-31 - S/RPCA NACHC Mtg, Charleston, SC
Nov 6 - ELECTION DAY
Nov 13 - Massachusetts Health Council's "Common Health for the Commonwealth: Massachusetts Data on the Preventable Determinants of Health"
Nov 15 - Lynn CHC's Wisdom to Wellness: "Celebrating Visionaries in Health Care" fundraiser

For more details and other health center events, visit http://www.massleague.org/Calendar/Calendar.php.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
 
Tina Wright, Emergency Management Program Manager and Public Information Coordinator
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
40 Court Street, 10th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
617-426-2225 ext. 231 
twright@massleague.org 
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